[SOLVED] Best PSU for my first configuration

Ivan_47

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Hi all, i need help to choose the best PSU for my configuration. Its the first time i build a pc.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($236.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($104.93 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($173.85 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 250 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($70.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB GAMING OC Video Card
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung C27JG50 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor
Total: $967.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-09 13:26 EDT-0400


Do you think that the corsair tx650m could be a good choice? But first of all, 650 W are really enough? Thanks a lot!
 
Solution
For wattage, I find this chart very useful:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

650w is fine for any modern graphics card.
The TXM psu is good quality.
Another good alternative is the seasonic focus line. They are particularly compact at 140mm if that makes a difference.

ON your build, I think 250gb may be a bit small these days.
I think I would use a 1tb samsung evo for all and defer on the HDD untill you actually need the space.
Another alternative is the intel 660P in 1 or 2tb capacity which is cheap but not quite in the same performance class. Still vastly better than any HDD.

kaehligj

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Its always a problem choosing an adequate wattage PSU.

Here are some hints pointing the right way.
Look up the power consumption on each and every device throwing on the mb, including the motherboard itself.

On the specifications table, look for a TPD (Total Power Dissapation) figure in Watts.
Total up all the figures to get the required minimum spec.
Then add some 100W to the total, and you have a very good ballpark figure on the required PSU wattage.
 
For wattage, I find this chart very useful:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

650w is fine for any modern graphics card.
The TXM psu is good quality.
Another good alternative is the seasonic focus line. They are particularly compact at 140mm if that makes a difference.

ON your build, I think 250gb may be a bit small these days.
I think I would use a 1tb samsung evo for all and defer on the HDD untill you actually need the space.
Another alternative is the intel 660P in 1 or 2tb capacity which is cheap but not quite in the same performance class. Still vastly better than any HDD.
 
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Ivan_47

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For wattage, I find this chart very useful:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

650w is fine for any modern graphics card.
The TXM psu is good quality.
Another good alternative is the seasonic focus line. They are particularly compact at 140mm if that makes a difference.

ON your build, I think 250gb may be a bit small these days.
I think I would use a 1tb samsung evo for all and defer on the HDD untill you actually need the space.
Another alternative is the intel 660P in 1 or 2tb capacity which is cheap but not quite in the same performance class. Still vastly better than any HDD.

Thanks for the suggestions, very useful chart too