What PSU should I get for my new rig?

[benson733]

i7 2600k cpu (with Corsair H50 cooler with 2 scythe slipstreams) will be doing some mild overclocking to about 4.2-4.6
p8p67 deluxe mobo
evga 580 gpu going to eventually have another one for sli
64gb crucial ssd
1tb WD or Samsung
Windows 7 home or pro
All packed into an Antec 1200 case all fans high


Looking to get around 1000watt psu (seasonic,xfx,corsair etc...) what should get the job done for the sweet spot price but not have to upgrade in the future?

 

[tecmo34]

Corsair CMPSU-1000HX fits your needs for a dual card setup or more.

 

[benson733]

Corsair CMPSU-1000HX fits your needs for a dual card setup or more.

I was looking at that power supply, is that really worth $300+?

I want it, but if I can get the job done with something cheaper.

 

[tecmo34]

Can you provide a link to where you want to buy from (if other than Newegg.com)

 

[benson733]

Can you provide a link to where you want to buy from (if other than Newegg.com)

Oh sorry,


Newegg.ca
Canadacomputers.com (I have a local shop in my city)

 

[davcon]

Antec CP-1000 1000W
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371036 = right click open
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_444&item_id=028397

http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjEyMA==

 

[tecmo34]

Good call for an Antec 1200 case. I don't think about it much, as it is designed for a few Antec cases only

 

[tecmo34]

Another option would be the CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-950TX

 

[benson733]

Antec CP-1000 1000W
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371036 = right click open
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_444&item_id=028397

http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjEyMA==

I do like the price of the Antec CP-1000 1000W, is it of high quality?

 

[tecmo34]

Yeah... it is of good quality.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=173

 

[benson733]

Yeah... it is of good quality.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=173

This might sound noobish but what would I use to hook up two 580's?

GTX 580 A 6+2 pin standard and a modular 6 pin?
GTX 580 B 6+2 pin standard and a modular 6 pin?

 

[tecmo34]

Yeah... that sounds about right.

 

[davcon]

This might sound noobish but what would I use to hook up two 580's?

GTX 580 A 6+2 pin standard and a modular 6 pin?
GTX 580 B 6+2 pin standard and a modular 6 pin?

Yep! you have the correct combination for the 580.
The CP-1000 has them.
http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/connectors.php?ProdID=23100

 

[benson733]

Thanks, I'm going to highly consider that psu...

 

[asantesoul]

Corsair Ax 1200 psu... Quality! I assure you this bad boy will take whatever you throw at it! It's one of the first psu's corsair designed themselves from the ground up, and it was close to nearing 80% platinum level efficiency. That's my next psu for sure

 

[obsidian86]

The hx1000 aint worth its price its solidly beaten by cheaper power supplies

.the cp1000 is also good but it will only fit in 4 cases made by antec obviously.
have a look at the silverstone strider silver or gold

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256057

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256068

.the ocz zx1000 or sparkle computer corp gold 1000

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341045

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817800002


.even the kingwin lazer gold will beat the hx1000.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121075


and offer better efficiency over the cp1000 and will fit any atx case unlike the cp1000


this is another great option


http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194083

 

[asantesoul]

hey benson.. 2 letters, 4 numbers, "AX 1200"

 

[benson733]

hey benson.. 2 letters, 4 numbers, "AX 1200"

$329.99! that is pricey, Would I ever need more than 1000w for two 580's and a mild overclock on a 2600k? I'm trying to cut some prices down and the cp 1000 could be beneficial considering I have the antec 1200 case in the box waiting.....

 

[obsidian86]

hey benson.. 2 letters, 4 numbers, "AX 1200"

is beaten by 3 letters 2 numbers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtZdg3PvSQU

 

[benson733]

is beaten by 3 letters 2 numbers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtZdg3PvSQU

Damn that thing almost handles double its capacity... That can't be good for it or the electricity bill

 

[asantesoul]

exactly..if you wanna plop that many cards into ur rig then maybe the antec..but i stand by what I said..have i ever done u wrong benson haha.. AX 1200 ..do the right thing, son!

 

[benson733]

exactly..if you wanna plop that many cards into ur rig then maybe the antec..but i stand by what I said..have i ever done u wrong benson haha.. AX 1200 ..do the right thing, son!

I'll see what I can do. $149.99 for the cp-1000 is too good to pass up. I only plan on running two 580's and that's all I would need and I have the case requirements...

 

[obsidian86]

Damn that thing almost handles double its capacity... That can't be good for it or the electricity bill

not exactly double factoring in efficiency its pulling 2200 from the wall but if it breaks 80% efficiency at that load its providing more like 1700 to the system

 

[benson733]

not exactly double factoring in efficiency its pulling 2200 from the wall but if it breaks 80% efficiency at that load its providing more like 1700 to the system

Still pretty close I guess, either way its ridiculous...

 

[rockitman]

Benson, I see you and I are in the same boat and are ready to pull the trigger on a very similar system.

My difference is that I'm really sold on the Silverstone line, look at the Fortress FT02B case and the Strider 1000w Gold ST1000-G.

That's where I'm going. Search the net for reviews on both of these, nothing but good things.