Power Supply Recommendation

AEROEngineer · Oct 19, 2016

Hello there,

I'm currently trying to obtain a new build with the following specs:

CPU: i7-6700k @ 4GHz
MOBO: MSI Z170A Krait Gaming 3X
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070
RAM: HyperX FURY 16GB DDR3 1866
Cooling: Corsair H110i

I currently have a Corsair CX750M PSU and was wondering if this would be adequate for my potential new rig.

Thanks in advance!

Luminary · Oct 20, 2016

The CX line isn't great for overclocking builds. If you have the funds I suggest upgrading to either of these two PSU's to ensure your system remains stable under duress:

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $89.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-20 00:00 EDT-0400

Or

Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-20 00:00 EDT-0400

Chugalug_ · Oct 20, 2016

What is your budget for the whole build?
Do you need OS/monitor/peripherals/headset?
You can do much better.

AEROEngineer · Oct 20, 2016

Luminary :

Thanks!!

Chugalug_ :

My max budget is around $1500. Currently the build I listed there lies around $1200 excluding the PSU and including the case. I already have peripherals and monitor. I'm just focused on the PC itself. White/Black components are preferred for theme purposes.

Chugalug_ · Oct 20, 2016

Good to know!

The CX750M is a solid unit and is quite recent, no need to worry.
I'm sure Luminary was referring to the CX (non-m) which are absolutely dreadful.
I'll post a build in a sec.

Chugalug_ · Oct 20, 2016

Here you go, should be all you need.
You need DDR4 memory btw.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($151.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($73.68 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.80 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($604.00 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1355.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-20 02:21 EDT-0400

Chugalug_ · Oct 20, 2016

1070 variant.
Also just checking you have a 144hz monitor right?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($151.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($73.68 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.80 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1141.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-20 02:22 EDT-0400

AEROEngineer · Oct 25, 2016

Chugalug_ :

At the moment, I only have a 50/60Hz monitor.

My intended use for this computer is heavy gaming as well as 3D modeling software. Would the 6700k be better for the 3D rendering? Or would it still be better to stick with the 6600K?

Regarding the motherboard.. I like that one a lot. Another one I was looking at was the ASUS Z170 S Sabertooth. Which one is worth picking? And are there any other even better mobos with a similar color scheme (black and/or white) with a relatively similar price? Such as MSI Z170A

Another question pertaining to storage... I plan to use the same HDD for my new build, which I imagine will mean that I will have to reinstall windows. What steps do I need to take to ensure that all my files and necessary documents are safe when switching builds? I already know that programs, applications, and games will be useless and will require re-downloading once I've switched the HDD to the new build.

Thanks again

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2016

The CX450M and CX550M and CX650M are the 3 models that were redesigned with new platform.

madmatt30 · Oct 25, 2016

^ what he said (well 90% anyway)
there is a new cx750m too.

if your old psu looks like this

black badge,green/white writing - its the old circa 2012 model & you should in all honesty replace it.

if it looks like this

black/silver label,black writing - youre good.

The old model is capable of running that rig but it has 2 major issues
1.its not even close to capable of its 750w label rating.
2.The old 2012 models have a tendency to just outright die before their time,

why even risk it with that much moneys worth of components??
$60-70 gets you something very good quality with a 5 year warranty & all brand new & shiny.
drop in the ocean when youre spending that kind of budget anyway imo.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2016

Only the 3 have the new platform , the rest are still the same from what I've read.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2016

I looked it up , only the 3 models , I mentioned above have the added DC-DC converters to help with reliability and stability.

Polymer capacitors are used in these 3 models , WHICH TEND TO HAVE A LONGER LIFE and don't fail as often as the former electrolytic capacitors that were used.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2016

The 750W isn't updated ,only the 3 I mentioned , others just have a nice new cover.

madmatt30 · Oct 25, 2016

Yes mate , been looking , rails are exactly the same.
The newer badged model has a bigger fan, weighs 300gram more, & has a slightly different cable layout.

It does have a 40c rating & 5 year warranty so I'm not entirely sure what corsair have dome here at all.

Upgraded the fan & dropped some heatsinks in there somewhere ???!!??
Maybe - this is corsair after all, & it wouldn't be the first time they'd done something that is essentially stupid & underhand

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2016

I stand corrected texted my friend I know on another EURO forum and he texted me back and stated that the 750w and 850w were updated at a later date , he sent me a new chart that seems to confirm this.

madmatt30 · Oct 25, 2016

^ good to know , I'd just like to see some proper stripdowns of the whole new range personally.
Only found one relevant to the 450 & that may as well be written in dutch ;-) (which it is)

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2016

I agree , I wish they would push out a review or 2 on these models.

AEROEngineer · Oct 25, 2016

madmatt30 :

^ what he said (well 90% anyway)
there is a new cx750m too.

if your old psu looks like this

black badge,green/white writing - its the old circa 2012 model & you should in all honesty replace it.

if it looks like this

black/silver label,black writing - youre good.

The old model is capable of running that rig but it has 2 major issues
1.its not even close to capable of its 750w label rating.
2.The old 2012 models have a tendency to just outright die before their time,

why even risk it with that much moneys worth of components??
$60-70 gets you something very good quality with a 5 year warranty & all brand new & shiny.
drop in the ocean when youre spending that kind of budget anyway imo.

Mine is the green one

so then which PSU would you recommend?

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

I'd recommend a modular 550/650w PSU, or if you want to go SLI a 750w.
I'll list some below.
The last 3 are fully modular while the first is semi-modular.
Good budget choice: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na
Recommended choices: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/DPCwrH/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na
SLI choice: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/7wVBD3/rosewill-power-supply-quark750

AEROEngineer · Oct 26, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Okay, great!! Thanks =]

Chugalug_ · Oct 26, 2016

Let me know via this thread or PM if you have any other questions or issues.

AEROEngineer · Oct 26, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I posted a couple other questions earlier, but I'll repost them here

So my intended use for this computer is heavy gaming as well as 3D modeling software. Would the 6700k be better for the 3D rendering? Or would it still be better to stick with the 6600K?

Regarding the motherboard.. I like that one a lot. Another one I was looking at was the ASUS Z170 S Sabertooth. Which one is worth picking? And are there any other even better mobos with a similar color scheme (black and/or white) with a relatively similar price? What about the MSI Z170A? And in a general case, what features do you look for in the Z170's across different boards to see which is better?

Chugalug_ · Oct 26, 2016

Yes, the 6700k would be better.
The Z170-A is a better option overall imo, but all comes down to personal preference.
The MSI Z170-A isn't as good, but still solid.
I look for features, quality components and good support.

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