Suggestions on PSU

Tran__ · Jun 23, 2017

I'm trying to save money from my build and I don't know which PSU I Should go for, I did like the Seasonic PSU but that mustard and ketchup cables I did not approve of, can someone please help me pick out a good budget PSU for my build? Please mustard and ketchup cables.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WMMfZ8
or
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KtKJQV
I'll use the same PSU with these builds and see which I would get

Kenton82 · Jun 23, 2017

What would this budget be? You dont wanna be skimping on the PSU. Seasonic do a lot of PSU's so if your budget will stretch, i would go for a 650W one of those. Or Corsair do some decent modular ones too. Going fully mod with most of the good PSU's would mean all black cables.

envy14tpe · Jun 23, 2017

Why not just buy 24pin extension cable? Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Extension-Motherboard-Connector-PP07-MBW/dp/B00B46XJ3E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498206079&sr=8-3&keywords=24pin%2Bextension%2Bcable&th=1

I had black cables from my psu but wanted white. So I bought 2 x 8pin and 24pin...Cost around $25 for me.

What's your PSU budget?

Tran__ · Jun 23, 2017

Kenton82 :

I'm really trying not trying to go past 1.3k its fine if its like $1,305 but like past 1,310 no

Tran__ · Jun 23, 2017

envy14tpe :

Not trying to go over 1.3k, $1,305 is fine but over 1,310 no, but also this was the PSU I was gonna get https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DPCwrH/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm so the link you sent me do I just need to buy that to hide the mustard and ketchup cables just use those extenders?

envy14tpe · Jun 23, 2017

Tran__ :

YES. The extensions simply plug into the yugly cables and you see the black while the ugly cables hide in the back. That PSU is really excellent and a great PSU for the price. I almost bought that one myself but went for a Super Flower one (not sold in US, but it is what is in the EVGA psus).

Tran__ · Jun 23, 2017

envy14tpe :

Tran__ :

YES. The extensions simply plug into the yugly cables and you see the black while the ugly cables hide in the back. That PSU is really excellent and a great PSU for the price. I almost bought that one myself but went for a Super Flower one (not sold in US, but it is what is in the EVGA psus).

Okay I will do that, one more question, what cables do I pick from this. There are so many. Note that I don't care about cables in the back, I'm focus just the cables connecting from the PSU to mobo and GPU

envy14tpe · Jun 23, 2017

Which cables to pick? Choose the ones that you need. Obviously a 24pin. Then it depends on GPU. My GPU requires 2x8pin, so I got that too. Then the mobo has another 4 or 8 pin, but I didn't need it. If you want to go all black:
24pin : https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Extension-Motherboard-Connector-PP07-MBB/dp/B00B46XJ3E?tag=tomshardware_forum_vgl-20
8pin for your 1060: https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Extension-Motherboard-Connector-PP07-MBB/dp/B00B46XJ7K?tag=tomshardware_forum_vgl-20&th=1
8pin to mobo : https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Extension-Motherboard-Connector-PP07-MBB/dp/B00B46XJRU?tag=tomshardware_forum_vgl-20&th=1

Keep in mind the 8pin to mobo is different than the 8pin to the GPU.

Here is Silverstone's choices: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=372&area=en

envy14tpe · Jun 23, 2017

Here are parts that I would change in your list.
1. CPU : The 7700 hits 4.2GHz whereas the 6700 only hits 4.0GHz. Also, the 7700 is slightly less money. Get it. Save$5.
2. RAM : 2133MHz is low end. Why not get 2666? It's still red too. Spend $10 more.
3. CPU cooler : $80 for a cooler for a cpu that can't be overclocked is wasting $$. Get a rock solid cooler for much less $. Save $50.
4. Case. There is a newer and better NZXT called the Elite. Spend $20.

These changes improve the quality and performance while saving $25.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Tran__ · Jun 23, 2017

envy14tpe :

These 3 are the only cable extensions I need right?
Edit: Actually I found these https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA6P4ZM3738&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Cables+-+Internal+Power+Cables-_-9SIAA6P4ZM3738&gclid=CIjVzt_11NQCFQWTaQodsjkJWQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
around the same price

envy14tpe · Jun 23, 2017

Tran__ :

envy14tpe :

These 3 are the only cable extensions I need right?
Edit: Actually I found these https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA6P4ZM3738&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Cables+-+Internal+Power+Cables-_-9SIAA6P4ZM3738&gclid=CIjVzt_11NQCFQWTaQodsjkJWQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
around the same price

Those are good too. If you like the colors...and price is right..get those. Just as good as the Silverstone I linked. And it has the 3 cables you need. There is an extra one you might need in future, 8pin PCI-e (which is for GPUs).

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