Help choosing PSU for workstation

[Johnny B Goode]

Hello everyone!

I'm builing up a workstation for CAD, rendering and graphic design. I'll run programs such as 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. I won't use it for gaming.
I already have an Intel Core i7 4770 processor, a GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H motherboard and a AMD FirePro v4900 GPU.
I honestly have no idea about PSUs, so I'd like you to help me choosing a good one, preferably silent.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ahmadjon]

This one will be good you'll be safe and this power supply is dead silent
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Supply/dp/B00EB7UIRS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382951687&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+rm+650

 

[Pinhedd]

Hello everyone!

I'm builing up a workstation for CAD, rendering and graphic design. I'll run programs such as 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. I won't use it for gaming.
I already have an Intel Core i7 4770 processor, a GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H motherboard and a AMD FirePro v4900 GPU.
I honestly have no idea about PSUs, so I'd like you to help me choosing a good one, preferably silent.

Thanks in advance.

Since you're building a production oriented system rather than a gaming system, it's best that you invest the money now to buy a high quality PSU rather than experience downtime later on. It all comes down to dollar value of time.

Thus, your choices are limited to Seasonic... and Seasonic.

I recommend this one

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151097

Your workstation will fall well within a 400 watt envelope and the platinum rating will keep it nice and quiet.

 

[Tradesman1]

Any thoughts of adding another GPU or anything else? If not would go with the Seasonic 450, Haswell certified, and plenty for your rig,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151124

if unsure, for $15 more move up to the 650

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118

 

[C12Friedman]

I think I'll push the 650W unit Tradesman1 links, reviewed here, super solid unit http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=348 and gives you headroom for possible expansion (and it'll run quieter)

 

[Akashdeep]

Hello everyone!

I'm builing up a workstation for CAD, rendering and graphic design. I'll run programs such as 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. I won't use it for gaming.
I already have an Intel Core i7 4770 processor, a GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H motherboard and a AMD FirePro v4900 GPU.
I honestly have no idea about PSUs, so I'd like you to help me choosing a good one, preferably silent.

Thanks in advance.

Mind to look on it: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Silent-Pro-RSA00-AMBAJ3-US/dp/B002RWJGCM/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1383009686&sr=1-24 ?

 

[Tradesman1]

Hello everyone!

I'm builing up a workstation for CAD, rendering and graphic design. I'll run programs such as 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. I won't use it for gaming.
I already have an Intel Core i7 4770 processor, a GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H motherboard and a AMD FirePro v4900 GPU.
I honestly have no idea about PSUs, so I'd like you to help me choosing a good one, preferably silent.

Thanks in advance.

Mind to look on it: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Silent-Pro-RSA00-AMBAJ3-US/dp/B002RWJGCM/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1383009686&sr=1-24 ?

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???? 1000 watts, for what, going to run two PCs from it? 😉

 

[Akashdeep]

Hello everyone!

I'm builing up a workstation for CAD, rendering and graphic design. I'll run programs such as 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. I won't use it for gaming.
I already have an Intel Core i7 4770 processor, a GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H motherboard and a AMD FirePro v4900 GPU.
I honestly have no idea about PSUs, so I'd like you to help me choosing a good one, preferably silent.

Thanks in advance.

Mind to look on it: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Silent-Pro-RSA00-AMBAJ3-US/dp/B002RWJGCM/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1383009686&sr=1-24 ?

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???? 1000 watts, for what, going to run two PCs from it? 😉

If you look at few lines of the PSU details, you can see that you can go for 600, 700 & 850 Watt too, with the same PSU.

Just select bellow the Size option.

 

[Tradesman1]

Saw that, couldn't understand why a link to 1000 watt, also the 600 of these is a weak one, runs 480 continuous

 

[Akashdeep]

700? 850??

All are weak????

 

[Tradesman1]

The 700 is peak 700, runs at 600 continuous, the 850 is better, differential wise, with peak at 850 it runs at 816 continuous

 

[Akashdeep]

The 700 is peak 700, runs at 600 continuous, the 850 is better, differential wise, with peak at 850 it runs at 816 continuous

Where you saw that "runs at **** continuous"?

As if you are using those.

 

[Tradesman1]

Look at the PSU label under the 12 volt rail to get an idea of what a PSU can run the rig at continuously (and even that can be generous) as many inflate the power ratings which yo can check with a meter

 

[Akashdeep]

Look at the PSU label under the 12 volt rail to get an idea of what a PSU can run the rig at continuously (and even that can be generous) as many inflate the power ratings which yo can check with a meter

Can you suggest few of your choice from Amazon? Eager to know.

 

[Tradesman1]

Looks like they show about 160 of the SeaSonic brand

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_in_-2_p_89_39?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A193870011%2Cn%3A1161760%2Cp_89%3ASeasonic&bbn=1161760&ie=UTF8&qid=1383016866&rnid=2528832011

 

[Akashdeep]

No, I am asking about Cooler Master PSU, not seasonic.

 

[Johnny B Goode]

Thanks for the answers so far. Is there any other important thing besides the power to pay attention to? What about Antec and Corsair, are them on the same league as Seasonic?

 

[Pinhedd]

Thanks for the answers so far. Is there any other important thing besides the power to pay attention to? What about Antec and Corsair, are them on the same league as Seasonic?

Antec and Corsair don't make PSUs, they outsource that to other companies. In fact, many of the Corsair PSUs that we all know and love are made by Seasonic.

 

[Tradesman1]

Both have good PSUs (and an occasional stinker), I just look to SeaSonic first and normally find one at a reasonable price, like XFX, RaidMax has made a big turnaorund from a few years ago

 

[C12Friedman]

For ultimate quiet (from the PSU) there are fanless models such as the Seasonic SS-460FL2 or the SuperFlower built Rosewill SilentNight-500 but at ~$140, they are pricy. Both are very good (top of the line IMO) PSU's and would work fine

 

[cin19]

For the price/performance ratio, Antec Neo Eco 520C 520W for $45 is the hard to beat. http://us.ncix.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=86280&vpn=NEO%20ECO%20520C&manufacture=Antec&promoid=1145

It is haswell compatible and make by SeaSonic, and 80 PLUS Certified.

 

[Johnny B Goode]

Ok, after your feedback and doing some research I think I'll go for a SeaSonic 450W or 650W 80 PLUS, not sure if bronze, silver or gold though (platinum are too expensive).

 

[cin19]

Bronze is more than enough, but if the price is right then get the silver or gold.

 

[Tradesman1]

Let us know how the build goes 😉

 

[Johnny B Goode]

Thank you very much mates.