Help picking out a psu?

[ItsSoWonderful]

So I'm going to be working on my first build in a few weeks, but I'm a little lost on the power supply.

Heres my part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ItsSoWonderful/saved/PnY2FT

 

I have 1 970 in there now, but Im actually planning to add a second one for sli a couple of months down the road, and I plan on overclocking the system, so how many watts do I actually need? I tried researching but I keep on getting different answers. Some say that 650 watts is fine but others say that I need at least 750 and then the online wattage calculators say I need like 500. So what do I actually need? Suggestions would be really appreciated.

[cheeze_tartz]

That PSU is perfect. I'm using that in my upcoming mini-ITX build (i'm using the 550w version though). What's cool is that that PSU has an "eco" mode button that turns off the PSU fan when its not on load. It will be good for SLI btw

[blueballs]

go with a 750W if you plan on oc and sli

[swanyman]

That's a good power supply and it's even rated 9.1 on Johnny Guru, so that's awesome!

 

I would recommend this one though (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr), it's rated 9.8 on Johnny Guru and it gives you a bigger room for error for when overclocking, since when you add the 2nd GPU and overclock you may need more than 650w.

 

I really do recommend this one from the bottom of my heart.

[STRMfrmXMN]

So I'm going to be working on my first build in a few weeks, but I'm a little lost on the power supply.

Heres my part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ItsSoWonderful/saved/PnY2FT

 

I have 1 970 in there now, but Im actually planning to add a second one for sli a couple of months down the road, and I plan on overclocking the system, so how many watts do I actually need? I tried researching but I keep on getting different answers. Some say that 650 watts is fine but others say that I need at least 750 and then the online wattage calculators say I need like 500. So what do I actually need? Suggestions would be really appreciated.

That is a superb PSU and I own the 550W version. I don't buy PSUs unless they are made by Super Flower, Seasonic or Delta and that one is made by Seasonic (good). It's modular and silent. Love it.

[Weak1ings]

The Rosewill Hive is a 750W PSU for $90.

 

It is Very well recommended by a vast majority, a good brand, and will serve you perfectly for SLI in the future.

 

If possible, consider waiting a bit longer and getting the 980 Ti instead of 970 SLI thanks to the fact it costs the same, (at present, 390X tomorrow) is a single chip, and performs pretty much the same but you can SLI it later down the road.

 

Also, a 850W EVGA PSU for $90 + shipping

It will support SLI for 980 Ti or 970 with ease whatever you do do.

It appears to have a 5 year warranty and 4/5 eggs of 47 reviews.

(The Rosewill can support 980 Ti SLI but it's pushing it a little bit at 700W, 4/5 eggs at 311 reviews and 3 yr warranty)

[ItsSoWonderful]

Wow ltt forums are the best! Thanks for all the help!

[Guest]

Wow ltt forums are the best! Thanks for all the help!

Don't get the Rosewill Hive as it isn't that good. I would stick with the EVGA. If you want a cheaper 750W+ then look at the EVGA B2.