Recommended PSU for Gaming PC Build

[Adam Maidment]

I have just recieved parts to my PC build including a 600w corsair psu. Only problem is without my GPU (Gigabyte GTX 780 450w) my build uses up to 200w. so does this mean with my GPU, i would be using 650w?

i just need to know if the GTX 780 450w uses 450w or if it means something else because 450w just for the gpu sounds absolutely ridiculous.

please help asap as the rest of my build arrives in the next few days and i dunno what to do.

thank you

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Don't tell me you ordered a 225W FX 9. And GTX 780 GB will not eat more than 275W at any given time. 450W is the amount of heat the cooling system (WINDFORCE) can dissicipate. The total consumption won't be more than 500W even with the FX 9, which's a crap CPU. But the quality of your PSU is most likely not adequete to take such a load, especially if its VS/CS/CX/ builder. You'll definately need a better PSU. Just to clear the air, what's your CPU and what model is your PSU?

 

[prit87]

GTX 780 have a TDP of 250 watt so a 600 watt psu is fine for running gtx 780 but it aslo depends what processor you use and do you intend to oc the card and processor.

 

[Adam Maidment]

Don't tell me you ordered a 225W FX 9. And GTX 780 GB will not eat more than 275W at any given time. 450W is the amount of heat the cooling system (WINDFORCE) can dissicipate. The total consumption won't be more than 500W even with the FX 9, which's a crap CPU. But the quality of your PSU is most likely not adequete to take such a load, especially if its VS/CS/CX/ builder. You'll definately need a better PSU. Just to clear the air, what's your CPU and what model is your PSU?

 

[Adam Maidment]

I have a Corsair 600W and an i5 4670K

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Your CPU won't exceed 100W in power consumption, the GPU won't exceed 250W, both OCed and on full load won't take anything more than 400W, a 600W is enough, but what series is your Corsair? RM/VS/CX/CS/Builder?

 

[Adam Maidment]

Oh its a Corsair CX600M I think

 

[MeteorsRaining]

It may work, but the capacitors are cheap and can't really be trusted upon for such high-end systems. Can you exchange it for a better PSU? Any SeaSonic/ Antec/ XFX/ EVGA 600W+ PSU will be good

 

[prit87]

I have a Corsair 600W and an i5 4670K

you are fine just metor raning is trying to say that if you are using a corsair vs or cx series thats a poor choice of PSu for such a nice build .

 

[Adam Maidment]

I could but it just means sending this one back and buying another one and waiting longer to get it up and running. On Pcpartpicker, it says my system will use up to 448w. I am not planning on overclocking anything just to be safe. Do you think my Psu would be ok for my build, with no overclocking?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I could but it just means sending this one back and buying another one and waiting longer to get it up and running. On Pcpartpicker, it says my system will use up to 448w. I am not planning on overclocking anything just to be safe. Do you think my Psu would be ok for my build, with no overclocking?

With no OCing (both CPU and GPU), yes.

Prit was pretty clear in stating what I meant. Its not about wattage, but rather quality that you'd want from all the components, especially the power supply. I can say with certainity that a SeaSonic S12 620W will handle this build with ease, even with serious OCing, but can't say the same for CX 600W.

 

[Adam Maidment]

Ok well thank u very much for the warning, I think ill buy one coz id hate to ruin stuff shortly coz of my Psu.

Thank u two again. U may hav saved me a lot of extra money

 

[Adam Maidment]

Is this tye one u recommend for me?http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003BIEOCI?pc_redir=1408077722&robot_redir=1

 

[prit87]

Is this tye one u recommend for me?http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003BIEOCI?pc_redir=1408077722&robot_redir=1

it would be fine but if are worried about budget then go with this one cheap yet good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&cm_re=xfx_650-_-17-207-013-_-Product

 

[Adam Maidment]

What does the capacitators do in a Psu?

And if im running both Gpu & Cpu at stock (not overclocking) then do u think tue Cx600m would be ok?

Im gonna go see if I can buy a seasonic from somewhere local tomorrow but I just wanna see if I wouod be safe running my current PSU

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003BIEOCI?pc_redir=1408077722&robot_redir=1

Get this one that you posted , run your components with a quality power supply.

 

[Adam Maidment]

Is this better than the seasonic?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008G9MX48/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?SubscriptionId=14H876SFAKFS0EHBYQ02&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B008G9MX48&linkCode=xm2&tag=hubpages-20

 

[prit87]

Is this better than the seasonic?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008G9MX48/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?SubscriptionId=14H876SFAKFS0EHBYQ02&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B008G9MX48&linkCode=xm2&tag=hubpages-20

No its not the rosewill capstone series are good psu though.

 

[Adam Maidment]

Ok thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get the Seasonic.

 

[Adam Maidment]

What about the corsair rm 650?

Which is better? Corsair rm 650? Or Seasonic S12 620W?

 

[prit87]

What about the corsair rm 650?

Which is better? Corsair rm 650? Or Seasonic S12 620W?

Seasonic S12 620 w

 

[MeteorsRaining]

The SeaSonic is fantastic PSU. However, RM is made by Channel Well Technology and is a very good quality PSU too. Both will be good to go with your system, get the one you find cheaper, and Gold won't make much difference until you use your system 24/7.

 

[Adam Maidment]

Ok thank u so much for ur fast reliable help guys. I really appreciate it. Im goin to get the seasonic one u recommended.

Wish me luck haha

 

[prit87]

good choice and good luck.