[UK] New PC build - What PSU to match spec I have in mind?

Jamez118

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Hello,

I have previous experience in upgrading and adding components to my current PC which is about 5 years old I think. Q6600 CPU quad-core, 4gig ddr2 ram, 320gb HDD, 1tb HDD etc etc

And now I am reading to start a new build, but would like a little advice on the PSU I should go for? I would also like a little side advice on the spec I am considering, I am also not 100% sure on the case but cant find many decent options (dont want to spend too much on a case) Here goes:

SILVERSTONE CASE - £84
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/silverstone-tj09s-silver-aluminium-full-tower-case-w-o-psu

Asus Sabertooth Z77 MOTHERBOARD - £180
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-sabertooth-z77-intel-z77-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-sata-raid-pcie-30-displayport-hdmi-atx

INTEL i7 3770K CPU - £250
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-core-i7-3770k-s1155-ivy-bridge-quad-core-35ghz-5-gt-s-dmi-650mhz-gpu-8mb-smart-cache-35x-ratio

SANDISK EXTREME 240GB SSD - £120
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/240gb-sandisk-extreme-25-ssd-sata-iii-6gb-s-read-550mb-s-write-520mb-s-83000-iops-max

16GB of DDR3 1600Mhz RAM - Not sure which type yet. (Possible upgrade to 32gb of RAM in future)

Graphics Card - I wont be buying straight away, but want the PSU to have enough power to handle a high end card. Such as a GeForce GTX 680/670/660. Not sure what I will get, but dont want to be limited by PSU.

PIONEER BLU-RAY WRITER - £60
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/pioneer-bdr-207dbk-blu-ray-writer-12x-bd-r-x8-dvddl-x16-dvdr-x6-dvdrw-sata-black-oem

Old parts I am considering adding to the new box - 1TB HDD Samsung Spinpoint F1, Sony DVD Writer, 7.1 Soundblaster Card, Card Reader Bay.

I am a graphic design graduate and will be using the machine for alot of graphic design and would like to be open to explore 3D software, video editing etc etc. I would use the machine for alot more than general use.

Thanks in advance for any advice and help, and I can answer any additional questions that might help me.
 

Jamez118

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From what I have read, that is nowhere near enough? and would definitely not make my new build future proof like the other components I am going to be buying.

I do have no plans on CF/SLI though. I might dabble in a little PC gaming, but more of an Xbox guy. So the machine is not being built for gaming.
 

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A gtx 680 + this setup requires 550W Minimum!!! A 600W is perfect for your rig, unless you want to go sli.
 

Jamez118

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Thanks for the reply, I was pretty sure the other guy was wrong.

I doubt I will ever SLI, but at same time, I would like my machine to be as future proof as possible without going overkill on a PSU.

Would an 850W Corsair PSU be a good option? Or are other brands more recommended? Not sure who are most reliable PSU suppliers these days?
 

Jamez118

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The Nvidia Spec page for the GTX 680 says this:

Thermal and Power Specs:
98 CMaximum GPU Tempurature (in C)
195 WMaximum Graphics Card Power (W)
550 WMinimum System Power Requirement (W)4
Two 6-pinSupplementary Power Connectors


550W MINIMUM.

That's without taking into account the fact I want the system to be future proof and able to be upgraded if needed. Would rather my machine not struggling for power
 

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Seasonic or Corsair 750-850 watt psu would be my recommendation. You get the best out of the psu when your system uses about 60-75% of your PSU. I would recommend a 850 because after you get 1 680 or 670 for example you may in the future want to get another. Also if you look ahead to your next build it may for all you know require a lot more power.( generations of CPU/GPUs are known to change in wattage usage. look at the difference between 570-670 etc) If you get a good brand of PSU you could carry it on into the your next build if not the one after that as well. Good luck.
 

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Ok, according to extreme power supply website which I trust and according to your spec. you will require a 575 watts PSU minimum. Personally I like to round at the next quarter in these cases which round it up to 600 watts and I know the PSU will purr like a cat.

Note: with a 600 watts, I do not think you will be able to SLI because you are using one of the latest GPU.
The PSU I would propose you is a 600 watts. What I like about it is the semi-modular setup which mean you can keep unpluged extra cord that do not have purpose in your case. The second fact I like is the amperage. It is a single rail with 12Volts on 50 amps, so really, the PSU will purr.

Pros: Semi modular. 50 amps on 12 volts, it is bronze. It costs 59$. it has a promotion code on top of it.

Bad con: it has a 2 year warranty only and I do not know this brand much but according to newegg reviewers, it has some long term users which sounds promising.

It can be found at [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159128&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159128&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo
 

Jamez118

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Thanks for this post mate.

You seem to know what you are talking about and I was looking in the region of what you recommended.

Noticed in your sig that you have a relatively similar spec to what im going to be building. A 1200 PSU though, is that just because you SLI and for future ?
 

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Corsair TX 750 v2, which is what I bought for my i5 system. 5yr warranty built to last. You also don't need an i7 or an expensive Z77 board for gaming. Rendering yes, but not gaming.