Let me preface this by acknowledging that yes, I do know that there are many threads and sources of information about this topic around the web. However, I only recently discovered the importance of having a high quality PSU, and I will likely need increased wattage in the future anyway. I only recently discovered the PSU tier list, and between looking at wattage, amperage, tier, efficiency, longevity, etc., I thought I'd ask some more knowledgeable folks to recommend a PSU for my situation.
I am looking for a PSU capable of powering a system with the following components:
CPU: i5 4670k @4.4ghz (Hyper 212 Evo cooler)
Mobo: Asrock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer
Fans: 3 regular case fans
GPU: (x2) reference GTX 760 2gb SLI, non-oc
Storage: 1tb Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm; 90gb Corsair Force SSD [maybe 1 more HDD]
Optical Drive: 1 cheap/generic DVD burner
Various peripherals [wireless keyboard, wired gaming mouse, webcam, external HDD, phone charger, etc.]
I have gotten the impression that a quality 750w power supply is sufficient to power this system, but I occasionally hear a few naysayers (probably the kind of people who want 1000w for their GTX 660), so I'd just like to confirm that 750w will be enough, even 4+ years down the road (I've also heard that the wattage output decreases over time, so I don't want that to be a problem).
It may be relevant to the selection that I tend to run my PC 24/7, so a higher efficiency unit might be preferable, though not necessarily a dealbreaker. I don't really do a lot of long, demanding tasks like rendering, the main strain on the system probably comes from gaming. I have been upgrading this rig over time on a low budget, but my last two upgrades will be the second GTX 760 and the PSU (I am currently running a Coolmax ZX 600w, which I believe is a tier 5 PSU). My components will not change after this, so the rig listed above should be the final system that the new PSU needs to run. I plan to keep and use this PC throughout college, so I would like this PSU to last at least 4 years. 5 or 6 would be better.
I intend to ask for this PSU as a Christmas gift, so I would strongly prefer that it cost less than $100. I've looked at a few units, but I don't feel very confident in my ability to make a good decision for a PSU that has to power my rig until it dies or gets thrown out. This PSU looks pretty good to me, with 80+ Gold certification, fully modular cabling, a lot of great reviews, and a 10 year warranty. However, I don't see it on the PSU tier list, and I want to make sure it can meet the needs I listed earlier.
Sorry for the long post, I just want to provide as much context and information as possible to help you understand what I'm after.
I am looking for a PSU capable of powering a system with the following components:
CPU: i5 4670k @4.4ghz (Hyper 212 Evo cooler)
Mobo: Asrock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer
Fans: 3 regular case fans
GPU: (x2) reference GTX 760 2gb SLI, non-oc
Storage: 1tb Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm; 90gb Corsair Force SSD [maybe 1 more HDD]
Optical Drive: 1 cheap/generic DVD burner
Various peripherals [wireless keyboard, wired gaming mouse, webcam, external HDD, phone charger, etc.]
I have gotten the impression that a quality 750w power supply is sufficient to power this system, but I occasionally hear a few naysayers (probably the kind of people who want 1000w for their GTX 660), so I'd just like to confirm that 750w will be enough, even 4+ years down the road (I've also heard that the wattage output decreases over time, so I don't want that to be a problem).
It may be relevant to the selection that I tend to run my PC 24/7, so a higher efficiency unit might be preferable, though not necessarily a dealbreaker. I don't really do a lot of long, demanding tasks like rendering, the main strain on the system probably comes from gaming. I have been upgrading this rig over time on a low budget, but my last two upgrades will be the second GTX 760 and the PSU (I am currently running a Coolmax ZX 600w, which I believe is a tier 5 PSU). My components will not change after this, so the rig listed above should be the final system that the new PSU needs to run. I plan to keep and use this PC throughout college, so I would like this PSU to last at least 4 years. 5 or 6 would be better.
I intend to ask for this PSU as a Christmas gift, so I would strongly prefer that it cost less than $100. I've looked at a few units, but I don't feel very confident in my ability to make a good decision for a PSU that has to power my rig until it dies or gets thrown out. This PSU looks pretty good to me, with 80+ Gold certification, fully modular cabling, a lot of great reviews, and a 10 year warranty. However, I don't see it on the PSU tier list, and I want to make sure it can meet the needs I listed earlier.
Sorry for the long post, I just want to provide as much context and information as possible to help you understand what I'm after.
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