What PSU to use on Gaming Rig?

[Vehat]

Hi guys, I'm building my first PC and I've figured out most of the components.
This is it right now: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dvtkZL

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
PNY CS2111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card

Total Wattage: 315

My question is, which PSU should I get? I saw the tier list you guys have, but I'm still confused!
I don't believe I'll be overclocking for a while, and I don't plan on buying a second graphics card either.

Side note: I will be buying these components in the US but I will have to take them on an airplane to bring them back to Brazil, where I currently live, so I'd prefer something small and "cheap"!
I know I shouldn't cheap out on a PSU, which is why this decision is puzzling me so much!

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

EVGA GS 550W. That is the best PSU for the price right now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS2111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($350.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $983.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 19:17 EDT-0400

It is also one of the best units period.

If you must have something cheaper:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS2111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($350.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $981.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 19:18 EDT-0400

The EVGA GS is still far better however.

 

[FreerunningSniper]

I would suggest an 90+ Gold with 750 or more watts.
As for what not to use, corsair.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

He does not need a 750w unit. His build is pretty light and will only need a 550w unit. Also the gold/bronze/... ratings are kind of useless to judge with. There are several bronze units that are better than a gold unit.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

XFX XTR 550W , EVGA 550W GS OR G2 , the G2 is a higher quality power supply than the other 2 , the GS is decent but based on an older SEASONIC DESIGN.

 

[geofelt]

Normally, a GTX970 needs only two 6 pin pcie power connectors.
That can be handled by a decent quality 500w psu.
In this case, the particular card is a highly overclocked card that needs a 6 and an 8 pin power connector.
Similar to the needs of a GTX980ti.
That adds 75w to the requirement.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

I might pick a Seasonic 620w unit:
http://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-M12II-620-BRONZE-SS-620GM2/dp/B003HE260I

 

[barto]

I would suggest an 90+ Gold with 750 or more watts.
As for what not to use, corsair.

I'm really starting to think there should a minimum amount of time before people should be allowed to post about power supplies. I mean I was pretty ignorant when I started too.

Freerunning, your post couldn't be further from the truth. If the OP wanted to SLI, 750 watt is the level to start. For a single card solution, 500 watts will do just fine. As for the efficiency rating, it's just a sticker on the side. It does nothing for build quality. As for what not to use, Corsair is not on that list. Corsair actually sells stellar units. The TX, HX and AX series are fantastic quality units. It's their entry level PSUs that have a bad rep and even then they're not awful for entry builds.

 

[Archaic59]

-Made by Seasonic!

Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.15 @ Amazon)
Total: $73.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 19:35 EDT-0400

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0550v1%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550bbefx/

Three best 550w units , G2 is tops as it's a newer design.

Price wise GS is a great deal.

 

[Vehat]

EVGA GS 550W. That is the best PSU for the price right now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS2111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($350.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $983.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 19:17 EDT-0400

It is also one of the best units period.

If you must have something cheaper:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS2111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($350.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $981.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 19:18 EDT-0400

The EVGA GS is still far better however.

By the looks of it, EVGA GS does seem to be a lot better looking and safer. It's current price is $84 ($23 more than Antec). (Unfortunately, I can't claim any of the rebates.)


I would also like to thank all of you guys for your quick replies!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The ANTEC 620 isn't one of the better Seasonics.