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8/26/12 at 4:03am
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Hey guys, this is my first time building my own pc and I'm just lost on what PSU to buy. I was thinking about getting roughly 500W but I'd like to hear what you guys think and also if you could give me names of good PSUs as well that'd be great. Btw I'd prefer something that isn't too expensive and preferably grey/black(to match the rest of my components).

My components:

  • Intel i7 3770k(probably going to overlock)
  • Asus Sabertooth Z77
  • No graphics card - using Intel HD 4000
  • Corsair Vengence DDR3 2x4gb - CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
  • About 5 fans
  • 2 HDDs

What do you guys think?
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post #2 of 9
8/26/12 at 4:24am
What are you doing with the machine. Will you never need a GPU?
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8/26/12 at 4:27am
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Go here http://www.jonnyguru.com/ for in-depth PSU reviews. You can take his reviews to the bank.
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8/26/12 at 4:29am
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If you don't plan on getting a massive card, ever. Then a quality 500w will be -MORE- than enough for that build, even with overclocking, cooling, and many disks. If you think you might get a large card in the future, you can't go wrong with a quality 650.

Modern architecture with high efficiency (as well as those silly high 80 PLUS rated supplies) tend to lead to less power drain that older stuff. Of course, not counting the huge increases of overclocking with that statement.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088 <--- Seasonic X650, if you're planning on getting a GPU sometime.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151097 <--- Otherwise, a Seasonic X400 if you never plan on getting a GPU. It will still be more than enough for your system.

EDIT: Forgot to include this, if you do choose to go the Seasonic route, and can use Newegg to do it, the Seasonic X750 Gold is on sale for 119.99.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

They build a top notch product, and don't spend more for Corsair, they use Seasonic parts. rolleyes.gif
Edited by mezmenir - 8/26/12 at 4:33am
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8/26/12 at 4:31am
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Well if you really plan on not using a graphics card you really don't even need a 500w power supply. I would definitely recommend this to you. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

You have pretty decent specs...kinda kills the whole build without a graphics card but it's your choice.
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8/26/12 at 4:34am
You could use a 350Watt but finding a quality 350Watt will be around the same price as a quality 500Watt unit because the demand is so low.
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8/26/12 at 4:36am
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Not doing the whole wattage debate here versus overkill and not overkill, but you shouldn't cheap out on your PSU quality wise. It just leads to problems down the road that you end up spending more money for.
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8/26/12 at 9:38pm
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If you don't plan on getting a massive card, ever. Then a quality 500w will be -MORE- than enough for that build, even with overclocking, cooling, and many disks. If you think you might get a large card in the future, you can't go wrong with a quality 650.
Modern architecture with high efficiency (as well as those silly high 80 PLUS rated supplies) tend to lead to less power drain that older stuff. Of course, not counting the huge increases of overclocking with that statement.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088 <--- Seasonic X650, if you're planning on getting a GPU sometime.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151097 <--- Otherwise, a Seasonic X400 if you never plan on getting a GPU. It will still be more than enough for your system.
EDIT: Forgot to include this, if you do choose to go the Seasonic route, and can use Newegg to do it, the Seasonic X750 Gold is on sale for 119.99.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087
They build a top notch product, and don't spend more for Corsair, they use Seasonic parts. rolleyes.gif

Thanks, repped not sure if it even affects since I'm a new member but thanks a lot thumb.gif

Oh forgot to ask, if you know of any cheaper PSUs that are as good. I'll just stick with the one you gave me if there isn't.
Edited by Xfcs - 8/26/12 at 9:50pm
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8/26/12 at 11:20pm
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Thanks, repped not sure if it even affects since I'm a new member but thanks a lot thumb.gif
Oh forgot to ask, if you know of any cheaper PSUs that are as good. I'll just stick with the one you gave me if there isn't.

You can probably find cheaper, like Rosewill for example. Some of their cheaper ones are substantially cheaper, but you have to be "gentle" with them. I mainly just recommend the Seasonic (or Corsair AX/HX) because of their warranty, and just raw durability. Higher end Silverstone as well, as I'd imagine Seasonic is their OEM. My SST Gold 750 was a beast, but my board killed it (sort of D:)

Since your build won't be featuring a power happy GPU, you can probably get away with a 500w Rosewill or Antec Earthwatts PSU pretty easily- but yeah quality wise, the Seasonic X400 can probably take a higher beating, that and it has higher efficiency, which means less heat and noise.
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