What power supply?

[DuhOracle]

I'm not sure what power supply I'll need for my build. I was going to go with a Corsair RM550x, but I don't know if it will be enough as I want to watercool my computer.

 

Here's what I'm going to buy:

 

CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K 3.5GHz

Motherboard: MSI Z170A Krait Gaming Motherboard

RAM: Kingston FURY 16GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB SSD

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3TB

 

I'm going to have a D5 pump in the case, and about 6-7 fans.

 

There isn't much limit as to how much it will cost, as I want the power supply to be reliable.

[Patrick Bateman]

-snip

500-550w unit from:

evga g2,gs,gq, p2, etc. (not nex or evga w1)

any  xfx unit

any  seasonic unit

cooler master v series

any superflower unit

[DuhOracle]

500-550w unit from:

evga g2,gs,gq, p2, etc. (not nex or evga w1)

any  xfx unit

any  seasonic unit

cooler master v series

any superflower unit

Only 500-550? So the RM550x would work? I thought I might need more

[Gregvibe]

for reliability and to carry a 970 card I would go for a 80+gold 650 psu like:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438054

                                                                                                                                       http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139143

[Patrick Bateman]

Only 500-550? So the RM550x would work? I thought I might need more

dont listen to the guy above me.. efficiency does not effect reliability and you dont need 650w.. the rm 550x would work yes

[Gregvibe]

dont listen to the guy above me.. efficiency does not effect reliability and you dont need 650w.. the rm 550x would work yes

I'm not speaking.. I'm typing..

and that's my suggestion.. 

[Patrick Bateman]

I'm not speaking.. I'm typing..

and that's my suggestion.. 

but its wrong... 970 is fine on 500w.. 550w for headroom

[don_svetlio]

I'm not speaking.. I'm typing..

and that's my suggestion.. 

you are wrong indeed - efficiency has nothing to do with quality

Antec HCG is 80+ bronze yet is several times better than Corsair CS which is 80+ gold

970 and any other single GPU is fine on 500-550W

[TheRandomness]

If you haven't bought the parts yet the R9 390 is a better card for the money. And yes, you only need 550W.

[STRMfrmXMN]

 

I'm not sure what power supply I'll need for my build. I was going to go with a Corsair RM550x, but I don't know if it will be enough as I want to watercool my computer.

 

Here's what I'm going to buy:

 

CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K 3.5GHz

Motherboard: MSI Z170A Krait Gaming Motherboard

RAM: Kingston FURY 16GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB SSD

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3TB

 

I'm going to have a D5 pump in the case, and about 6-7 fans.

 

There isn't much limit as to how much it will cost, as I want the power supply to be reliable.

 

Well that system might use 300W if you intend to set fire to your GPU (so expect like 270W under overclocked load) so wattage isn't a huge issue. An EVGA GS/B2/GQ/G2 would be a good option, although I'd go for a 390 over a 970 any day. You'd still be good on any of those PSUs, 550W+.

[PlayStation 2]

you are wrong indeed - efficiency has nothing to do with quality

Antec HCG is 80+ bronze yet is several times better than Corsair CS which is 80+ gold

970 and any other single GPU is fine on 500-550W

I wouldn't say many times better but I'm not denying that it IS better.

[don_svetlio]

I wouldn't say many times better but I'm not denying that it IS better.

CS uses chinese caps, mediocre build by Great Wall and overall lackluster performance capping out at 40*C

Antec HCG uses all Japanese caps, OEMed by SeaSonic and has excellent voltage stability and caps out at 50*C - is also cheaper

[PlayStation 2]

CS uses chinese caps, mediocre build by Great Wall and overall lackluster performance capping out at 40*C

Antec HCG uses all Japanese caps, OEMed by SeaSonic and has excellent voltage stability and caps out at 50*C - is also cheaper

still beats the CX series

Also when the CS series gets cheap it becomes a decent option for a budget gaming rig

I don't think the HCG is sold in the US anymore

[don_svetlio]

still beats the CX series

Also when the CS series gets cheap it becomes a decent option for a budget gaming rig

I don't think the HCG is sold in the US anymore

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m

[PlayStation 2]

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m

not a bad deal