First time builder. Tell me what PSU I should buy for this build. I have no idea about PSUs.

Anurag Jagtap

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First of all, forgive me for my bad english, it is not my first language.
This will be my first build ever, the current setup i am using to write this post is 5+ years old now and has no room for upgrades.

This will be my new system:

  • 1. Asus H110M-C motherboard
    2. I5 6400 processor with stock cooler
    3. Hyperx fury 2x4 GB = 8 GB at 2133 MHz DDR4 Memory
    4. Zotac GTX 1060 Mini
    5. Total of 2 120 mm case fans (including the one of the case) - 1 at the back and the other at front.
    6. Standard keyboard and mouse.
    7. A CD ROM read and write combo by sony
    8. A 1 TB of WD HDD 7200 rpm
    9. Corsair 88R case with one 120 mm fan at the back
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I used outervision/coolermaster's psu calculator. It showed 323W load and a recommended 373 W PSU. It recommended a 550W PSU in the result.

I am stuck at finding the right PSU for this configuration. The more I researched about it the more I got confused. People on other media suggested a 450W to 650W PSU with at least 80+ Bronze rating.
I am not like on a very tight budget but i also don't want to spend more.
Overclocking is out the question.

Just tell me what PSU should i get for this build and tell me more about it like why and how you arrived at the conclusion, enlighten me, kinda.

 
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We tend to recommend around 550w units as well in this power consumption range as there are very few high quality units of lesser capacity. As far as which ones to choose greatly depends on what is available in your country. Seasonic offers quality units that are widely available, probably their cheapest would be the S12II 520w.
We tend to recommend around 550w units as well in this power consumption range as there are very few high quality units of lesser capacity. As far as which ones to choose greatly depends on what is available in your country. Seasonic offers quality units that are widely available, probably their cheapest would be the S12II 520w.
 
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Anurag Jagtap

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It got more confusing when i read about efficiency numbers and "not going cheap on PSUs". In one article it said that a psu is more efficient when it is at 40 to 60 percent load.
Okay so a 550W Psu with gold or bronze rating will do right?
Yes, there are good brands available in my country.
 
Correct PSUs are more efficient in the middle of the power range.

No, not just any 550w PSU with gold or bronze ratings. It can be gold or bronze but still be low quality, as the rating only refers to the power efficiency, not the quality.

Check the link SR71 posted above to the Seasonic 520w.