What size Watt PSU should I get?

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I am going to build a PC, here is the list of the components,
AMD Fx 8350
MSI 970 Gaming Mobo
Corsair Vengance (4x4) 16Gb RAM
MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB
I already have an SSD and a HDD from previous builds.

The advice that I want is that i would like to know what watt power supply I should purchase, considering the fact that I would quite like to Oveerclock the CPU?
Thanks for any replies!
 
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The suggestion would still be for the same models mate.
Not worth spending a tenner less for something sub par.

An 8350 over clocked can pull 150-160w easily , 60w for board & drives, 140w max for a 960 - all brings you close to 400w theoretical max draw on the 12v rail.

A 500w would do fine , but the xfx 550w are essentially mid tier seasonic models so offer you quality & reliability as well as wattage headroom .

BTW if you're overclocking anyway just buy the 8320, the 8350 isn't worth paying extra for.


Also this xfx core is £42 at the moment if you're UK

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/XFX+Core+System+Builder+550+Watt+80%2B+Bronze+ATX+Power+Supply+?productId=63631
 
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Thank you a lot! What is the difference between the two CPU's? Is it huge?
 
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^ what blackbird said .
If I were building a fx 8 core with a 960 in the UK at the moment this is what I would personally do with my money.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£113.59 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£20.16 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£68.00 @ Aria PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£38.34 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card (£148.74 @ Aria PC)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case (£49.99)
Other: Xfx 550w core psu (£42.66)
Total: £481.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 18:06 GMT+0000

The case is here
DEEPCOOL KENDOMEN ATX PC case 1 *USB 3.0 +2*USB 2.0 Ports 7pcs expansion slots With side-window White LED fan Support ATX/MicroATX/MINI-ITX motherboards https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V62ISUU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_f2EwwbTVSJK3X
 
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