Recommended PSU for New Build

[rancineb]

I'm finishing up the design for my new build and now looking for a PSU. According to my graphics card, it looks like I'll need a 500 Watt PSU. Here is my build specs so far:

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  ■ COOLER MASTER HAF X Blue Edition RC-942-KKN3
  ■ ASRock Z77 Extreme6 LGA 1155 Intel Z77
  ■ Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155
  ■ SAPPHIRE 100354XTL Radeon HD 7870 XT w/Boost 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
  ■ G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600
  ■ SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256BW 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal SSD
  ■ Western Digital WD Black WD2002FAEX 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Any recommended PSU that I should look at? I'd like to get something that has modular cables so I can do proper cable management and not have unused cables laying around. Would like something with good energy efficiency. I know Thermaltake has been a good manufacture in the past. Any suggestions?

 

[rancineb]

Looking around Newegg, it looks like high ratings for a manufacture called Rosewill. I've never heard of them, but it's been many years since I've done a build.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207022

Perfect for your build , is Modular and made by Seasonic

 

[rancineb]

Thanks for the suggestion. I assume Seasonic is a good brand? When I look at the link, it comes up as XFX, not Seasonic. Seems like I wouldn't need 650 Watt PSU, but I could be wrong. I was looking at something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068

What are your thoughts on Rosewill brand PSUs?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048 CX600M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050 CX500M

Nice Corsairs that are modular ^ Would be good fits for your build

Seasonic , Corsair , Antec are all good choices , XFX PSU's are made by Seasonic.

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/psu_manufacturers

Who is the manufacturer of your PSU? ^

 

[rancineb]

Thanks for the suggestions. What's the best way to determine what wattage PSU I should get? Is there any negative of getting one that's more powerful the necessary (e.g. higher electric bill, damage to computer components)?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A 500 watt will run your system , but if you want extra headroom get the 600 watt,The ones I listed are Bronze Certified.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

JohhnyGURU does some nice power supply reviews.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Review_Cat&recatnum=13

 

[rancineb]

Thanks for your help!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

SAPPHIRE 100354XTL Radeon HD 7870 XT w/Boost 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 < Nice card I have that in my Intel build.

 

[rancineb]

One of the very few 7870 XT available. Keeps going out of stock, glad it's back in stock so I can purchase. Need to buy soon before it's gone again. Glad you like it.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I'm going to get another one from newegg for my AMD rig.

 

[rancineb]

Just checked Newegg. Looks like it's out of stock again. DOH!