What PSU should I use?

Zer0F · Feb 10, 2015

Hello,
I've got these components in my PC:
EVGA GTX 660 Ti 3GB Superclocked
Intel i7 2700K 3,5GHz
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1866MHz
ASRock P67 Extreme Gen4
As well as a Seagate HDD, a CD drive and 4 80mm fans

I've looked into the EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1 powersupply but it seems like there's only 8-pin connectors for GPU, and I need 2x6-pi connectors. I'd like a powersupply where I can upgrade without worrying too much about having enough power, most likely will be HDD/SSD and RAM which I'd be adding if anything, SLI won't be very likely but might happen.

My budget is at around 650-800DKK (70-85£ or 120-150$)
I'd very much like at least 650W
Thanks for your help!

Mattios · Feb 10, 2015

This is good for you

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Power-Supply/dp/B00EB7UITQ/

Cons29 · Feb 10, 2015

check seasonic, xfx brands

ThatVietGuy · Feb 10, 2015

But it says here that the PCIe connectors are 6+2 - http://www.evga.com/products/Specs/PSU.aspx?pn=9d224a7d-d321-4350-a2fa-c8366df799a4

Unless I'm completely missing something, I don't think I've ever seen a PSU manufacturer sell a PSU that's supplied only with 8-pin connectors. That would be foolish and limit the amount of people they could sell a product to.

Zer0F · Feb 10, 2015

Mattios :

Afraid it's too expensive

Zer0F · Feb 10, 2015

ThatVietGuy :

Ahh I see thanks! Guess looking at the product page where I'm buying from confused me, but in the PSU theres 8-pin connectors, do I just connect with 8 pins and then just use 6 pins?
And would you recommend for me to just buy that power supply?

ThatVietGuy · Feb 10, 2015

Zer0F :

So, there are two ends to the cable - an 8-pin end and a 6+2 end. The 8-pin end goes into the PSU and the 6+2 end goes the GPU. The 6+2 end is split as the name suggests - you can use it solely as a 6-pin or, if your GPU needs it, you add in the last 2 pins to make an 8-pin.

And, yes, you can go ahead and buy that PSU - it's made by a very good manufacturer.

Zer0F · Feb 10, 2015

ThatVietGuy :

Zer0F :

So, there are two ends to the cable - an 8-pin end and a 6+2 end. The 8-pin end goes into the PSU and the 6+2 end goes the GPU. The 6+2 end is split as the name suggests - you can use it solely as a 6-pin or, if your GPU needs it, you add in the last 2 pins to make an 8-pin.

And, yes, you can go ahead and buy that PSU - it's made by a very good manufacturer.

How much would I be able to upgrade with it though?

ThatVietGuy · Feb 10, 2015

SLI might be a stretch, but anything else would be fine. It's a good PSU that should power extra RAM, HDDs, etc.

And considering one of the highest rated GPUs right now only needs 500W (GTX 970) you should be good to go for an upgrade in the future.

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