Psu advice please.

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Deckland1982

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Hi all, looking for some advice please. I have a question related to two seperate issues. My current rig (really old, 1st or 2nd gen intel core cpu/amd 4800? I think from memmory) has died in some way. I suspect the psu, as it WAS running when i went out but when I returned a few hours later, nothing. So I need a new psu. However, I'm finally going to upgrade (yay
 
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Modern GPUs and CPUs don't need as much power as they once did. For instance, both those cards you mention would work fine on a 500W PSU. But it more about the quality of the PSU and its +12V rail...
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Deckland1982

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Sorry, wasn't clear. Need to replace the psu for my current rig so that i can get on with stuff, but want to be able to use it when I upgrade aswell. Don't see the point of buying 2x neew psu in a few months. Not sure what will be in the new system, depends how new kit performs. I'm unlikely to be over clocking any kit I buy. If I were to upgrade now, I'd probably go dow the route of an i5 cpu and either a rx480 or 1060 gpu. Have just been given a new 1440p monitor, so whatever happens, the kit needs to be capable of powering that.
 
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Modern GPUs and CPUs don't need as much power as they once did. For instance, both those cards you mention would work fine on a 500W PSU. But it more about the quality of the PSU and its +12V rail than simply the total wattage. If I were you, I'd look into a Seasonic; one of if not the best. Next I'd select one that gave me some added headroom in case you need more power in the future (because Seasonics last a long time).
This model is one of the best and is semi-modular for clean installations: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118
 
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