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July 7, 2012 1:11:34 PM

Thanks for taking time to review. I'm putting together a new build and want to start with a solid PSU. Don't want to spend more than I need to.... but don't want to buy trash. I'd like to leave a little wiggle room at the top for a future upgrade at graphic card (I tend to stay in the <$130 range)

What wattage/amp range should I be looking at for this build?

I5-3570
Radeon 6770 (might add 2nd if I see a bargain, else new card)
8gb ram
120GB SSD
TB 10k
cd/blueray/burner combo
x3 250 fans


I was looking at the PSU's below, but I'm in no way married to the list or wattage.

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W - 79.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W - 39.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W - 59.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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a b ) Power supply
July 7, 2012 1:33:07 PM

+1 to CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W
Would be sufficient for your future crossfire as well.
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a b ) Power supply
July 7, 2012 1:55:33 PM

Agree,

The CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 is a fine unit.
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a c 243 ) Power supply
July 7, 2012 2:14:31 PM

mchljrdn said:
Thanks for taking time to review. I'm putting together a new build and want to start with a solid PSU. Don't want to spend more than I need to.... but don't want to buy trash. I'd like to leave a little wiggle room at the top for a future upgrade at graphic card (I tend to stay in the <$130 range)

What wattage/amp range should I be looking at for this build?

I5-3570
Radeon 6770 (might add 2nd if I see a bargain, else new card)
8gb ram
120GB SSD
TB 10k
cd/blueray/burner combo
x3 250 fans


A good quality 450w
550w would be more than enough for Crossfire of the 6770 or a much more expensive single card
Since you're quoting Newegg prices it's safe to assume you're in the USA
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_p...
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a b ) Power supply
July 7, 2012 2:57:31 PM

My advice is simple. Buy ther biggest quality PSU you can afford. Never stress a PSU.
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a c 165 ) Power supply
July 7, 2012 3:12:50 PM

ram1009 said:
My advice is simple. Buy ther biggest quality PSU you can afford. Never stress a PSU.


so if i'm gaming at 250w at load, i should get 850w PSU since i can afford it? :pfff: 
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