Question What Kind of PSU should I use for the following rig?

[butchie52651]

Folks,

For what type of PSU am I looking? It's going to be used with a GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H Motherboard + Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz CPU + 16GB Memory rig. I assume I'll need a Full Tower E-ATX compatible case since my motherboard qualifies as an E-ATX board (12" by 10.3").

In addition to the above, the computer case will house two 250 GB traditional platter 3.5" hard drives and a DVD RW Drive as well. The graphics will either be run off the board (HD 4000) or the special Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GT710 Graphics Card with 2 GB of VRAM that I've purchased used.

Given the above configuration, I'll need not only the wattage, but pin and cable configuration as well.

Any assistance you can provide to help me avoid buying the wrong PSU would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much!!!

Butch

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker Part List

Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $72.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-02 15:55 EDT-0400

1 x 24-pin ATX
1 x EPS12V / ATX12V Cable (4+4)
1 x PCIe (6+2) Cable (2 Connectors)
1 x SATA Cable (2 Connectors)
1 x SATA Cable (3 Connectors)
1 x PATA Cable (4 connectors)

 

[jonnyguru]

Given the above configuration, I'll need not only the wattage, but pin and cable configuration as well.

ATX power supplies are standard and come with their own DC power cables.

 

[FALC0N]

PCPartPicker Part List

Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $72.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-02 15:55 EDT-0400

1 x 24-pin ATX
1 x EPS12V / ATX12V Cable (4+4)
1 x PCIe (6+2) Cable (2 Connectors)
1 x SATA Cable (2 Connectors)
1 x SATA Cable (3 Connectors)
1 x PATA Cable (4 connectors)

I just want to note that this TXM 550 does involve a mail-in rebate, but its a really good deal for an excellent PSU in any case.

You can also get the Corsair RM550x for around $80 after rebate. I am quite fond that model.

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-rmx-...a-550w/p/N82E16817139231?Item=N82E16817139231

If price is your primary concern, you can step down to the budget segment and find the Seasonic M12II 520 or 620. Both are excellent budget options at around $40 after rebate. You wont find a more reliable PSU in the budget segment than these two. And they modular. Here is the link to the 520 model:

https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-m12...n-520w/p/N82E16817151093?Item=N82E16817151093