Looking for psu requirement and a price/performance psu advice for my build

[vinedrai]

Hello,

My build looks like this;

AMD FX-8350
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5"
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR

pcpartpicker estimates 489w total for those parts. Would I be fine with 600w? I wonder if anything higher is overkill or recommended to be safe. I have made my mind on all parts but the psu and I am close to my budget limit so I am looking for a price/performance unit.

My options are given below, including their approximate prices where I live.

CORSAIR CX 80+ BRONZE 750W... $144.5
COOLER MASTER RS-750 GX 80+ 750W... $137.5
COOLER MASTER G750M 80+ 750W... $137.5
CORSAIR CX 80+ 750W... $136
COOLER MASTER RS-700 G 80+ 700W... $124.5
CORSAIR CX 80+ BRONZE 600W... $118.5
COOLER MASTER RS-650 GX 80+ 650W... $117
CORSAIR CX 80+ 600W $107...
ZALMAN ZM700-GLX 80+ 700W... $104.5
COOLER MASTER RS-700 B 700W... $97
COOLER MASTER RS-600 G 80+ 600W... $ 97
ZALMAN ZM600-GLX 80+ 600W... $93.5
CORSAIR VS 650W... $93
COOLER MASTER RS-600 B 600W... $78.5
ZALMAN ZM600-LX 600W... $76.5

I would prefer an option slightly above the minimum requirement, just in case. Several dollars of difference isn't that important but I don't want to pay for what I don't really need at this point.

Thanks in advance for any answer.

 

[Slaycom]

You will be fine with a 600-700w PSU, only reason I would consider more is if you plan to Crossfire in the near future. If not, just stick with one of those. Modular is always great.

 

[prit87]

GO for EVGA G2 750 watt MODULAR PSU http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr one of the best psu available in the market its a TIER 1 PSU it cost's 94$ which is a very reasonable price and has a solid 10 years of warranty so you dont have to worry about buying another PSU in the next 10 Years.

 

[vinedrai]

You will be fine with a 600-700w PSU, only reason I would consider more is if you plan to Crossfire in the near future. If not, just stick with one of those. Modular is always great.

I don't plan to crossfire and/or overclock, but 600w still sounds a bit risky to me for a gaming build. I am no expert, but people usually suggest stronger PSUs. I have been thinking about ZALMAN ZM700-GLX 80+ 700W. The price isn't that bad, but I have no idea about its performance other than some unreliable comments on some seller websites. Is that model reliable?

GO for EVGA G2 750 watt MODULAR PSU http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr one of the best psu available in the market its a TIER 1 PSU it cost's 94$ which is a very reasonable price and has a solid 10 years of warranty so you dont have to worry about buying another PSU in the next 10 Years.

Sadly, there are only a few EVGA units where I live. It has only recently entered the market. The unit you mentioned hasn't yet been brought. What about this one: EVGA 600B Bronze 600W 80+ BRONZE?

The other stronger models I can find are no good for my budget.

 

[prit87]

You will be fine with a 600-700w PSU, only reason I would consider more is if you plan to Crossfire in the near future. If not, just stick with one of those. Modular is always great.

I don't plan to crossfire and/or overclock, but 600w still sounds a bit risky to me for a gaming build. I am no expert, but people usually suggest stronger PSUs. I have been thinking about ZALMAN ZM700-GLX 80+ 700W. The price isn't that bad, but I have no idea about its performance other than some unreliable comments on some seller websites.

GO for EVGA G2 750 watt MODULAR PSU http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr one of the best psu available in the market its a TIER 1 PSU it cost's 94$ which is a very reasonable price and has a solid 10 years of warranty so you dont have to worry about buying another PSU in the next 10 Years.

Sadly, there are only a few EVGA units where I live. It has only recently entered the market. The unit you mentioned hasn't yet been brought. What about this one: EVGA 600B Bronze 600W 80+ BRONZE?

