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Proximon
Your actual wattage requirement is a bit less than what they say. They are just allowing for crappy PSUs... a quality 650W would work. Not that I would get that.
Here is what I feel is the current best deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=S75CF
As long as you don't mind the red color 
Otherwise the Corsair 750TX is excellent.
The OCZ you picked is a decent budget choice... if you were crossfiring two 4850s.
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| Proximon wrote : Your actual wattage requirement is a bit less than what they say. They are just allowing for crappy PSUs... a quality 650W would work. Not that I would get that.
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The OCZ is cheaper, hence, the attraction. I will not be doing any CF or SLI.
I am new to OC'ing and system building. I do not OC now but I would like to in the future as my system becomes outdated. I would probably OC the CPU to 3.2ish GHZ and I'm unsure about OC'ing the GPU.
In the scenario of OC'ing, would the 700W serve my needs?
I don't see actual ripple tests or hotbox tests done on that PSU. I can only go with what I know about the general line.
My comment about the CF 4850s was actually a reference to the max wattage I would trust to it... those would pull a bit less wattage than the GTX 295.
I think putting that PSU with a GTX 295 and then OC'ing the quad core might cause an issue. It's a great budget choice, but I question how stable the power would be over time... your full gaming load would probably be around 500W, and then if the room got too hot power would degrade more.
I think 500W over time might be too much for the OCZ... it might get loud too despite it's name
No, the Corsair or PC P&C would be the better choice here.
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| Proximon wrote : I don't see actual ripple tests or hotbox tests done on that PSU. I can only go with what I know about the general line.
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Proximon,
I was already leaning toward the 750W Corsair but wanted to make sure. I have read some recommended tutorials on PSU's and realized how I definitely underestimated their importance. With my system, it makes more sense to go with the Corsair especially since I do plan on OC'ing.
I saw your recommendation but still desire the Corsair.
Thanks again.
NP
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