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First off, welcome

 

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A quality 500W is more than enough. If you're looking to SLI one day (with 660s, ehhh. prolly shouldn't unless you know your games were written with SLI in mind), a quality 650W is enough.

 

 

If you'd like suggestions... The XFX Pro650 is excellent. Is perfect for two-way, midrange GPUs.

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I'm building new computer and i'm having trouble picking the right power supply. The specs are:
CPU: 4670K

MOBO: MSI Z87-G43

Graphics: Gigabyte GTX660 OC
RAM: Kingston HyperX 2x4GB 1600MHz Blu

SSD: Plextor 128GB M5S

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
CPU Cooler: NH-D14

For PSU i wanted to go with OCZ ZT 650W but I'm not 100% sure that's gonna be enough (especially if I OC the CPU a bit). I would go with 750W ZT but I heard they get loud over time and i want it to be more of a quiet machine.

EDIT: Also, will that Noctua fit in Antec 302 case(on paper it should but will it)?

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650 watts will be plenty. Good  luck on the build! Love to see pics when you are done.

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First off, welcome

 

Now..

A quality 500W is more than enough. If you're looking to SLI one day (with 660s, ehhh. prolly shouldn't unless you know your games were written with SLI in mind), a quality 650W is enough.

 

 

If you'd like suggestions... The XFX Pro650 is excellent. Is perfect for two-way, midrange GPUs.

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I'm building new computer and i'm having trouble picking the right power supply. The specs are:

CPU: 4670K

MOBO: MSI Z87-G43

Graphics: Gigabyte GTX660 OC

RAM: Kingston HyperX 2x4GB 1600MHz Blu

SSD: Plextor 128GB M5S

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB

CPU Cooler: NH-D14

For PSU i wanted to go with OCZ ZT 650W but I'm not 100% sure that's gonna be enough (especially if I OC the CPU a bit). I would go with 750W ZT but I heard they get loud over time and i want it to be more of a quiet machine.

EDIT: Also, will that Noctua fit in Antec 302 case(on paper it should but will it)?

I've got the 750 watt ZT... I don't find it that loud...

 

But 650 watt should be fine!

 

I got the 750 watt because I will be upgrading my build overtime with more STUFF ;)

 

Just to back up my claim http://support.asus.com/powersupply.aspx  says that 450 watt is enough... so yeah :D Show us your build when it's done btw :D

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PROFILEYEAH

What do people even put in these things?

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Just thought I'd say that there are a lot of options at the same price point of the 660 that out perform it and tbh I'd never really recommend getting one.

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First of all Thank You all for replies :) .
 

First off, welcome

 

Now..

A quality 500W is more than enough. If you're looking to SLI one day (with 660s, ehhh. prolly shouldn't unless you know your games were written with SLI in mind), a quality 650W is enough.

 

 

If you'd like suggestions... The XFX Pro650 is excellent. Is perfect for two-way, midrange GPUs.

 

@Wats Thank You for Your input, i'll have to look into it

 

I've got the 750 watt ZT... I don't find it that loud...

 

But 650 watt should be fine!

 

I got the 750 watt because I will be upgrading my build overtime with more STUFF ;)

 

Just to back up my claim http://support.asus.com/powersupply.aspx  says that 450 watt is enough... so yeah :D Show us your build when it's done btw :D

@SirReallySam I never got a chance to try it out, it's just what I google'd going through forums and reviews. 

 

Just thought I'd say that there are a lot of options at the same price point of the 660 that out perform it and tbh I'd never really recommend getting one.

@Kuzma in here at 170 euro price point there is only either 660 or 7850

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First of all Thank You all for replies :) .

 

 

@Wats Thank You for Your input, i'll have to look into it

 

@SirReallySam I never got a chance to try it out, it's just what I google'd going through forums and reviews. 

 

@Kuzma in here at 170 euro price point there is only either 660 or 7850

I'd HIGHLY recommend the 7850, friend of mine has a 7850 o.o cause a NICE oveclock on it and his card performs slightly better than a 660 TI which for it's price point is quite frankly amazing o.o

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Your build could be better. Where are you shopping? Budget? Intended system usage?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Your build could be better. Where are you shopping? Budget? Intended system usage?

Imma get parts from 2 online shops around.

Budget? Yes and I already overstepped it a bit(right now the build is looking at 950euro), but I'm open for suggestions ;) 

Intended system usage: Average gaming(not many latest titles) and work(including compiling code so I also need some computing power)

Edit: Added estimated buid cost

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Imma get parts from 2 online shops around.

Budget? Yes and I already overstepped it a bit but I'm open for suggestions ;)

Intended system usage: Average gaming(not many latest titles) and work(including compiling code so I also need some computing power)

Which sites? Link please? --something like a numerical budget would be better than 'Yes I have one'.

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Which sites? Link please? --something like a numerical budget would be better than 'Yes I have one'.

I updated my previous post.

Not sure it's gonna be any good to you since the sites are in polish but here you go:

http://www.morele.net/

http://proline.pl/

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I updated my previous post.

Not sure it's gonna be any good to you since the sites are in polish but here you go:

http://www.morele.net/

http://proline.pl/

The currency on the sites isn't euros. 

What's your actual budget?

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Right now it's sitting at 3900PLN and i wouldn't want to go much over that.

Is ProLine or Morele better for prices?

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Usually  Morele but I'm using combination of both since I have Proline near by and i can just drive and pick it up myself. Imma PM you a link to the build with prices and which comes from which store.

Edit: and by the way thank you for trying to help out :)

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Usually  Morele but I'm using combination of both since I have Proline near by and i can just drive and pick it up myself. Imma PM you a link to the build with prices and which comes from which store.

Edit: and by the way thank you for trying to help out :)

A 8350 would be better suited for compiling code than a 4670k.

 

Here's what I came up with: http://gyazo.com/25628b8325db0a6fc2b7ee7ebebdee03.png

Crossfire ready.

I'm not sure where you found a NH-D14 for 250 since I couldn't find it but go with that instead if you can.

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A 8350 would be better suited for compiling code than a 4670k.

 

Here's what I came up with: http://gyazo.com/25628b8325db0a6fc2b7ee7ebebdee03.png

Crossfire ready.

I'm not sure where you found a NH-D14 for 250 since I couldn't find it but go with that instead if you can.

Thank you for your effort I see you managed to keep the cost low which is always nice, imma look into it after work :)

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