Ideas for PSU

[Kejimuna]

This http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm or this http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.00 @ PC Force) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($62.69 @ Ascent Technology) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($166.85) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($129.00 @ PC Force) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.00 @ PC Force) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($443.23) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($149.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($153.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $1977.62

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-18 19:27 NZDT+1300

Got the seasonic on the list, but want suggestions.

[Immortality]

Seasonic is far much better than Corsair's CX PSU 

 

 

You could go with a cheaper PSU like this one:

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620 (re-branded seasonic psu)

[TW1ST3R]

This is pretty much on par specs-wise with what I'm building next month.  I'd go with a larger PSU wattage though in case you want to SLI in future or upgrade to something with a higher TDP in a couple of years.  You can probably get away with the 550W but personally I'd rather have that little bit of headroom for future-proofing.  That's just my two cents though.  But yeah I've heard very good things about Seasonic PSUs.

[Kejimuna]

Seasonic is far much better than Corsair's CX PSU 

 

 

You could go with a cheaper PSU like this one:

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620 (re-branded seasonic psu)

So Antec is Seasonic?

 

This is pretty much on par specs-wise with what I'm building next month.  I'd go with a larger PSU wattage though in case you want to SLI in future or upgrade to something with a higher TDP in a couple of years.  You can probably get away with the 550W but personally I'd rather have that little bit of headroom for future-proofing.  That's just my two cents though.  But yeah I've heard very good things about Seasonic PSUs.

OK

[quan289]

So Antec is Seasonic?

 

That specific HCG-620 unit is based on an entry-level platform internally from Seasonic. The S12II Bronze 620w to be exact. It belongs in the same segment as the Corsair CX; however, it is build a bit better. Since it's in the same price range, I would suggest it over the CX600.

 

My recommendation for your system is the Cooler Master V550S though. http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs550amaag1au

[Kejimuna]

That specific HCG-620 unit is based on an entry-level platform internally from Seasonic. The S12II Bronze 620w to be exact. It belongs in the same segment as the Corsair CX; however, it is build a bit better. Since it's in the same price range, I would suggest it over the CX600.

 

My recommendation for your system is the Cooler Master V550S though. http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs550amaag1au

Cooler master V550S>Seasonic 550w?

[quan289]

Cooler master V550S>Seasonic 550w?

 

CM V550S offer comparable electrical performance, slightly higher efficiency, as well as has a more quiet operation. While the Seasonic G 550w does offer better caps choices, it's also ~$20 NZD or so more expensive.

[Kejimuna]

CM V550S offer comparable electrical performance, slightly higher efficiency, as well as has a more quiet operation. While the Seasonic G 550w does offer better caps choices, it's also ~$20 NZD or so more expensive.

Would you go $20, for better caps and sacrifice slight silence and less efficiency. I'm not good with these decisions

[KamiKatze]

CM V550S offer comparable electrical performance, slightly higher efficiency, as well as has a more quiet operation. While the Seasonic G 550w does offer better caps choices, it's also ~$20 NZD or so more expensive.

 

I thought the CM V series were also made by Seasonic...?

 

I personally like my SeasoniC G-550. It's dead silent. However I would get something more costefficient like the EVGA Supernova 750 G2. That also leaves lots of headroom for a 2nd 970.

[Kejimuna]

I thought the CM V series were also made by Seasonic...?

 

I personally like my SeasoniC G-550. It's dead silent. However I would get something more costefficient like the EVGA Supernova 750 G2. That also leaves lots of headroom for a 2nd 970.

No EVGA supernova 750 G2 in NZ

[KamiKatze]

No EVGA supernova 750 G2 in NZ

 

Oh man.

 

Cooler master V Series, Seasonic G-Series still remain then.

[El_indian]

You have a similar build to mine and I asked a similar question on overclock.net a couple of weeks ago: http://www.overclock.net/t/1521666/first-build-first-psu (They have some well known PSU guys on there).

 

I'm going with the Cooler Master V550 (also called V550s in NZ): http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2160334

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Here's a thread comparing the two: http://www.overclock.net/t/1430448/4-mid-range-psus-compared

 

& here are the 2 units reviewed on jonnyGuru (his reviews are good reads): CM: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=373 ; Seasonic: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=373

 

Both seem like top units. 

[Kejimuna]

You have a similar build to mine and I asked a similar question on overclock.net a couple of weeks ago: http://www.overclock.net/t/1521666/first-build-first-psu (They have some well known PSU guys on there).

 

I'm going with the Cooler Master V550 (also called V550s in NZ): http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2160334

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Here's a thread comparing the two: http://www.overclock.net/t/1430448/4-mid-range-psus-compared

 

Here are the 2 units reviewed on jonnyGuru (his reviews are good reads): http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=373, http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=383

 

Both seem like top units.

Ok thanks for the links I'll be sure to read over them

[El_indian]

are you going to wait until Cyber Monday?  

[quan289]

I thought the CM V series were also made by Seasonic...?

 

The CM V series are Seasonic KM3 units, yes. But the CM VS series are Enhance Electronics.

Would you go $20, for better caps and sacrifice slight silence and less efficiency. I'm not good with these decisions

 

Personally, for $20 less, I would go for the Cooler Master V550S, as it's still a solid and reliable unit.

 

Alternatively, you could go for the Antec True Power Classic 550w. It's essentially a Seasonic G unit internally. http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2280361

But only get this one if you don't mind deal with a few excess cables during your cable management.

[Kejimuna]

are you going to wait until Cyber Monday?

Do you know stores that participate in it?

[El_indian]

Probably all online stores will. That is when i'm buying my parts.

 

We also have something called click monday this coming monday: http://www.clickmonday.co.nz/, that might be kinda average though. 

[Kejimuna]

Probably all online stores will. That is when i'm buying my parts.

 

We also have something called click monday this coming monday: http://www.clickmonday.co.nz/, that might be kinda average though. 

Ok, i'll see what deals will be on then or i'll just buy around christmas time