PSU for System

[Enforcers]

Hello.

 

How much wattage will my PSU need to have?

Building a pc with a 3770K (OC 4Ghz), Maximus V Formula, 16GB,1  SSD and 1 HDD.

 

My case is the Bitfenix Shinobi (with window).

 

Thanks in advance guys.

[DyGr00339]

GPU?

[Godlygamer23]

GPU is needed. According to the information presented, you would need around a 400 watt PSU. If you're using some other GPU, you may need a more powerful PSU.

[mgsstar]

If you are running a GPU like a 7950 or a GTX 660ti a 650W psu will be adequate. I would recommend the SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold psu.

[Emkryan]

If you're going to add 1 gpu, You'd be good with 500w. 2 low end gpus, 750. 2 high end gpus, 850. 3 or more, 900-1k. All at a decent minimum of 80 plus Bronze

[mvitkun]

If you are running a GPU like a 7950 or a GTX 660ti a 650W psu will be adequate. I would recommend the SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold psu.

if you have something that will be fine with a 650 watt buy the X650...RIGHT NOW...it's on sale for $94.99 + a $15 rebate...total cost of $79.99 for 80+ gold psu with modular ribbon cables.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088

[Godlygamer23]

If you're going to add 1 gpu, You'd be good with 500w. 2 low end gpus, 750. 2 high end gpus, 850. 3 or more, 900-1k. All at a decent minimum of 80 plus Bronze

Actually, 750 should be good for even 2 680s.

[mvitkun]

Actually, 750 should be good for even 2 680s.

gtx 680 only uses 228 watts max (during furmark) so a 650 watt could pull it off as well

[Enforcers]

Thanks for all the help guys. Much appreciated.

 

I will be adding a 680 so based on your suggestions I will go for a 650W as this may also give me a little bit of headroom.

[Cryo Kaiser]

If you only ever run single card 600w is all your ever going to need.