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PSU wattage need?
What is the minimum PSU wattage that I need to run this build without running a risk of not having enough power? I am not planning on overclocking the GPU and am also not planning on running SLI in the future. The only thing that I would most likely add is a cheap card for WLAN. The estimated wattage is 448w, so I am planning on getting a 500w CXM500 from Corsair. Would that be enough?

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October 15, 2014 1:29:15 AM

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cyYbVn
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cyYbVn/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $998.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-15 04:39 EDT-0400

I replaced the GTX 780 with GTX 970, it is better

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October 15, 2014 1:28:33 AM

Hi there,

I wouldnt recommend you a CX-series for such a build. Go with XFX or Seasonic one with 600-650W. Btw why GTX 780 insted of GTX 970? Second one is newer and better. Also CPU would run fine with stock cooler because you would not OC it since it not a K-series chip. SSD from Kingston is a waste (they changed their "hardware" to keep their SSD's cheap). I suggest you to go with Samsung 840 EVO! The rest is ok I guess.

Have a nice day mate!

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