Psu HELP!

[fastblast64]

hey guys im coming to the linus community today because im trying to build a computer and the im not sure the amount of wattage i would need out of my power supply.

 

note:(to make its easier for you guys to help me here is my pc part picker list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/K3qDFT )

PLZ HELP!!!! thx

 

EDIT: im planning on over clocking my cpu to 4.0 G if that makes a difference in the decision also planing on playing very to high demanding games and the pc i have now shuts off when i tend to play those types of games(Note: i bought a solidgear wich i shouldnt have but i did because its was cheap and now i see that its faulty) thx

[lukky211111]

 

hey guys im coming to the linus community today because im trying to build a computer and the im not sure the amount of wattage i would need out of my power supply.

 

note:(to make its easier for you guys to help me here is my pc part picker list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/K3qDFT )

PLZ HELP!!!! thx

 

EDIT: im planning on over clocking my cpu to 4.0 G if that makes a difference in the decision also planing on playing very to high demanding games and the pc i have now shuts off when i tend to play those types of games(Note: i bought a solidgear wich i shouldnt have but i did because its was cheap and now i see that its faulty) thx

 

id say get a 650 w psu if you wanna expand a lil more maybe even a 750w? and never cheap out on your psu ever.

[ProdigyzMined]

I'd say about 850w is good. you never want to have too little wattage if you ever decide to add/ upgrade in the future, it's better to spend a bit more up front vs having to replace it in the future. I'd suggest EVGA, Corsair, Seasonic and BeQuiet! for high quality power supplies.

[Nutarama]

I would recommend a Fully Modular PSU (less excess cabling) in the 650W-850W range from a reputable name brand like Corsair, EVGA, or SeaSonic.  I'd also recommend something that's 80+ Gold or Platinum certified - partly because of lower energy costs, partly because of lower heat and thus lower fan speeds and less noise.

Here's a link to a PCPartPicker search for those very criteria: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#p=1&e=5,4&W=650,850&sort=a9&page=1&m=11,14,71

Any one of those should serve you well for many years.

Edit: More wattage means the possibility of more upgrades in the future without needing a new PSU, like if you wanted to add a third 970 eventually.

[SuntannedBeast]

Anywhere from 650W-800W or even more. Having more is not going to let you down if you ever need a third 970. Also get 80+ Gold or Platinum because they are better and you get less heat from them. 

[DWN]

If you are going to overclock + SLI get a gold certified or higher and pad your watts a bit. Use this to gage your watts. Attached are a few solid PSU's (all mfg by Seasonic)

[quan289]

There are various of brands that provide quality PSUs, and as such, you shouldn't limit yourself to just 1-3 of them. Otherwise, you may be missing out to some excellent units.

 

Anyways, a quality 650w can power that system.

For $79.99 after MIR, the XFX XTR 750w is a good unit to power that system: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

It's a Seasonic G unit internally, but offer full modularity, a switch to turn on/off semi-passive mode, and a FDB fan.

 

Or the high-end Delta build Antec HCP-750 Platinum for $101.98 after MIR : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371083