Psu for new graphics card

[Mikeleleveld]

Hi
I'm building a new game pc
So far my specs are

CPU
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory
A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card

R9 280x vapor x

I noticed the graphics card needs 2 8 pin conectors which my current psu doenst have
So can you guys sugest me a psu that is compatible with the graphics card and has enough power
And if you have sugestions for parts or something else feel free to tell me
Sorry for my bad english

 

[ChumP]

You can go with this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139055

 

[mauiozo]

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/corsair-cx750m-750w-atx-80-bronze-pc-power-supply-n35nu

I'm guessing that you probably won't be able to get this in your country, but this PSU is great AND you only need to insert the cables you need, rather than having a lot of unnecessary cables lying around inside your machine

If you liked this answer, please consider giving me a thumbs up by selecting it as the best response, and best of luck with your PSU

 

[N3rdR4ge]

You can go with this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139055

That is not a very good quality power supply and it is pretty expensive.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/corsair-cx750m-750w-atx-80-bronze-pc-power-supply-n35nu

I'm guessing that you probably won't be able to get this in your country, but this PSU is great AND you only need to insert the cables you need, rather than having a lot of unnecessary cables lying around inside your machine

If you liked this answer, please consider giving me a thumbs up by selecting it as the best response, and best of luck with your PSU

that one is even worse quality. those csm series have high failure rate. ive heard tons of stories of those ruining components. i wouldnt let a csm near a nice gpu like that. at least the rm was a step up.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

Here are some good, affordable power supplies:

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea650green
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea650platinum
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650gts3x
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20850v1
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstoneg750


Some top quality ones that might be a little more expensive:

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220p20650x1 (particularly good deal after rebate)
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650xxxb9
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr'


Your target wattage with an overclocking system should be 650w. The recommended wattage for a 280x is 600w and then some for overclocking. More wattage is always better. It will create less heat and put less stress on your PSU. A PSU will only draw the power it needs.

Here is a link to gpu wattage recommendations: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

The tier list joex444 linked is a good list to go by.

 

[joex444]

Here's a list by quality: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html Stick to Tier 1, 2, or 3 and you'll be fine; preferably 1 or 2.

For a 4690K/280X build you're looking at the 500-650W range. Higher is fine, but often just more expense than you need. The only key feature you need is the 2x8 pin (or 2x6+2 pin) PCIe, which most will have. Modularity, etc., is all personal and up to you but 500W is sufficient for this. Consider 550W if you plan on some overclocking or would be tempted to add several more hard drives.

 

[giantbucket]

the nerd rage is high in this thread.... ah yes, the famous budget corsair cx/cs power supplies that explode all over the world despite great reviews and strong sales. one story repeated 20 times is not 20 stories, folks!

 

[N3rdR4ge]

the nerd rage is high in this thread.... ah yes, the famous budget corsair cx/cs power supplies that explode all over the world despite great reviews and strong sales. one story repeated 20 times is not 20 stories, folks!

its not only stories. ive read detailed reviews on them as well. so your saying a base model cx/cs series psu should be considered? please explain why? also, was there anywhere in his original post that states he has a low budget? Nope.

 

[sizzling]

the nerd rage is high in this thread.... ah yes, the famous budget corsair cx/cs power supplies that explode all over the world despite great reviews and strong sales. one story repeated 20 times is not 20 stories, folks!

There are plenty of teardown reviews which point out the poor quality components and under rated wiring used. Also the CX series must be the number one PSU in volume of threads that start 'Is my PSU dead?'

 

[giantbucket]

the nerd rage is high in this thread.... ah yes, the famous budget corsair cx/cs power supplies that explode all over the world despite great reviews and strong sales. one story repeated 20 times is not 20 stories, folks!

its not only stories. ive read detailed reviews on them as well. so your saying a base model cx/cs series psu should be considered? please explain why? also, was there anywhere in his original post that states he has a low budget? Nope.

they're fine budget unit. i'm just put off by the endless "OMG CX BOMB!!!" crap here in just about any psu-related thread. apparently SuperFlower is the only OEM anyone likes, worthy of 17 goat sacrifices before lunchtime.

but for this build, while a CX/CS is too budget and i agree with spending more, it's no reason to completely trash a CS. or RM, for that matter.

