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help picking psu?

frostynoob

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Hi there
Im trying out building my first gaming pc but im confused on how to pick the right wattage psu, also what brand. my specs are as followed:

i5 4590
MSI B85M-E45 Intel LGA 1150 Micro-ATX Motherboard
g.skill ripjaws ddr3 8gb 2400mhz
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO CPU Cooler
ASUS DRW-24D3ST 24x Internal OEM DVD Burner Drive
and either MSI gtx 750ti or gtx 960

my general assumption was a 500W psu but im not sure

thanks in advance
 
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I don't see why you need gold btw, you cannot OC a 4590.

It'd run perfectly on a decent bronze rated 550w PSU honestly but like this'd...


Thanks for the response
Unfortunately i cant use newegg/amazon because i live in Australia and using the extra money on international shipping would not be ideal. is the main feature i need the 550W and 80+ Gold rating?
 


I don't see why you need gold btw, you cannot OC a 4590.

It'd run perfectly on a decent bronze rated 550w PSU honestly but like this'd be fine

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m

 
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Haha, sorry forgot to mention that!
thanks for your help.