Help with choice of PSU.

[Aaron Chavez]

Hello Im building a new system here, ill be using it as a gaming rig with some overclocking and would like some advice on a good PSU (wattage, brand, ect. The list follows:

Motherboard:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EM4SHA0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

CPU:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KPRWAX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

CPU Cooler:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZN2NH6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RAM:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EUPV2RQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Video Card:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H9ZRCBO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

SSD:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NB8WRU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER


Thanks for the help!

 

[TwistedFury]

I would go with this http://www.amazon.com/XFX-PRO750W-Bronze-Energy-Certified/dp/B0045L4BJ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413393860&sr=1-1&keywords=750w+80%2B+sli

 

[tiny voices]

You are overpaying by alot for that performance. I recommend an i5 and a cheaper motherboard for a gaming build. Also get a gtx980 not a 780ti.

For example that RAM is WAY overpriced. 16gb RAM can be had for $135.

 

[sadams04]

If you haven't committed to those parts yet, I would swap out the memory. Good modules and all, but the tall heat spreaders aren't needed and they have high voltage (1.65). For gaming look toward DDR3-1600 CL7 or CL8 modules (gaming software won't see a difference in memory speeds). If you will be doing other productivity work, look for DDR3-1866 CL9 (low latency). At the moment pricing looks like the modules below are the best bang for-the-buck. On the PSU front, the EVGA Supernova series is good and there are others as well, but just stick with the tried-and-true manufacturers in XFX or Seasonic. 550w for a single GPU, or up that to a 750w if you want to add a second 780 Ti down the road.

MEM => http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d16gxm
PSU => http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#m=71,39&W=550,860&e=4,2&sort=a9

 

[Aaron Chavez]

The parts i committed to are the CPU and motherboard.

 

[tiny voices]

I would not commit to that motherboard. You can get a cheaper board that does everything the same. Also if you are only gaming, the i5 will perform identically to the i7.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

@tiny Voices I already purchased it, and its shipping out, so lets just put that one in the bag and say i made the mistake, what could i do about that graphics card, im just looking for something to max out settings on a 1080 for a few years and on.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

Also, would a Evga supernova 650 watt be plenty?

 

[tiny voices]

That PSU is fine AS LONG AS it is the P2, B2, G2 version. NOTHING else. I would personally recommend an XFX650 instead.

Get a gtx980, hands down. It will run cooler, quieter, better, and use less power than the 780ti.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

@ tiny voices
is there a specific brand for the 980?

 

[tiny voices]

Nope, get whatever is cheapest. Thats what I do. Most people prefer MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte, EVGA.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

Ok thanks for the help guys. Now i just cant figure out which ram to choose from, maybe someone can list 1 for me? Or does the listed below do well? I just heard Corsair is a good ram to use

 

[tiny voices]

Get ANY brand 1600mhx 1.5v ddr3 cl9(or lower).

There is very little to no quality difference between RAM companies. I personally dislike Corsair because it is overpriced.

 

[Aaron Chavez]

Thank you so much for the help on the build!

 

[tiny voices]

Not a problem. Glad to help!