- Jun 30, 2013
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Hello,
Given that every system is so item specific, especially when selecting a PSU, I've decided to create my own thread. Current rig: http://powerspec.com/systems/system_specs.phtml?selection=G188
CPU: i5-3570k (planning to OC)
CPU Cooling: stock (upgrading to CRYORIG H7)
OS: Windows 8
MOBO: ASRock Z77 Extreme4
RAM: 8 GB (2x 4GB DDR3/1333 - may also OC?)
HD: WD 2TB 7200 RPM
SSD: 120 GB (upgrading to 500GB SSD)
GPU: Zotac GeForce GTX 660ti (upgrading to GTX 1070-haven't settled on brand/model yet)
PSU: 500W Allied SL-8500BTX (need to pick upgrade)
Case: Powerspec Midsize Tower w/ top-mounted PSU config (see link above)
Budget: Within reason - hoping < $100? I believe you get what you pay for, and I don't mind paying extra for quality.
I bought this Powerspec rig a few years back, primarily for education purposes, but now I'm upgrading a few components to give it some gaming punch and hopefully a few more years of reliability. This will be my first OC, and I realize that with my case & aftermarket H7 cooler, I still won't have an icebox, so I don't plan on using too much more power. I pretty much plan on stepping up voltage until my temps take their first big jump, then backing off.
I could potentially SLI the 1070 in the future, so I would like to have that capability at least. From my limited understanding, it's simply more efficient to have extra wattage in a PSU, and NOT to use it, so I've been advised to look for 600-650W range. I would also like something that provides it's own cables (probably standard?), as I definitely need to rework my case's cable management --- so new longer cables = better; non-rainbow would be aesthetically nice, but not necessary. From reviews and other forum threads I've read, the EVGA SuperNOVA's and Corsair's are excellent brands to look at, but there is simply so much that I don't know/understand about the different models, their specs, and which will suit my needs better; which is hopefully where you can help provide some insight? Thank you in advance for your time & consideration.
Given that every system is so item specific, especially when selecting a PSU, I've decided to create my own thread. Current rig: http://powerspec.com/systems/system_specs.phtml?selection=G188
CPU: i5-3570k (planning to OC)
CPU Cooling: stock (upgrading to CRYORIG H7)
OS: Windows 8
MOBO: ASRock Z77 Extreme4
RAM: 8 GB (2x 4GB DDR3/1333 - may also OC?)
HD: WD 2TB 7200 RPM
SSD: 120 GB (upgrading to 500GB SSD)
GPU: Zotac GeForce GTX 660ti (upgrading to GTX 1070-haven't settled on brand/model yet)
PSU: 500W Allied SL-8500BTX (need to pick upgrade)
Case: Powerspec Midsize Tower w/ top-mounted PSU config (see link above)
Budget: Within reason - hoping < $100? I believe you get what you pay for, and I don't mind paying extra for quality.
I bought this Powerspec rig a few years back, primarily for education purposes, but now I'm upgrading a few components to give it some gaming punch and hopefully a few more years of reliability. This will be my first OC, and I realize that with my case & aftermarket H7 cooler, I still won't have an icebox, so I don't plan on using too much more power. I pretty much plan on stepping up voltage until my temps take their first big jump, then backing off.
I could potentially SLI the 1070 in the future, so I would like to have that capability at least. From my limited understanding, it's simply more efficient to have extra wattage in a PSU, and NOT to use it, so I've been advised to look for 600-650W range. I would also like something that provides it's own cables (probably standard?), as I definitely need to rework my case's cable management --- so new longer cables = better; non-rainbow would be aesthetically nice, but not necessary. From reviews and other forum threads I've read, the EVGA SuperNOVA's and Corsair's are excellent brands to look at, but there is simply so much that I don't know/understand about the different models, their specs, and which will suit my needs better; which is hopefully where you can help provide some insight? Thank you in advance for your time & consideration.
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