Power Supply recommendation

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

Hello!!

I am building a computer with the following specs:

Processor: Core i7 6700
Motherboard: Asus z170m plus
Memory: 32gb Kingston Hyperx Fury 2133Mhz
Video card: Asus geforce gtx 1070 Founders Edition
Storage: 2 SSD units Kingston 480gb
Case with 5 fans

I would like to buy a tier one power supply. So, what power supply do you recommend me? I prefer Seasonic and EVGA Supernova models because, from what I understood, they are high quality power supplies.

Thanks very much.

n0ns3ns3 · Sep 25, 2016

this will be enough:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/3zNypg/corsair-power-supply-cp9020090na

this is a bit overkill:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1

why would you want to buy founders edition ? there are way better models for much less money.

regarding the motherboard, that would be way better choice:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/KgJkcf/asus-motherboard-z170progaming

And of course, are you sure you need 32GB of ram ? A faster 16GB would be both cheaper and somewhat better.

CTurbo · Sep 25, 2016

What is the purpose of this PC? I feel that you are not spending your money wisely.

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

n0ns3ns3 :

CTurbo :

I need a lot of memory for work purposes. Yeah, It seems exaggerated, but I really need this amount.

The motherboard I ahve choosen is not good?

n0ns3ns3 · Sep 25, 2016

it's good, but the one i linked is just 10$ more and way better

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

CTurbo :

Basically to work and play some games. I need a great quantity of ram and a powerfull processor. Maybe 2 SSds units are exageratted.

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

n0ns3ns3 :

Ahh, thanks for the tip =)

Isokolon · Sep 25, 2016

Yeah wouldn't go with a FE 1070

The suggested RMx is a fine unit
With EVGA a supernova G2 or the better P2 are the go it's right now.
If you really want a Seasonic, go for a XFX XTR since XFX uses better fan controllers than Seasonic making the units less audible

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

So, EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W is a very high quality power supply?, For my specs, what is the minimum power I should expect from a power supply to work fine without being overloaded?

Isokolon · Sep 25, 2016

If you don't have some weird 30W fans 450W should be easily alright, 550W to be on the save side (there aren't so many really high quality PSUs below 500W these days unfortunately)

n0ns3ns3 · Sep 25, 2016

actually RMx is slightly better than P2/G2.
but all of them at the quality level that just peek the cheapest

Isokolon · Sep 25, 2016

I disagree with the RMx being better. The differences are minor, RMx does slightly better with ripple but uses a worse fan and has a higher variance if I recall correctly.
Honestly when it comes to those two the difference are insignificant.
But I'd.probably prefer the RMi over the G2.

n0ns3ns3 · Sep 25, 2016

That would be the Tom's review:
"To wrap things up, the RM650x is an excellent PSU featuring great performance and quiet operation, along with reliability backed by a 10-year warranty. Naturally it earns our editor's recommendation, even though EVGA's 650 P2 offers even higher performance at roughly the same price. But compared to EVGA's 650 G2 using 230V input and our older test methodology, the RM650x offers higher performance."

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

Correct me if I am wrong, but I am almost sure I have read that corsair Rmx is not that good and causes some issues.

CTurbo · Sep 25, 2016

The regular RM series is not very good. The RMx and RMi series are new an improved and appear to be really good. The jury is still out on how they perform long term though and I would much rather have an EVGA GS or G2 since they're proven to be very reliable.

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

So, the best options for me would be evga supernova p2 650w or evga supernova g2 650w, right?

CTurbo · Sep 25, 2016

Yes but the 550w versions would be fine too

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

The minimum is 650w por evga supernova p2/g2 =(

turkey3_scratch · Sep 25, 2016

Isokolon :

Well in terms of noise RMx is quieter, though. RMx uses rifle bearing, G2 uses double ball.

CTurbo :

The normal RM series is fine. I can't seem anything to dislike about it. It's just overpriced, that's all. You say the GS is proven to be reliable, but there's nothing that shows the RM to be unreliable.

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 25, 2016

Is the eficiency the only difference between evga supernova p2 and evga supernova g2, or is p2 more realiable?

n0ns3ns3 · Sep 25, 2016

get the cheapest one

anyway, corsair offer 10years warranty on RMx - that's kinda a lot.

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 26, 2016

n0ns3ns3 :

But which is the best? evga supernova p2/g2 or corsair rmx? evga also offers 10 years waranty on p2 model and 7years on g2.

And I am no sure if the only difference between p2 and g2 is only the eficiency.

Berkin · Sep 26, 2016

I don't think you should worry about it at all, get the cheaper one. I own a Supernova G2 550W and it has no problems whatsoever

Eng_Heisenberg · Sep 26, 2016

Berkin :

Since when do you own this PSU?

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