Psu for i5 6600k and gtx 970

Jonaroo · Oct 2, 2015

I need to know what psu to get for this build:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qvQCRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qvQCRB/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($162.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($88.78 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($333.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTVS12P-R 76.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTVS12P-R 76.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1051.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-02 10:34 EDT-0400

Psu options

Enermax REVOLUTION X't 530W
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-power-supply-erx530awt
Enermax REVOLUTION X't 630W
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-power-supply-erx630awt
Corsair RM 650W
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm650

Or reccomend another psu under $100

ChumP · Oct 2, 2015

This would be my recommendation .

EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W - $79.99
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=107146&vpn=220-GS-0650-V1&manufacture=eVGA

SeaSonic S12II 620W - $64.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1161835-REG/sea_sonic_electronics_s12ii_620_bronze_ss_620g_s12ii_series_ss_620gb_active.html

XFX TS 650W - $79.99
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=XFX-650GTS&c=CJ

If you don't have any other options , only the ones you listed, Corsair RM 650W would be the way to go!

Archaic59 · Oct 2, 2015

All 3 of those options are very average quality, nothing really great, so it won't matter too much which one you pick. Get whichever has the best warranty.

Jonaroo · Oct 2, 2015

Archaic59 :

What about this psu recommended by ChumP

EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W - $79.99
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=100003150...

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 2, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0550v1%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550bbefx%2Cxfx-power-supply-xfxts550w/

Here's 4 all will get the job done.

G2 is the best made by Super Flower , others are very good made by Seasonic.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 2, 2015

EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W - $79.99 , yes that is a very good power supply made by SEASONIC , based on the G series , good choice.

Jonaroo · Oct 2, 2015

Can I get a comparable seasonic for less?

ChumP · Oct 2, 2015

All the PSU's I've listed have great quality, being tier 1 or 2. They will definetly be enough for your build.
PSU tier list here, if you don't trust me : http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 2, 2015

No , get that 650w GS made by Seasonic , very good PSU.

I have the 550w version.

Jonaroo · Oct 2, 2015

ChumP :

I was just asking if I could get basically the same thing from seasoinc for less.

ChumP · Oct 2, 2015

That's a tier 2 PSU, and will work great for your system.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 2, 2015

No that is about where the prices are , Seasonic will actually cost more because of the Seasonic brand name being on the PSU.

Jonaroo · Oct 2, 2015

Is the 550w version enough for my build would it still be enough it I wanted to get a maxwell or gtx 980 in the future?
Is the 650w enough to possibly sli?

ChumP · Oct 2, 2015

For a SLI config , I'd recommend a 750W quality unit.

EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W - 129.99$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438057&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

XFX XTR 750W - 106.99 $
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=XFX-750BX&c=CJ

Jonaroo · Oct 2, 2015

ChumP :

I wasn't really serious about sli, just wondering. And can the 550w psu support an gtx 980 in the future? How about overclocking? or the proposed Maxwell architecture coming in 2016?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 2, 2015

Yes a HIGH QUALITY 550w can support a single 980 setup.

ChumP · Oct 2, 2015

Yes , a quality 550W unit will be enough, for the gtx 980.
Although I recommend a PSU that has 600W or more for future overclocking needs, because you have the 6600k.

Jonaroo · Oct 2, 2015

ChumP :

Thanks I am going with the EVGA 650w

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