What psu should i get

Dropy

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Hi everyone!!
I am kinda inexperienced with pc's and i want to be sure my psu is recommended for my build.
I used an online calculator but i want to be sure.


MY SYSTEM

HHD: Blue caviar 1TB
SSD: Samsung 840 evo 250GB
MOTHERBOARD: ASRock z97 extreme4
CPU: i5 4690 non k (I'm not planning to overclock)
GPU: GTX 970 GIGABYTE WINDFORCE 3X OC
CPU COOLER: H100i CORSAIR
RAM: KINGSTON HYPERX 2x4GB 1866 MHZ
CASE: Carbide 500r
OPTICAL DRIVE: Just a simple one

SORRY FOR ANY SPELLING MISTAKES
Also what is your opinion about the MSI GTX 970 4GB5 OC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127835
 
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500-550w is plenty for that system since it won't be oc'ed.

here is a good one that will work great and is quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $39.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 11:11 EST-0500

or if you want modular this one is a bit more but still quality

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping...
500-550w is plenty for that system since it won't be oc'ed.

here is a good one that will work great and is quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $39.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 11:11 EST-0500

or if you want modular this one is a bit more but still quality

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 11:12 EST-0500

it is more power than you need but a good price. this one would let you run dual 970's if you ever decide to go that way. wasn't picked based on watts but rather the price. lower wattage modular ones cost more than this right now.
 
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