Power supply help

[Lewis_35]

I’m looking for a semi modular psu for my new build, I’m going to have a i7 7700k ASUS striz z270 mobo, 16gb ram a water cooler and 3 fans, as well as a gtx 780ti soon to be replaced by either a gtx 1060 xtreme or a Volta card when it comes out, my question is what watt psu to get, I’m also going to overclock the 7700k to 4.6-4.7 ghz

 

[Eximo]

If you plan on overclocking, something like a 550-650W would work. 7700k should be good to 4.8Ghz without much effort.

My off the top of my head recommendation would be a Corsair RMx 650W. But if you actually want semi-modular there are a few seasonic models to look at.

 

[Bob125484]

If you have not yet bought i7 7700K and Z270 mobo, then consider i7 8700K and Z370 mobo. i7 8700K is 6c/12t and on sale for $335 on newegg.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

8th gen is the way to go. Don't consider the 7700k now.

Also, since you got the 780ti now and it's a 250w card iirc, go for a 650w psu. Seasonic focus plus, corsair rmx, bit Fenix whisper m are all good options.

 

[Lewis_35]

8th gen is the way to go. Don't consider the 7700k now.

Also, since you got the 780ti now and it's a 250w card iirc, go for a 650w psu. Seasonic focus plus, corsair rmx, bit Fenix whisper m are all good options.

I'm on a budget of £550 for ram mobo and cpu and the only processors i'd get is a k version and the 8700k is about £75 more than the 7700k and the mobos are about £20 more than what i have planned already

 

[Lewis_35]

If you have not yet bought i7 7700K and Z270 mobo, then consider i7 8700K and Z370 mobo. i7 8700K is 6c/12t and on sale for $335 on newegg.

Already budgeted out my system now and the 8700k is £75 more than the 7700k and the z370 mobos are about £20 more also, I would love to grab the new gen stuff but money is the only problem

 

[Lewis_35]

If you plan on overclocking, something like a 550-650W would work. 7700k should be good to 4.8Ghz without much effort.

My off the top of my head recommendation would be a Corsair RMx 650W. But if you actually want semi-modular there are a few seasonic models to look at.

Thank you bro the RMx 650w looks solid, also how is the 7700k? Is it any good? guys on here told me to go for the 8700k instead

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Go for 8600k instead then. It's also a fantastic cpu for gaming.

 

[Lewis_35]

Go for 8600k instead then. It's also a fantastic cpu for gaming.

wouldn't the 7700k overclocked to 4.6/7 shatter an overclocked 8600k?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

This is not video editing, physical cores is always better. And the 8600k can easily oc to 4.8ghz

 

[Lewis_35]

This is not video editing, physical cores is always better. And the 8600k can easily oc to 4.8ghz

I actually want to do video editing and rendering which is why i thought the 4core 8 threads would be better than the 6/6

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Then y don't you try ryzen 1700x with a b350 mobo? The only drawback I see is you will be getting 15-20fps lower in cpu bound games but a big boost in video editing.

 

[Lewis_35]

Then y don't you try ryzen 1700x with a b350 mobo? The only drawback I see is you will be getting 15-20fps lower in cpu bound games but a big boost in video editing.

With an i5 8600k the cost of my system goes down by £45, is the ryzen 1700x a good price and would help with streaming, gaming and video editing?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Yes it will. It benefit u more. But if you can scrounge up that extra cash, u will have better gaming performance as well as video editing performance with the 8700k.

Intel option :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor (£308.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler (£54.20 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£127.95 @ Box Limited)
Memory: Kingston - FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (£149.99 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£71.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £713.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-16 13:44 GMT+0000


Ryzen option :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor (£246.00 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler (£54.20 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard (£85.96 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£169.49 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£71.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £627.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-16 13:50 GMT+0000


If an aio is a must : https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00LA77EPQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518789150&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Fractal+Design+Kelvin+S24

 

[Lewis_35]

Yes it will. It benefit u more. But if you can scrounge up that extra cash, u will have better gaming performance as well as video editing performance with the 8700k.

Intel option :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor (£308.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler (£54.20 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£127.95 @ Box Limited)
Memory: Kingston - FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (£149.99 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£71.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £713.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-16 13:44 GMT+0000


Ryzen option :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor (£246.00 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler (£54.20 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard (£85.96 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£169.49 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£71.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £627.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-16 13:50 GMT+0000


If an aio is a must : https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00LA77EPQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518789150&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Fractal+Design+Kelvin+S24

would the asus z270h still be a good motherboard for the intel socket? and is it a motherboard that supports overclocking?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

You mean the Strix z370 right? I hope so, the Strix e is a great mobo. Dunno much about the Strix h.