Getting a new Gfx card eventually, which PSU should I get?

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XaneTenshi

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Hi guys

So, long story short; I am going to be overclocking my CPU and it was suggested that I get a new PSU for this purpose. Since I am getting a new Gfx card at some point, I want to make sure that whatever PSU I get have enough juice for the new card.

Only problem is, I am not sure which Card I will be getting yet, so I just need a PSU that is good enough for most mid/high tier cards.

I'm not looking to buy the best, most expensive Gfx card out there, but I want something that is considerably stronger than my current card.

Can you suggest a good PSU based on this? My current PSU is 600w.

This is the PSU I was suggested earlier to buy and I am wondering whether it'll be enough or not: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/584387/ts-series-xfx-550w-stromforsyning?sq=xfx

Thanks in advance

My specs:

http://outervision.com/b/LwCRpV
 
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Isokolon
if it's a mid or full tower, will fit without a problem
if it's a mini tower, it can be problematic depending on the actual tower.
but ATX PSUs in that wattage range are usually all the same size (unless you got one of the worst prebuilds. a friend of mine had one with a laptop PSU inside...)
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Isokolon

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The EVGA G1 in the first suggestion wouldn't be recommended.

The Seasonic is good but I don't think you'll be buying from an us shop in Denmark therefore prices are not really comparable.

The XFX TS is nice
Any Seasonic is nice as well.
Any Super Flower is nice as well.
With Corsair take a look at the RMx but it's generally more expensive.
EVGA Supernova GS / G2 /G3 / B2 are superb units but usually more expensive as well.
Antec High Current / High Current Gamer / Edge / True power Classic are solid units as well
 
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XaneTenshi

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Damn, thanks for the lightning-fast answers (all 3 of you) :)

I'm not looking to buy something like the GTX 1080, so that might be overkill anyway. And no, I won't be buying from a US shop. But both the EVGA and the Seasonic looks nice (spoken from an amateur that have no idea about this XD)

I've heard a little, but good things about XFX and Seasonic, so I might go with one of these. So basically, a good quality 650w ish PSU is sure to be enough for whatever card I am getting + CPU overclock?
 
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A 550W will handle any i7+GTX1070+OC

I got a XFX myself for 7 years, have been satisfied so far. Except for their XT line, XFX PSUs are made by Seasonic. As is the EVGA Supernova B2 & GS and the Antecs I suggested.
Those are super reliable units.

The other big quality OEM is Super Flower which got kind of an edge lately over Seasonic in terms of performance. Their Golden Kind & Golden Green line are very attractively priced if available, their Leadex and especially Leadex II platform is the best you can get for less than 100€.
They also make the PSUs of EVGA's G2 & G3 line.

 
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XaneTenshi

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Thanks a lot for the help. I have more or less decided to go for the Seasonic S12II. it is almost the exact same price, and I get an extra 70watt to play with. If you don't mind, I have just 1 more question that could impact which PSU I have to choose though.

Maybe I am worried over nothing, but I am wondering if the PSU will actually fit my tower. It is a standard tower, I don't know if that is a mid tower or not, but let's just say my motherboard barely fits in there. I'm gonna open up my Tower tomorrow and see if I can get some measures, but if you know for sure if it'll fit or not, that'll be great:)
 
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if it's a mid or full tower, will fit without a problem
if it's a mini tower, it can be problematic depending on the actual tower.
but ATX PSUs in that wattage range are usually all the same size (unless you got one of the worst prebuilds. a friend of mine had one with a laptop PSU inside...)
 
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XaneTenshi

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My tower is definitely not a full tower, but I guess it's a mid tower then. Either way, I opened the Tower earlier today and measured height, width and depth and they are almost identical to the dimensions of the Seasonic; So I have decided to go with that, thanks for all your help once again:)
 
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