PSU tier list 2.0

[IntelTurtleFan]

You should get a 850w if you SLI GTX970s. Only get a tier 1 PSU in your case. G2 is probably best.

 

[GeneralSu]

Why is that if pcpartpicker estimates it not nearly that high? Honest question, I have no idea about this stuff. If I just have one 980ti, pcpartpicker estimates it at 460W, so will 550 or 650 work?

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Never use a calculator. A 980 ti has the same requirements as a 970 sli.

 

[GeneralSu]

Ok. So would I be correct in saying that for this build, my PSU is sufficient? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4sN7Jx


But, if I wanted to upgrade to 980ti or SLI in the future that PSU is not sufficient? Thanks for the help btw!

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Correct.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

You should get a 850w if you SLI GTX970s. Only get a tier 1 PSU in your case. G2 is probably best.

Never use a calculator. A 980 ti has the same requirements as a 970 sli.

Wait, what?

970 Sli needs a recommended 700w unit from RealHardTechX. They tend to overestimate just a bit.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Also from that list a 980 Ti needs a recommended 600w unit same as a Titan X.

I do believe PCPartPicker estimates max draw. So that's not recommending you get a 506w power supply it's telling you the system will use 506 watts. You always want a couple of hundred watts headroom. Making the RealHardTechX recommendation of 700 watts right on the money.

 

[GeneralSu]

Cool. So for this 980ti, it says the system requirements are 600W. Is that only for the card itself? How do I know that 850W is the minimum required PSU? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487140&cm_re=980ti-_-14-487-140-_-Product

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

750 is normally the minimum I would not go any less than 750w and tier 2.

 

[GeneralSu]

750 is normally the minimum I would not go any less than 750w and tier 2.

Ok, thanks! I'll grab a 750w G2 then! Are there any indications performance wise that would be a warning that the PSU is insufficient for what I'm trying to do?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Cool. So for this 980ti, it says the system requirements are 600W. Is that only for the card itself? How do I know that 850W is the minimum required PSU? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487140&cm_re=980ti-_-14-487-140-_-Product

No the list is for the entire system. I have a 660w power supply I'm using for a single GTX 780 right now and will likely be running a GTX 980 Ti in a few weeks.

 

[GeneralSu]

Cool. So for this 980ti, it says the system requirements are 600W. Is that only for the card itself? How do I know that 850W is the minimum required PSU? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487140&cm_re=980ti-_-14-487-140-_-Product

No the list is for the entire system. I have a 660w power supply I'm using for a single GTX 780 right now and will likely be running a GTX 980 Ti in a few weeks.

Will that be sufficient for overclocking a 980ti though?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Yes.

 

[GeneralSu]

Yes.

So, this PSU will allow me to both upgrade to a 980ti and overclock it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438048&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

How do I find out how much wattage my entire system is using?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Yes.

So, this PSU will allow me to both upgrade to a 980ti and overclock it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438048&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

How do I find out how much wattage my entire system is using?

Yes, easily. Also a very good unit for that price.

To check system wattage you can buy something like a Killawatt meter. Or just check tech sites for reviews of the video card you are considering. They check power consumption in pretty much all reviews.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes.

So, this PSU will allow me to both upgrade to a 980ti and overclock it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438048&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

How do I find out how much wattage my entire system is using?

For that price I'd just go with the EVGA B2 750w. Give yourself some room to play and spend less money.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Better than $65 for an 80 Plus Gold Seasonic built unit?

 

[Darkbreeze]

His link is to a 90 dollar unit. If you count the rebate it's 65 bucks, but the B2 is still cheaper after rebate and does Silver on the JG review:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $54.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-21 15:50 EDT-0400

 

[GeneralSu]

I went ahead and grabbed the G2 for $85 after rebate. Thanks for the help and advice!

 

[RektSkrubs]

What is the Antec HCG 620M?

 

[dottorrent]

The Antec High Current Gamer 620w Modular PSU is a tier 2 unit. Made by Delta Electronics.

 

[ko888]

What is the Antec HCG 620M?

The Antec HCG620M uses Seasonic as the OEM. It's based on the Seasonic M12II-620 with minor differences, mostly on the modular PCB. It's based on the classic outdated double forward group regulated design.

 

[Karadjgne]

And it's still a very good psu

 

[vaericke]

Okay so I've been reading this thread for 2 days now and it really has entertained me well. I experienced sadness, anger, joy etc

So now here is my conundrum. Please choose from the following only. I mean if you could recommend any.

Here are my specs:
Gigabyte F2a75M-HD3
AMD A10 6800K Richland - i plan to overclock, maybe...
Sapphire HD7750
1 Hard Disk
4GB Ram DDR3
mouse,, keyboard, speaker and other USB devices.

Here are the choices:
Thermaltake LITEPOWER 500WATTS
CORSAIR VS550 550W
Corsair VS Series™ VS450
RAIDMAX RX-500AF 500W 80+ BRONZE
AEROCOOL VP PRO 500W
ZALMAN ZM 500 LE
Zalman ZM-500GS 500W
XIGMATEK CABLIBRE 600W PSU
XIGMATEK CALIBRE 500W PSU
ACBEL INTELLIGENT POWER 510 450W
A-OPEN POWER SUPPLY 500WATTS
HEC COUGAR SL-600W ATX PSU
HEC COUGAR SL-500W ATX PSU
AEROCOOL STRIKE-X 500W
Cooler Master Elite V2 500w
Cooler Master THUNDER 450W
Cooler Master EX 460 WATTS (CM RP460 PCARA3)
CROWN CHALLENGER 500W PSU
HUNTKEY GREEN POWER 550W
HUNTKEY GREEN POWER 500W

There's not a single PSU on that list that I'd recommend purchasing for use with gaming or overclocking, much less both. I guess if I HAD to pick one, it would probably be the Corsair VS 550w.

Thanks for the reply. I guess I have no choice then but to get a Seasonic M12ii 520 evo. Since everything in this list is crap.

 

[RCFProd]

And it's still a very good psu

Yep, the Antec HCG-620w is my power supply.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Thanks for the reply. I guess I have no choice then but to get a Seasonic M12ii 520 evo. Since everything in this list is crap.

That would be a good choice.