new build new psu

[\dev\goat]

What do you guys think about this powersupply in this new build ?

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17228346

Is it overkill ? Could I go better or cheaper with this setup ?

 

[JKessell]

Any reason you went with that one?

If you wanted to spend that kind of money on a 550W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009

That's infinitely better.

 

[JKessell]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

If you want a more modular design.

 

[\dev\goat]

Any reason you went with that one?

I had that 850w picked out to start with but after some reading in this section I decided I could go lower on the wattage. Picked that one after looking at some stress test results somewhere. But now I'm doubting the price. I have a feeling most of the price is due to the efficiency rating which is not a great concern to me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

Is this one of the same quality as the corsair 850tx everyone seems to love? And will it be enough? I plan to run this system for a long time and may or may not put another gtx570 in the next couple years.

 

[JKessell]

http://educations.newegg.com/tool/psucalc/index.html

Will give you an over-estimated assessment of what you might need.

I would say 650 would be pushing it for two 570's.

 

[JKessell]

Note here I put TWO 570's.

EDIT: Woops I put an i7 1366 instead of i7 1156. That puts the recommended down to 825W. I still recommend 850W honestly, regardless, if you want to run SLI.

 

[\dev\goat]

I would say 650 would be pushing it for two 570's.

Thanks J-money

I'll play it safe and get the 850tx I think.

I also think you're fishing for 100 posts and classifieds access

 

[JKessell]

Thanks J-money

I'll play it safe and get the 850tx I think.

I also think you're fishing for 100 posts and classifieds access

I've actually got no clue how you see your post count. Enlighten me?

Lastly, 850W is perfect for your SLI setup regardless of switching components later on like maybe another CPU or mobo.

 

[\dev\goat]

I've actually got no clue how you see your post count. Enlighten me?

Click on your own name and View public profile. 24 more posts 'til you get in the classifieds

 

[JKessell]

Thanks for the tip.

Anyway, enjoy your new build, I wish I had that kind of money to spend right now.

Cheers!

 

[EarthDog]

@ JK = double post king. Needs to find the edit button...

That kingwin is pricey b/c of its efficiency rating. 550W with ONE 570 and a quaslity PSU is fine. If you are going SLI with those, I would get a 750W model. Corsair 750HX sounds about right.

 

[SMOKEU]

Get a Corsair TX-950. They're reasonably priced and will give you plenty of power should you decide to go SLI at some stage.

 

[Radioactivaa]

Corsair is a GREAT power supply brand, that power supply is fine, you could also look at Antec, they have great power supplies also, maybe something like this? - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...24&cm_re=antec_modular-_-17-371-024-_-Product

 

[theflyingrat]

Antec CP won't fit in the selected Three Hundred case. Just the P183, P193, and Twelve Hundred. Now, if the OP wanted to upgrade the case to one of those three, they're golden with the CP850 or CP1000.