 

[Mikeleleveld]

Thanks everybody for the answers but can i get something cheaper
Because where i live prices are way higher

 

[N3rdR4ge]

Thanks everybody for the answers but can i get something cheaper
Because where i live prices are way higher

where do you live?

 

[giantbucket]

LOL! here comes a price budget...

 

[N3rdR4ge]

LOL! here comes a price budget...

shh. that doesnt mean there isnt a better quality one for his budget. even if there isnt he should save up for a better one than the cx/cs. stop recommending low quality stuff.

 

[giantbucket]

i'm not RECOMMENDING a CS. i'm just saying you shouldn't trash it unnecessarily.

 

[Mikeleleveld]

the nerd rage is high in this thread.... ah yes, the famous budget corsair cx/cs power supplies that explode all over the world despite great reviews and strong sales. one story repeated 20 times is not 20 stories, folks!

I accidently pressed the wrong button sorry for that
Anyways i live in the netherlands

 

[giantbucket]

what your budget and what stores do you normally shop at for this kind of stuff?

 

[Mikeleleveld]

what your budget and what stores do you normally shop at for this kind of stuff?

Around 50 maybe more if it's worth it
I mostly use these sites
www.Alternate.nl
www.Azerty.nl
Idk if these sites are useful for you since they are in dutch

 

[N3rdR4ge]

this is the lowest price one i could find that still has enough wattage and quality. 50 just isnt enough for what you really need. there are cheaper units, but i wont recommend them to you for that system. i dont know if shipping to your area would be higher or not.

SeaSonic S12II 620W. €73.76 after shipping. no rebates.
http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/620-Watt-Seasonic-S12II-Bronze-Non-Modular-80--Bronze_638249.html

 

[giantbucket]

i probably wouldn't go any lower than this XFX, but sadly it only has a single 8-pin
https://azerty.nl/8-1073-444348/xfx-core-edition-pro450w-v2-.html

i know that a CX500M has a dual 8-pin but clearly you'll be ostracized if you buy a CX here

maybe this evga 500b is acceptable, though HardOCP gave it a fail while JonnyGuru loved it
https://azerty.nl/8-1073-639550/evga-500b-bronze-voeding.html

 

[Mikeleleveld]

I can buy an used coolermaster 700w psu for 50 is this a good deal
And is this a reliable psu

 

[N3rdR4ge]

i probably wouldn't go any lower than this XFX, but sadly it only has a single 8-pin
https://azerty.nl/8-1073-444348/xfx-core-edition-pro450w-v2-.html

i know that a CX500M has a dual 8-pin but clearly you'll be ostracized if you buy a CX here

maybe this evga 500b is acceptable, though HardOCP gave it a fail while JonnyGuru loved it
https://azerty.nl/8-1073-639550/evga-500b-bronze-voeding.html

1) the core edition is the old ts series that doesn't support some features of 4th gen haswell intel cpus.

2) 500w is not enough wattage for that system with an overclock. especially for a evga 500b. at least the 500b is haswell ready. as it is his system with an overclock on cpu/gpu can take up 450w+. it is silly to run a 480w rated +12v at almost max load consistantly. he should at least get a good quality 550w and dial back overclocks.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

I can buy an used coolermaster 700w psu for 50 is this a good deal
And is this a reliable psu

there are a lot of cooler master units. can you give a model number?

 

[Mikeleleveld]

I can buy an used coolermaster 700w psu for 50 is this a good deal
And is this a reliable psu

there are a lot of cooler master units. can you give a model number?

i'll ask him
It doesnt say in de add
Maybe you reconize it from the picture
http://link.marktplaats.nl/m957239658
(The add says 100 for the case dvd player and the psu, 50 for the psu seperatly)