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Single GPU system - 550W enough ?

Afterlife737
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I'm building a new system atm and need a PSU - how much wattage do I need for a GTX760 or r9 270 ?? Will a 550W PSU be alright or should I get a 650W - I hve the money, just don't need to spend it :D

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even 500 would be fine...

 

remember the EVGA hadron case features a 500W PSU and it works with a titan

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I'm getting an RM series PSU and am not sure about the "zero fan mode" thing - I want my system to be quiet even while gaming - that's why I'm getting an RM series in the first place :( 

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Like others mentioned get a good quality psu, 80 plus bronze minimum

The most common result of insufficient wattage is a paperweight that looks like a PC

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It will be good if you get one that isn't a piece of crap.

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It will be fine if you get a good quality PSU. Stay away from cheap brands.

I'm getting an RM series PSU and am not sure about the "zero fan mode" thing - I want my system to be quiet even while gaming - that's why I'm getting an RM series in the first place 

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You're good. Just get one thats good quality. I would prefer to have a little more headroom myself, but that's just me.

I'm getting an RM series PSU and am not sure about the "zero fan mode" thing - I want my system to be quiet even while gaming - that's why I'm getting an RM series in the first place 

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heheh 

typo :P honestly :/

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It'll be quiet. The zero fan mode is only under low loads, when it's working hard the fan will kick on. Corsair makes good stuff. Based on the seasonic platform.

But do I need 650W or is a 550W RM series enough ??

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I'm getting an RM series PSU and am not sure about the "zero fan mode" thing - I want my system to be quiet even while gaming - that's why I'm getting an RM series in the first place :(

But do I need 650W or is a 550W RM series enough ??

The rm450 is already more than enough.

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