looking for new psu

[MeDownYou]

Hey, I'm looking for a psu that has a 12v rail that can accommodate a heavy wattage gpu. They recommend 30A on the 12v, but the 12v also is the mobo plug correct? so what amp am I looking for?

 

also, any recommendations for around 40$ would be ideal

[Oberon.Smite]

I mean any reputable brand (SeaSonic, Thermaltake, Corsair, EVGA) with 2x 12v rails should cover it I think. BTW what GPU? 

[DeViLzzz]

Oberon.Smite you forgot to mention Antec.  They make good stuff.

[MeDownYou]

I mean any reputable brand (SeaSonic, Thermaltake, Corsair, EVGA) with 2x 12v rails should cover it I think. BTW what GPU? 

6950 here it takes 200w and they recommend 30a (+ mobo and stuff though on 12v right? got a x4 760 cpu)

 

would also like to be able to flash it to a 6970

[Aniallation]

6950 here it takes 200w and they recommend 30a (+ mobo and stuff though on 12v right? got a x4 760 cpu)

 

would also like to be able to flash it to a 6970

6970 has 250W TDP so take that as max power draw for your GPU. Add on ~100W for CPU and ~100 for the rest and you're at 450W maximum. Any decent 500W or higher will be perfect for you.

 

I wouldn't go with the EVGA or Corsair CX PSUs that everyone recommends in this wattage range though. Spend a bit more and get yourself a quality unit built by a reputable OEM.

 

This Seasonic-made unit would be perfect. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

[Oberon.Smite]

Oberon.Smite you forgot to mention Antec.  They make good stuff.

True.

[quan289]

Where are you buying from? The Rosewill Capstone 550w may be an option for $69.99 or $49.99 after MIR: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone550