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I am working on my new future proof gaming rig and I am stuck on what power supply I need to get. I want to SLI 2 GTX 780 Ti's with enough headroom to overclock the CPU, RAM, and maybe even the GPU in the future. I've been doing a lot of research and 50% of people say that an 860W PSU is enough but another 50% says you need at least 1000W's. I am trying to get a 80 plus platinum PSU that is fully modular. My choices are either Seasonic 860W platinum or 1000W platinum. I would even get a Corsair AX Series PSU but I have heard that they get coil whine under load but I am not a Corsair PSU expert so I don't know. I just don't want to overkill on a 1000W PSU when an 860W would be enough. Detailed answers would be greatly appreciated.   

 

My RIG:

 

SLI GTX 780 TI'S

Gigabyte UD4H Z87 MB

Intel 4770k

Corsair H105 Water Cooler

16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 1600MHz Ram (4x4 Sticks)

4 Corsair Fans

2 SSDS 

 

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850 is fine.

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1. NEVER say future proof, there is no such thing as future proof :D

2. Go with the 860w power supply

3. Make sure it's at least 80 plus silver 

4. I personally recommend the seasonic due to their legendary reliability (they're kind of like the Intel of psu's)

 

 Hope this helps :)

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Well, maybe you should put your whole rig into the build planning section, because for gaming you want a 4670k instead of a 4770k, and "Future Proof" is something that doesn't exist in the computer world. Whatever you build, in 2-4 years it's gonna be outdated.

 

PS you don't need a platinum PSU, like at all, it'll take you a few years to make up the cost of a platinum over a silver in your electricity bill, and honestly, as long as you're buying form a good brand you don't really have worry about your PSU giving out.

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I am working on my new gaming rig and I am stuck on what power supply I need to get. I want to SLI 2 GTX 780 Ti's with enough headroom to overclock the CPU, RAM, and maybe even the GPU in the future. I've been doing a lot of research and 50% of people say that an 860W PSU is enough but another 50% says you need at least 1000W's. I am trying to get a 80 plus platinum PSU that is fully modular. My choices are either Seasonic 860W platinum or 1000W platinum. I would even get a Corsair AX Series PSU but I have heard that they get coil whine under load but I am not a Corsair PSU expert so I don't know. I just don't want to overkill on a 1000W PSU when an 860W would be enough. Detailed answers would be greatly appreciated. Also should I get the 4770k or 4670k? Which is better for gaming?  


 


My RIG:


 


SLI GTX 780 TI'S


Gigabyte UD4H Z87 MB


Intel 4770k or 4670k


Corsair H105 Water Cooler


16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 1600MHz Ram (4x4 Sticks)


4 Corsair Fans


2 SSDS 


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dont double post plz and i5 for just gaming

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Dont double, but I say i7 every day of the week. Why not. At that point, there is no reason not too. It will only help in the future with games being more multithreaded. It sure won't hurt anything ;)

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Dont double, but I say i7 every day of the week. Why not. At that point, there is no reason not too. It will only help in the future with games being more multithreaded. It sure won't hurt anything ;)

its not worth the extra money just for gaming, you gain only a few fps in games for what like a 100 dollars more

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its not worth the extra money just for gaming, you gain only a few fps in games for what like a 100 dollars more

When you are talking a couple thousand dollar build's $100 doesn't mean much and it will benefit him in the future. 

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I am working on my new gaming rig and I am stuck on what power supply I need to get. I want to SLI 2 GTX 780 Ti's with enough headroom to overclock the CPU, RAM, and maybe even the GPU in the future. I've been doing a lot of research and 50% of people say that an 860W PSU is enough but another 50% says you need at least 1000W's. I am trying to get a 80 plus platinum PSU that is fully modular. My choices are either Seasonic 860W platinum or 1000W platinum. I would even get a Corsair AX Series PSU but I have heard that they get coil whine under load but I am not a Corsair PSU expert so I don't know. I just don't want to overkill on a 1000W PSU when an 860W would be enough. Detailed answers would be greatly appreciated. Also should I get the 4770k or 4670k? Which is better for gaming?  

 

My RIG:

 

SLI GTX 780 TI'S

Gigabyte UD4H Z87 MB

Intel 4770k or 4670k

Corsair H105 Water Cooler

16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 1600MHz Ram (4x4 Sticks)

4 Corsair Fans

2 SSDS 

 

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dont double post plz 

What he said^

I'm merging the threads.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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