Choosing a PSU

[Redliquid]

Hi gents!

So im building a new pc, and im unsure about how strong of a psu i need to run it, We have a 650 w 80+ bronze psu atm and  if i dont have to replace it i'd rather not. (but feel free to give tips of what to get if needed)

What i have so far:

1  120 gb ssd

1 terrabyte hdd 

2 fans

 

and


all inside of a CM Elite 430 Black (already own it)

 

Am i good or do you spot something completley off?

It's for gaming

PS: Thanks for your help <3

[79wjd]

What psu do you have now? 

 

I would get a 4670k/4690k since you are getting a z97 board. 

[yourdad165]

The PSU you have now is fine.

[Redliquid]

What psu do you have now? 

 

I would get a 4670k/4690k since you are getting a z97 board. 

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/tx650w

[79wjd]

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/tx650w

Your PSU is fine then.

[Redliquid]

The PSU you have now is fine.

Thanks!  

However im curious, the recomended psu for the grafics card is 600+W

And the cpu requers about 84 W

Wich already is more than 650w

So, how can one be sure that i's enough?

[79wjd]

Thanks!  

However im curious, the recomended psu for the grafics card is 600+W

And the cpu requers about 84 W

Wich already is more than 650w

So, how can one be sure that i's enough?

The gpu suggestion includes the rest of the system; and they're VERY VERY conservative since its easier to just say, you need x amount of power and cover all bases rather than account for a lot of other factors. 

 

You'd be fine with a 500w psu and still have room to overclock. 

[yourdad165]

Thanks!  

However im curious, the recomended psu for the grafics card is 600+W

And the cpu requers about 84 W

Wich already is more than 650w

So, how can one be sure that i's enough?

The graphics card will only realistically draw 230 watts, they just want you to have extra watts by recommending 600.