Budget PSU for gtx970 build

[jhark515]

Building a computer soon with an i5 4690k and a gtx 970. I'm looking for a reliable psu that won't break the bank. I'm looking to add a second graphics card down the road so I'll be upgrading it when I do that anyway. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

 

[williamhh]

how much do you want to spend?

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($133.99 @ NCIX US)
this one fit?

 

[jhark515]

I'm looking for something more temporary and inexpensive. Under $100 would be ideal. Again i'll be upgrading it to a higher end one in a few months.

 

[jhark515]

The first option. Just something to run the one card now, and i'll be upgrading it when i buy a second card in a few months. Probably around next summer before I go to college.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

While that EVGA is a great unit 850 watts for a single 970 is insane. As in you could run 3 x 970s with that unit. Literally.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

XFX TS 550w. It's made by Seasonic like all XFX units and is 80 Plus Gold certified. No need to upgrade unless you upgrade to a more powerful graphics setup.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550gts3x

 

[williamhh]

The first option. Just something to run the one card now, and i'll be upgrading it when i buy a second card in a few months. Probably around next summer before I go to college.

sorry i deleted my post feel like an idiot for not reading yours carefully
so this one?
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

 

[Math Geek]

how about one that covers both? this one will run the system now and won't need to be upgraded for the second card as it will run 2 970's fine, handle overclocking of the cpu and gpu's. plus it is under the $100, semi modular and a high quality unit as well

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-21 12:42 EDT-0400

 

[Deleted member 217926]

And I missed the Sli part so I'm an idiot too.

This fits your needs and with no need to upgrade when adding a second card.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

The unit is only 80 Plus Bronze certified but it did Silver in testing. It's the best 'bang for your buck' unit on the market and has been for a while now.

 

[jhark515]

Those both look like excellent options that fit my budget, I'll look at both of them. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Math Geek and I recommended the same unit. He just beat me to the post by a few seconds :lol:

 

[Math Geek]

they are the same psu and the first one i thought of when i read your post.

as anort says, the evga b2 is the best bang for the buck most of the time and with the rebates it usually has available, it is hard to pass on. no sense spending more for less psu that will have to be replaced later on anyway when this one is high quality and ready for the job you ask of it. 😀