Good PSU For My 1st Build

iAmJimbo

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May 4, 2013
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Hey guys, this is my first time building a gaming pc for about $400 and I would like to know what PSU would be best with my setup. Prefer something silent and wont make too much noise. Thank you.

SETUP

Mobo - Biostar 880Gz Micro ATX
GPU - NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
CPU - AMD Phenom II X4 965 B.E.
Case - Gigabyte GZ-X7
Ram - G.Skill Ripjaws (2x4) 1600MHz
HDD- Going to use the one from my current computer

PSU - ?? I was thinking maybe a Corsair TX650

ANY SUGGESTIONS ?
 
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For a system using a single GeForce GTX 450 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 400 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 22 Amps or greater and that has at least one 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.

The Corsair TX Series TX650 (SKU# 75-001315 / CP-9020038), with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 54 Amps and with...
For a system using a single GeForce GTX 450 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 400 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 22 Amps or greater and that has at least one 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.

The Corsair TX Series TX650 (SKU# 75-001315 / CP-9020038), with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 54 Amps and with two (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors, is more than sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 450 graphics card.

Other suggestions:
XFX Core Edition PRO550W (P1-550S-XXB9)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

SeaSonic SSR-450RM 450W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151124
 
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