Need help choosing a psu for R9 280X Vapor-X build

[DanielPierotti]

I've read so many different opinions on what wattage psu is enough and I'm just plain confused.

Before we get started here's a few things:
1. I live in Australia
2. Seasonic is not really an option as I'll have to pay for shipping.
3. That leaves me with Antec, Corsair, Coolermaster and EVGA for psu brands. (haven't heard much good RE coolermaster so I'm staying away from them)
4. These are the prices I'm going by http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf (page 2 middle column, second box from bottom)
5. MOST IMPORTANT, I'm looking for good 'bang for buck', something that will work well and not leave me too poor, but dont want to cheap out on arguably the most important component of the build either.
6. I do not pay for electricity
7. It's an mATX build so its only ever going to be a single gpu build

My Build:
Motherboard AsRock H97m Pro4 - $105
CPU Intel i5 4460 - $239
RAM G.SKill Ares 8gb Kit - $70
GPU Sapphire R9-280X Vapor X - $220
SSD Samsung 840 EVO 250gb - $145
Case CoolerMaster Silencio 352 - $76

What I think are valid options with prices:
Antec HCG 520m / 620m / 750m 98 / 118 / 159
Antec Truepower 550 / 650 / 750 117 / 128 / 149
Corsair CS 550m / 650m / 750m 119/139/149
EVGA SuperNova G2 750 145

Some concerns:
1. Read that if I go lower wattage psu, as the load increases, the psu fan noise increases. (ie when gaming)
2. Dont want to cheap out on psu or risk having not enough power for the system.


Help me plz.

 

[i7Baby]

Antec HCG 620M ($118) - is about your only choice.

 

[nucolos]

I think all of those are "good enough", except the antec 520. But i would get the evga 750. That psu will last a long time, you will have room for improvement, its gold certified, so you will save some money compared to the others bronze certified psu's, and its very quiet.

 

[nucolos]

Is it possible to get this one? http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650gts3x

Also, from the page you linked, you can get the evga b2 for 106, that a good option too.

 

[DanielPierotti]

Antec HCG 620M ($118) - is about your only choice.

As nucolos suggested how about the EVGA B2 750Watt for $10 cheaper?

 

[i7Baby]

He suggested a G2 not a B2. B2 are a third tier PSU. The Antec is better quality (tier 2a).

See http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

 

[DanielPierotti]

He suggested a G2 not a B2. B2 are a third tier PSU. The Antec is better quality (tier 2a).

See http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

from the link you just posted......:

"""Tier Two Class A - Excellent quality units, if not, as good as the Tier one class of units. For people who have a limited budget, but still want a reliable unit for the price


Antec
EDGE series (Pretty much the same as the Truepower Classic models, only modular)
Earthwatts / Earthwatts Platinum
High Current Gamer series
Truepower Classic series (Based off Old Seasonic G series platform)

Cooler Master VS series
Corsair HXi Series

Be Quiet
Power zone series 650 850 750 1000
Straight power E9 400w
Straight Power 10

Corsair
GS series (GS600 / GS800)
HX / HX v2 series
RM 450 / 550 / 650w models (Made by Channel Well Technology)
TX / TXM series

Enermax Platimax series (1250 Watts and below)
EVGA Supernova B2 series (may even reach 80+ Silver, according to Jonnyguru)"""

clearly states that theyre both 2a?

 

[i7Baby]

OK

 

[DanielPierotti]

Is it possible to get this one? http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650gts3x

Also, from the page you linked, you can get the evga b2 for 106, that a good option too.

the b2 750W at $106 vs hcg 620W at $118 vs g2 750W at $145. not really worth the g2 is it?

 

[i7Baby]

Not worth getting the supernova 750 for your build. You only need 600W

 

[DanielPierotti]

OK

yeah I got pretty confused at what you were talking about for a second lol.

so $118 hcg 620m or $106 evga b2 750W? dont need 750W but $10 cheaper?

 

[i7Baby]

Yeah I was thinking of 600B.

I'd still get the Antec - made by Seasonic. I think the evga is made by Superflower (which is good too, but I prefer Seasonic made stuff)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

GIVE YOUR COMPUTER THE BEST. 😀

EVGA SuperNova G2 750

Get the extra power and quality with the G2 made by the best SUPER Flower.

That's all I buy now the EVGA's made by the Super Flower.

 

[DanielPierotti]

but is it worth the extra $40 compared to the B2?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes it's higher much quality PSU and FULLY modular.

Probably the best 750w on the market.