how much power does it require..

Tomoki · Apr 2, 2016

hi guys m gonna make a skylake build soon... my config would be..
i5 6600k oc to 4.5/6
corsair h100i gtx
asus z170 maximus 8 ranger
g skill ripjaws 4 3200mhz 8gb ddr4
asus strix 980ti (after a few months)
1tb hdd and 120 gb ssd
carbide 300r

how much power will it consume.. checked on some psu calculator n says 837 or so.. should i go with the best budget psu available is antec hcg 900w only have tier 2 in my city in my budget or should i raise my budget to go for cheapest available corsair rm1000x than its 850w.

Math Geek · Apr 2, 2016

600-650w is plenty for that build. those calculators are always WAY over

a solid 650w would leave you with plenty of room for overclocking and such. i'm sure that should be cheaper than a 1000w unit!!

Eliasand · Apr 2, 2016

Are you going with a single card, or do you mean 2-way SLI?

According to the PSU Calculator i use and trust ( http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator ), for a single 980ti, that system OC'd will draw up to 550W. Recommended PSU is 650W.

For 2-way SLI, it's up to 800W with 850W+ recommended.

geofelt · Apr 2, 2016

Less than you think; perhaps 600w unless you are planning on sli which I do not recommend.
Here is a handy chart:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

Some comments on your build:
1. No need for liquid cooling.
A simple air cooler with a 120 or 140mm fan will do the job.

2. As of 2/16/16
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.40v Vcore.
I5-6600K
4.9 11%
4.8 38%
4.7 70%
4.6 83%

3. 120gb is too small today for a ssd for windows.
240gb at least. Perhaps with newer lower prices 500gb and defer on the hard drive until you actually need to store large files.
Samsung evo is likely more reliable.

4. stick with 1.2v ram. Faster ram needs more voltage and eats into your oc headroom.
Faster than 2400 is not all that helpful.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html

bignastyid · Apr 2, 2016

I reccomend 620w for a single 980ti, 850w for SLI.

Tomoki · Apr 2, 2016

i may go for sli bt in future if possible....

Math Geek · Apr 2, 2016

if that's in the future, then look for 850w or more to be sure you're good.

otherwise 650w is plenty

Eliasand · Apr 2, 2016

Then the 900W HCG from Antec would be a good option. Although i'd recommend something tier 1, like a good EVGA unit.

Tomoki · Apr 2, 2016

i dont have good tier 1 psu in my city... if there is then its out of budget... bt afer reading this post will try to search a tier 1 850w or 750w if available... m still nt sure for sli... maybe things may change in future quickly with vr and other crap...

Tomoki · Apr 2, 2016

geofelt :

i saw the ram link.... not understood all of it bt got lil bit of idea.... with gpu the 3200mhz will be useless bt for a month or 2 wont be having a gpu... so will depend on the integrated till then... so the high freq will be better as compared to the 2400... i juz didnt understand this part of what you said "Faster ram needs more voltage and eats into your oc headroom." is the oc for my cpu or ram.. coz wont oc ram... plus which is better ripjaws 4 or 5 coz 4 is much cheaper... ;P...

bignastyid · Apr 2, 2016

A tier 2 unit is still a good unit and would be fine.

Tomoki · Apr 2, 2016

geofelt :

As for the ssd... m gonna have only basic video audio cleaner antivrus ms office etc software for daily use and not other editing software except corel draw if necessary... hdd is req for storing games nd movies etc... so i think 120gb will be enough coz my current c drive is only 37gb approx 6 old hdd still working..... bt still correct me if m wrong... i watch movies/anime and play games n other daily stuffs...

Tomoki · Apr 3, 2016

hi guys juz found out that the corsair rm750x is almost the same price as the antec hcg900.... and also its tier 1.. (i hope)... will it be enough for 1 gpu 980ti and noctura nh-14s or 12s or a cm 212x (as per availability) cpu cooler rather than a water cooler.. to oc the 6600k to about 4.5 or so if possible..... and other ssd case fans etc... to provide power or should a 850w be useful.. antec hcg 850w same price as the hcg 900w....

bignastyid · Apr 3, 2016

750w is more than enough with a single 980ti.

Tomoki · Apr 3, 2016

bignastyid :

but will it be enough with cpu oc to 4.5 or so.... wont oc the gpu to full but a lil bit for the knowledge...

bignastyid · Apr 3, 2016

A good 620w psu would be enough even with the overclocking.

Tomoki · Apr 3, 2016

ok.... thanks....

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