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Smiddy35

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I'm in the process of building a PC, this is my first build. I'll be using this PC in work/gaming. I'm wondering if I should go with the Corsair AX860i or the EVGA 850 T2? Both are around the same price, but I'm not sure how much I'll use the Corsair Link. I know it's a good option for monitoring power consumption, when it's not buggy. Anyone use these? Or is there an upside going with the T2 for the upgrade to titanium? I'm also looking at adding a second GPU, for work/editing, in addition to a custom water config from EWKB. Thanks for the help in advance.

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If you are overclocking the GPUs, CPU and RAM then I recommend an 850W minimum. In fact I would probably get something slightly larger. (this is assuming you are increasing voltages)

This is an amazing PSU and is around the same price as a good 850W and still cheaper than the one you picked already.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair RMx 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $129.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 04:20 EDT-0400
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Smiddy35

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Ok I wasn't sure if that was the case, I've been trying to read up on it. A lot of places, say a lot of different things. I'll check those out, thanks. Hopefully it all goes well, I plan on adding a third screen soon, but that won't be an issue. What would make someone need a 800+ PSU? What is the deciding factors when getting that much power? I've seen people with single gpu's running 1000w PsU's. Just curious, and thanks for the tip
 
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If you are overclocking the GPUs, CPU and RAM then I recommend an 850W minimum. In fact I would probably get something slightly larger. (this is assuming you are increasing voltages)

This is an amazing PSU and is around the same price as a good 850W and still cheaper than the one you picked already.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair RMx 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $129.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 04:20 EDT-0400
 
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800W+ would be good for a (pretty bad) FX9590 overclocked with two 390X. For i7 6700, basically all reasonable GPUs have average power consumption under 250W each (plus ~125W for CPU+mobo+disks), with ones like the 1080 being under 200 each (total of less than 550W even with mild overclocks)
 
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Smiddy35

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@Rabmac

Thanks for the help, I will be doing some OC on all components. I have an X99 platform that I use for work, and I'm not allowed to play around with the settings etc. This machine will be my first "toy" to play around with all the OC settings and increase voltages. I do plan on adding a second 1080, so I do understand what you're saying. Thanks again
 
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Smiddy35

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I'm not sure why it doesn't give me the option to reply to anyone's comments. I just want to let you know I appreciate the help. I'm actually on mobile at work, no internet time here lol. Anyways, thanks again, I'll consider all of this. Anyone else want to chime in, feel free.
 
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basroil

basroil

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Unless you are going to go wild with LN2 overclocks, the 750/760W range will give you more than enough headroom even for two cards. You can always go higher, but know that you will reduce low-load efficiency in the process (unless you go with a Titanium rated unit)

As for no reply on mobile, sadly that's one of this site's shortcomings...
 
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Rabmac

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True, I just figured the Corsair RM1000x was a great choice as there is not much difference in price between that and the 850W PSUs and it is an amazing PSU and will likely last you a very long time.

 
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Smiddy35

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Thanks again, couldn't ask for a better community. It's nice when helpful people are around. Anyways, I will consider both of what you gentleman say, and make my decision. Cheers
 
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It's still cheaper to get a 750W unit like the EVGA G2 750, same transient and ripple performance, a bit better efficiency in the low load end, and still enough for his expected system. He can put that difference into a better headphone or new game ;)
 
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