What PSU should I get for my new rig?

[benson733]

i7 2600k cpu (with Corsair H50 cooler with 2 scythe slipstreams) will be doing some mild overclocking to about 4.2-4.6
p8p67 deluxe mobo
evga 580 gpu going to eventually have another one for sli
64gb crucial ssd
1tb WD or Samsung
Windows 7 home or pro
All packed into an Antec 1200 case all fans high


Looking to get around 1000watt psu (seasonic,xfx,corsair etc...) what should get the job done for the sweet spot price but not have to upgrade in the future?

 

[asantesoul]

silverstone psu's are quality! I owned the ft02 and psu...was happy..but i prefer corsair stuff...well..particularly because the majority is made by seasonic

 

[benson733]

Benson, I see you and I are in the same boat and are ready to pull the trigger on a very similar system.

My difference is that I'm really sold on the Silverstone line, look at the Fortress FT02B case and the Strider 1000w Gold ST1000-G.

That's where I'm going. Search the net for reviews on both of these, nothing but good things.

yeah, thats why I came to this thread. I really like silverstone as well. I already pulled the trigger on some of my pc parts. I have the antec 1200, H50 cooler for my i7 2600k, an evga 580 coming from step up, and 8gb of Mushkin silverline 1333mhz 1.5v ram, and a WD 1tb black hdd. Im just doing the last bit of research and hopefully have all the parts ordered within 2 weeks, and hopefully have the motherboard in a week so I can at least get the base of the computer built....

 

[Uther39]

Would the Antec CP-850 not suffice for 2 x gtx580s ?

As its what i have in my Antec 1200 with just one gtx580 at the moment but may wish to upgrade in near future to SLI, still i suppose for bensin the extra $9 for the CP-1000 is a no brainer.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371024

 

[asantesoul]

850 will suffice...the psu is sufficient...my point was the ax 1200 is highly efficient...and perhaps, arguably, the best 1200 watt psu out there...its definitely in my top 3

 

[benson733]

850 will suffice...the psu is sufficient...my point was the ax 1200 is highly efficient...and perhaps, arguably, the best 1200 watt psu out there...its definitely in my top 3

Its a great point. The issue is the price. even if the cp-1000 is $2 per month less efficient, for $200 less means its a better deal for me at the moment.

 

[asantesoul]

of course! I'm one of the most economically conscious people out there..by all means, grab that psu and never look back...the brand is reliable, and it will fulfill your needs... juss sayin..when you hit it big..or win some money at the casino...grab an ax 1200..and ship one to me

 

[benson733]

of course! I'm one of the most economically conscious people out there..by all means, grab that psu and never look back...the brand is reliable, and it will fulfill your needs... juss sayin..when you hit it big..or win some money at the casino...grab an ax 1200..and ship one to me

If I hit it big I'll send you one..... maybe 10...

 

[asantesoul]

Yes! Right on...antec psu's are the bees-knees though...it will be pretty good once you got it going

 

[benson733]

I have everything but whats on this list. I'll pick whatever mobo is in stock on Friday.

Any suggestions on similar priced parts?

 

[asantesoul]

nice...your almost there

 

[benson733]

nice...your almost there

Got my father waiting on a good pay check, he's going to help me get my funding arranged and I'm going to pull out the good old credit card pretty soon as well. If you have any suggestions or see any good deals just let me know. Can't wait to get some pic's and benches posted.

 

[benson733]

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