How much power do I really need? And rate my rig!

g0ggy

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Aug 5, 2013
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Hey everyone, I am currently picking parts for a new PC that I want to build myself ( first timer :p ).

I am basically done with my build. This is the rig:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ( might go with a standard version of the Vengeance series )

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB

PSU: Corsair 500CW

Case: Sharkoon T9 Black/Blue

Extra fan: Cooler Master Hyper TX3

SSD will come at a later date.

So, my first question is: will the power supply be able to handle this rig? I read a lot of reviews and watched a lot of videos and a lot of them say that the GPU I have should be paired with 600W PSU ( minimum ), because of the OCing.

Sites like PC part picker on the other hand say that I have more than enough wattage: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1o35r

And my second question is: what do you think of the build as a whole? I wanted to make one that is future proof, but not completelly overkill. I think I found the right balance with this build.

I can add a second GTX 760 in a few years if I really need to SLI it and I have room for 2 more RAM sticks.

Any suggestions and alternative ideas are appreciated. :D
 

SNA3

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you will need 550W , If you want to add another GTX 760 go for 650 watt.

and that corsair is not compatible with Haswell .

and that motherboard is not SLI
 

SNA3

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this is better

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-400-KKN2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.63 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master i600 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $854.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 12:49 EDT-0400)
 

SNA3

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for future SLI

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-400-KKN2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.63 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $877.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 12:53 EDT-0400)
 

g0ggy

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Aug 5, 2013
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Gah, and here I thought that my PSU good was enough, when in fact it wasn't even compatible with the CPU :/

Didn't know that the Haswell generation would cause problems with compatibility of the PSU. Thanks a lot, you saved me from making a huge mistake.