Need Help Choosing A Power Supply

[Jakeola1]

I'm not sure on what power supply i want. I might overclock sometime in the future so possibly 650W or higher. can someone help me out? Thanks


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $198.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $135.36)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $119.99)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($24.99)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($13.41 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1231.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-20 09:52 EDT-0400

 

[timeconsumer]

You don't want a Corsair CX, that's for sure.
Get an XFX 550w: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9 it's plenty of power even for a huge overclock
If you want to SLI in the future get an EVGA 750w B2: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr ($49.99 after MIR!!)

 

[Jakeola1]

You don't want a Corsair CX, that's for sure.
Get an XFX 550w: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9 it's plenty of power even for a huge overclock
If you want to SLI in the future get an EVGA 750w B2: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr ($49.99 after MIR!!)

Why wouldn't i want the corsair cx? From the reviews i've seen it looks like a solid psu and it's semi modular

 

[timeconsumer]

It's a very mediocre power supply that uses cheap capacitors (samxon) that will not last as long and can cause issues.

 

[drtoast]

i personally wouldnt use the b2 either.... the g2 on the other hand... but you get what you pay for.

It's good..... vgood at this offer price... but at standard price if take the g2 over it.

edit - actually i dont see the 49.99.... its only a $15 MIR

 

[timeconsumer]

i personally wouldnt use the b2 either.... the g2 on the other hand... but you get what you pay for.

It's good..... vgood at this offer price... but at standard price if take the g2 over it.

edit - actually i dont see the 49.99.... its only a $15 MIR

The price changed, it was a $30 MIR from NCIX, it's down to $10 now.
And the B2 is still a tier 2 unit, up there with many other Seasonic and Super Flower options. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Of course the G2 is far better. But the B2 still has all Nippon Chemi-Con caps, excellent voltage regulation (1.1%) and good ripple suppression (45mV) for the 12v rails. It definitely has a place in gaming machines for people who are on a Corsair budget.

 

[drtoast]

i personally wouldnt use the b2 either.... the g2 on the other hand... but you get what you pay for.

It's good..... vgood at this offer price... but at standard price if take the g2 over it.

edit - actually i dont see the 49.99.... its only a $15 MIR

The price changed, it was a $30 MIR from NCIX, it's down to $10 now.
And the B2 is still a tier 2 unit, up there with many other Seasonic and Super Flower options. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Of course the G2 is far better. But the B2 still has all Nippon Chemi-Con caps, excellent voltage regulation (1.1%) and good ripple suppression (45mV) for the 12v rails. It definitely has a place in gaming machines for people who are on a Corsair budget.

aye..... at that price its what $10 difference? worth it for fully mod 😛

But on an alternate point, just noticed windows @$25 in list.... where you finding that price?

 

[timeconsumer]

Maybe he has a student or company discount of some sort.

 

[drtoast]

some discount... it cost $100 equivalent here (after exchange rates) 🙁

 

[timeconsumer]

some discount... it cost $100 equivalent here (after exchange rates) 🙁

They can be huge. My company uses so many licenses (they have something like 200,000 computers around the world) that they offer employees a license for the whole MS Office Suite for $15.