What PSU to get for my system after upgrade

Onderfundig

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I just ordered a new graphics card and prob need to get a new PSU to handle the load, i could use to advice on what to get. I live in Denmark and am likely to order from www.amazon.co.uk since i can get free shipping from there and it tends to be cheaper than Danish stores. I am on a bit of a budget, but will not buy some random PSU from an unproven PSU manufacturer. I am unlikely to overclock, but please note that the new GPU is factory overclocked. I would like some extra watts, just in case i want to add a second GPU or whatever later.

My system:

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80623i52500

Motherboard: P8H67-M PRO/CSM (REV 3.0)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8h67mprocsmrev30

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti SC+ 3GB
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-3663-KR

RAM: Kingston 4X2 gb (8 gb total) DDR3 1600
(Sorry could not find specific info on it)

PSU: Point of View - Black Diamond 500w (likely to be upgraded away from)
http://www.pointofview-online.com/showroom.php?shop_mode=product_detail&product_id=40

HD1: Samsung 830 Series 128GB
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pc128nam

HD2: Seagate ST3500418AS 500GB
http://www.seagate.com/staticfiles/support/disc/manuals/desktop/Barracuda%207200.12/100529369b.pdf

Optical drive: Sony Optiarc DVD RW AD 5260S
http://www.sony-optiarc.eu/products/dvddrivesdesktoppcs/ad5260s.html

Any help and advice is greatly appreciated!
 
Your GTX660ti is not a power hungry card. It only needs a 450w psu.
Here is a handy chart to find the psu requirements for many graphics configurations.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

I might look for a psu in the 550-650w range. They are not much more expensive, and should run cooler and quieter.
Overprovisioning a bit is not bad, a psu will consume only the wattage that is demanded of it.

As to quality, buy a tier 1 or 2 unit from this list:
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
 

BRONZ3

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Why the seasonic whe you can get a XFX? The XFX is cheaper and still Seasonic built.
That is why I reccommend a XFX 600W or 550W, you really just need to upgrade the brand because that brand isn't the best.
 

Onderfundig

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In the end i went for a XFX PRO 650 W Core Edition. I was looking at others but i had some issues with availability (not ordering from Amazon when they write "Usually ships within 1-2 months"!) Then it turns out that this one is available from a computer store 5 min away from me at the same price it is offer at Amazon and that they have it in stock. I could have gotten a cheaper one, but a 650 w quality PSU will likely be able to go into my next computer, so i am ok with it.

All in all, thank you so much for the help!