What PSU should I get for my first build

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Varendra

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Hey guys, like the message implies, i need help in choosing a psu.
Specs:
CPU: AMD FX 8350
GPU : ASUS STRIX GTX 970
Motherboard : MSI 970A-G46
RAM : Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB
CASE : Silverstone PS10B
SSD : Adata SP900 128GB
HDD : 1TB Western Digital Blue
DRIVE : Asus 24x DVD-RW

I don't really plan to overclock this system at all.

Should i go with a 500w or a 600w?
 
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The GTX 970 only require a quality 500W PSU that can output 28Amps or more on its +12V rail. So consider this quality 550W PSU, which has a max output of 45Amps on its +12V rail, manufactured by SeaSonic (XFX's Manufacturing partner) more than enough to power your rig:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $51.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 07:11 EDT-0400...
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brispuss

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A good quality PSU rated at a minimum of 500 W is recommended.

The SeaSonic PSU's are generally of high quality and are often recommended.

The Corsair CX series and the EVGA 600B PSU's are considered about average quality. They would probably work OK, for awhile, but they are not recommended for long term use.

Some suggested quality PSU's -

Rosewill Capstone 550

XFX TS 550

XFX Pro 550

EVGA SuperNOVA 550 GS

XFX TS3X 550
 
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The GTX 970 only require a quality 500W PSU that can output 28Amps or more on its +12V rail. So consider this quality 550W PSU, which has a max output of 45Amps on its +12V rail, manufactured by SeaSonic (XFX's Manufacturing partner) more than enough to power your rig:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $51.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 07:11 EDT-0400
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Cheers!
 
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