Whats the best PSU i could get for my build.

TSCShady

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Ive already got all of the components for my build other than the video card. right now Im using a 500W diablotek psu and i was wondering whats the best psu i could get to replace the one im currently using.
My build is
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard
ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory
Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card

Case
Diablotek ​Diamond

Optical Drive
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Operating System
Windows 10

Wireless Network Adapter
Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

Case Fan
Thermaltake AF0025 32.9 CFM 80mm Fan

Fan Controller
NZXT SENTRY 3 Fan Controller

Monitor
LG 24GM77 144Hz 24.0" Monitor

Keyboard
Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard

Headphones
Razer Tiamat 7.1 7.1 Channel Headset
 
Solution
The diablotek is dangerous junk, and you are right in getting rid of it.
It is a tier 5 unit on this list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx?Redirected=true

Look for a tier 1 or 2 unit.
Seasonic is a perennial favorite.

How strong it needs to be will be determined by your graphics configuration.
I might suggest 620w or so would be about right.
Here is a chart to help with sizing:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Lastly,
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.
The diablotek is dangerous junk, and you are right in getting rid of it.
It is a tier 5 unit on this list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx?Redirected=true

Look for a tier 1 or 2 unit.
Seasonic is a perennial favorite.

How strong it needs to be will be determined by your graphics configuration.
I might suggest 620w or so would be about right.
Here is a chart to help with sizing:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Lastly,
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.
 
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