what would be a safe psu size to get?

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

im thinking to get a new power supply but am not sure what a good size would be, most of my specs are:

GPU: Msi GTX 960
CPU:AMD FX-8350
16BG of ram
and also a Cooler Master Seidon 120V Ver. 2
thanks.

Suztera · Apr 3, 2015

xfx 650 or a seasonic equivalent.
EVGA has the GS650W but its not out yet though.

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

i was thinking of getting the Corsair Builder Series CX 600w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' is this okay ?

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

Suztera :

i was thinking of getting the Corsair Builder Series CX 600w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' is this okay ?

bignastyid · Apr 3, 2015

smirkzla :

No, the CX sereis has quality issues and I would not reccomend it. The 550w XFX usually isnt too expensive and is a good unit that would have no problem with your specs, even the 450w version would work. The GTX 960 doesn't use alot of power only a 120-130w depending on the version..

DzOnIxD · Apr 3, 2015

Corsair CX series are terrible, consider XFX, Seasonic, Evga b2, Corsair AX...

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

DzOnIxD :

what about Corsair CS650M 650W Semi-Modular 80+ GOLD Certified?

bignastyid · Apr 3, 2015

smirkzla :

Suffers from quality issues similar to the CX. The only current Corsairs I'd recommend are the HX(i) and AX(i).

bignastyid · Apr 3, 2015

Whats your budget and where can you buy from?

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

bignastyid :

what kind of issues ?

DzOnIxD · Apr 3, 2015

Well issues like it can die, kill your components, burn your house, etc. DON'T FREAKING BUY IT. If you want a quality psu check this list http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html. Tier 1-3 should work fine.

bignastyid · Apr 3, 2015

smirkzla :

It's not bad to the point it can burn the house down, and I haven't heard of them damaging stuff. But the main issue is it uses cheap secondary capacitors that have a short life span. From the one that i bought when they first started coming out and one friends have bought I have yet to see one last 2 years. 4 out of 5 used failed in the first year. Plus for what they cost there are usually better options available.

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

bignastyid :

smirkzla :

It's not bad to the point it can burn the house down, and I haven't heard of them damaging stuff. But the main issue is it uses cheap secondary capacitors that have a short life span. From the one that i bought when they first started coming out and one friends have bought I have yet to see one last 2 years. 4 out of 5 used failed in the first year. Plus for what they cost there are usually better options available.

right okay thanks for the advice, one last question. would a 600W be fine with my build

bignastyid · Apr 3, 2015

Your system under full load will likely pull less than 300w. A good 450w PSU could power it.

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

bignastyid :

wow really, didnt expect it to be so low :/

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

bignastyid :

SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold good enough ?

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

bignastyid :

SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold good enough ?

Suztera · Apr 3, 2015

smirkzla :

Yes, that is an excellent psu to choose.

smirkzla · Apr 3, 2015

okay thanks everyone for the help i now know what im going to get

thanks again

bignastyid · Apr 4, 2015

smirkzla :

Easily, it's a really good unit.

what would be a safe psu size to get?

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