Power Supply tips

[mark_brown777]

This is my current setup. Is my power supply overkill? i know that over doing power supply can have negative affects, but i don't know what a good balance is. any advice will be much appreciated.

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1447.60
 

[EarthboundHero]

That PSU is fine. Overdoing a PSU only lowers its' efficiency. 

[Gix7Fifty]

It's fine, just make sure it's enough if you want to sli later.

[BigDay]

yes it's overkill

 

you only need about 500w to power an overclocked 4690k and an overclocked 980. i would get a 550w psu to be safe

 

bigday

[Aniallation]

This is my current setup. Is my power supply overkill? i know that over doing power supply can have negative affects, but i don't know what a good balance is. any advice will be much appreciated.

The big factor is, do you plan to stick with one GPU? Or do you plan to SLI later on?

[Godlygamer23]

That PSU is fine. Overdoing a PSU only lowers its' efficiency. 

And potentially increases money spent.

[BigDay]

get this one:

 

EVGA 220-GS-0550-V1

[mark_brown777]

The big factor is, do you plan to stick with one GPU? Or do you plan to SLI later on?

I plan on upgrading eventually to two 980s. will my psu be enough then? 

[BigDay]

I plan on upgrading eventually to two 980s. will my psu be enough then? 

 

yes, two 980's in sli with an overclocked 4690k would consume around 670w. a 750w psu would be sufficient. you may be able to get by using only a 650w psu as well

 

edit:

 

for a 650w get this:

EVGA 220-GS-0650-V1

 

for a 750w get this:

EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR

 

@_brown777

[Knaj]

I got my 750W XFX PSU for like $20 cheaper than a 500W PSU, from an epic deal at newegg, but I guess here is that if you can get a deal, take it.

[Knaj]

I got my 750W XFX PSU for like $20 cheaper than a 500W PSU, from an epic deal at newegg, but I guess here is that if you can get a deal, take it.

 

But if you're spending more than you need don't

[Aniallation]

I plan on upgrading eventually to two 980s. will my psu be enough then? 

Yes, more then enough.