Looking for the right PSU for my build.

titaniumshield

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Greetings,


I need some advice for buying the right PSU for my system. I was looking at the PSU tier list (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html?_ga=1.186321760.870792688.1493308477) and i was wondering, 'do i really need a Tier 1 or Tier 2 PSU for my system?'.
I can't and won't overclock. I use this system mostly to render stills and using applications like AutoCAD, Photoshop, Vray, Revit, SketchUp. I also game on it but not more than 6hrs. I plan on upgrading the GPU to a Gtx 1060.
SO the main question, do i really need a top three tier PSU or i can use a mid-budget unit from a reliable brand.

System Specifications:

CPU - i7 6700 cooled with Corsair H100 water cooler

Mobo - Gigabyte H170 Gaming 3

RAM - Gskill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4

Storage - 1xSamsung 850 Pro 128GB

1xWD Caviar Green 1TB

1xWD Blue 1TB

GPU - Sapphire Radeon 7870 2GB GHz edition

Case - Cooler Master CM 690 II
 
Solution
Their no mid budget PSU worth buying.
Rendering is going to be stressing your PC.
Dont cheap out now, look for a Corsair CXM 550 watt their the new model and acceptable quality usally fairly low priced.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/3hkwrH,DPCwrH/

Zerk2012

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Their no mid budget PSU worth buying.
Rendering is going to be stressing your PC.
Dont cheap out now, look for a Corsair CXM 550 watt their the new model and acceptable quality usally fairly low priced.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/3hkwrH,DPCwrH/
 
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