The other stronger models I can find are no good for my budget.

EVGA B1 in not that good then go for the b2 model in evga http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr or go with xfx 650 watt psu http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx

 

[vinedrai]

You will be fine with a 600-700w PSU, only reason I would consider more is if you plan to Crossfire in the near future. If not, just stick with one of those. Modular is always great.

I don't plan to crossfire and/or overclock, but 600w still sounds a bit risky to me for a gaming build. I am no expert, but people usually suggest stronger PSUs. I have been thinking about ZALMAN ZM700-GLX 80+ 700W. The price isn't that bad, but I have no idea about its performance other than some unreliable comments on some seller websites.

GO for EVGA G2 750 watt MODULAR PSU http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr one of the best psu available in the market its a TIER 1 PSU it cost's 94$ which is a very reasonable price and has a solid 10 years of warranty so you dont have to worry about buying another PSU in the next 10 Years.

Sadly, there are only a few EVGA units where I live. It has only recently entered the market. The unit you mentioned hasn't yet been brought. What about this one: EVGA 600B Bronze 600W 80+ BRONZE?

The other stronger models I can find are no good for my budget.

EVGA B1 in not that good then go for the b2 model in evga http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr or go with xfx 650 watt psu http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx

Thanks for your concern, but that model is not available either. The next model I can get is EVGA SuperNOVA 750 NEX750G 750W 80+ GOLD (120-PG-750-GR) and it is pricey. There is no other model in-between. XFX is also out of option for me.

Instead, could you take a look at the list I posted in the OP and suggest me a good price/performance unit from that list if possible, please?

 

[prit87]

the psu u have mentioned are all tier 3 series .
go with either of these PSU ......a good 550 watt psu with 30 amp @12+ volt is what you need . r9 280x TDP is 250 watt which you will only reach if u are benchmarking at maxed out gameplay the card will consume 200- 210 watt max.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151137&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-151-137-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-139-010-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151132&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-151-132-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-139-020-_-Product

 

[vinedrai]

the psu u have mentioned are all tier 3 series .
go with either of these PSU ......a good 550 watt psu with 30 amp @12+ volt is what you need . r9 280x TDP is 250 watt which you will only reach if u are benchmarking at maxed out gameplay the card will consume 200- 210 watt max.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151137&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-151-137-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-139-010-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151132&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-151-132-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020&cm_re=seasonic_650-_-17-139-020-_-Product

I really appreciate your effort to help me, but I can't find any of those units you have been mentioning in my country

What about this one: Seasonic S12II-620 620W 80+ Bronze (SEA-S12II-620)?

For reference: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

It says 48A at +12V. There is also a modular version (M12II), with same specs, which costs about 10% more. Does it look good enough?

 

[prit87]

yes go with Seasonic S12II-620 620W its a good PSU and have enough wattage and AMPS than u need.
getting modular or non modular its totally up to u the quality will remain the same just a clean cable management with the modular one.

 

[vinedrai]

yes go with Seasonic S12II-620 620W its a good PSU and have enough wattage and AMPS than u need.
getting modular or non modular its totally up to u the quality will remain the same just a clean cable management with the modular one.

Alright, thanks

 

[prit87]

no problem.

 

[vinedrai]

no problem.

I have just found a cheap and powerful PSU, High Power Element Smart 750W (HP-EP-750S). 750W, single rail 56A @ +12V and it is modular while being only very slightly more expensive than Seasonic S12II-620 620W 80+ Bronze (SEA-S12II-620)

Official specs: http://www.highpower-tech.com/ID/product_page.php?class=20100527154213&id=20121210173928#product

I have made some research and the brand apparently belongs to Sirfa which belonged to Sirtec years ago before it was sold. Is High Power reliable? I couldn't find any review and it looks like it isn't even sold on sites like newegg, amazon etc.

 

[prit87]

i am not familiar with that brand so i would advice u better stick to a reliable and familiar brand.