Need help choosing PSU

[Michael0919]

Hi.

I'm new to this whole custom pc thing and i would like some help choosing a power supply.

also this is my first built and please do point out any error I've make in choosing my part.

Spec:

CPU: FX-6300 black edition

CPU cooler: Hyper 212 evo

Motherboard: MSI gaming 970

GPU: Asus Geforce gtx 970

Ram: g.skill ripjaws 8gb ddr3

PSU: Unknown

Case: corsiar spec-02

[GDRRiley]

don't go with amd right now and use pcpartpicker for planning builds

[MoonlightSylv]

An EVGA GS, G2, or GQ 550w

A Seasonic S12II 520w or M12II 520w

or a Corsair CX550M

[Guest]

corsair cx 550m

also get rx 480 or 1060

[MoonlightSylv]

Just now, GDRRiley said:

don't go with amd right now and use pcpartpicker for planning builds

I agree with this, even an i3 would beat a 6300.

Just now, dexxterlab97 said:

also get rx 480 or 1060

also this

[Michael0919]

1 minute ago, GDRRiley said:

don't go with amd right now and use pcpartpicker for planning builds

i already got all this part.. 

[Guest]

Just now, Michael0919 said:

i already got all this part.. 

even gpu? 

can you return?

[Michael0919]

1 minute ago, dexxterlab97 said:

even gpu? 

can you return?

it's was a gift for my birthday, and ofc i didn't ask for the recipe. so nothing can do there

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Michael0919 said:

it's was a gift for my birthday

can you return the cpu?

[MoonlightSylv]

2 minutes ago, Michael0919 said:

i already got all this part.. 

 

1 minute ago, Michael0919 said:

it's was a gift for my birthday

That's fine, just get the PSU, I was given my 380x for my Birthday a month before the 480 came out, I don't regret getting it though, I like it  

[Michael0919]

1 minute ago, dexxterlab97 said:

can you return the cpu?

so the i3 is much better?

 

[MoonlightSylv]

1 minute ago, dexxterlab97 said:

can you return the cpu?

The 6300 is meh, he could upgrade to an 8350 in the future if he wants to eliminate bottlenecks.

3 minutes ago, dexxterlab97 said:

even gpu? 

can you return?

The 970 is still a pretty good GPU.

[Guest]

Just now, ShadowTechXTS said:

The 6300 is meh, he could upgrade to an 8350 in the future if he wants to eliminate bottlenecks.

The 970 is still a pretty good GPU.

and another upgrade if he wants smooth performance on all AAA titles at 60fps if he get a 1080 or 1070 someghing

[MoonlightSylv]

1 minute ago, Michael0919 said:

so the i3 is much better?

 

Yes, plus you could get an i5 or i7 in the future without a new motherboard, however an i3 won't work with your motherboard, I'd get an FX-8350 later when you have the money so there isn't any bottlenecks.

[MoonlightSylv]

1 minute ago, dexxterlab97 said:

and another upgrade if he wants smooth performance on all AAA titles at 60fps if he get a 1080 or 1070 someghing

Yes, but that would cost a lot, and from his budget I don't think he'll need that.

[Michael0919]

3 minutes ago, dexxterlab97 said:

and another upgrade if he wants smooth performance on all AAA titles at 60fps if he get a 1080 or 1070 someghing

 

2 minutes ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

Yes, plus you could get an i5 or i7 in the future without a new motherboard, however an i3 won't work with your motherboard, I'd get an FX-8350 later when you have the money so there isn't any bottlenecks.

i forgot to mention one thing. i've already  got all the part and put it together. i did choose a psu but i thought it wasn't a good one.

also i was thinking about upgrading tho the 8350.

i also was wondering what happen if i change the motherboard and cpu and still use the same ssd and hdd?

 

 

[Guest]

Just now, Michael0919 said:

 

i forgot to mention one thing. i've already  got all the part and put it together. i did choose a psu but i thought it wasn't a good one.

also i was thinking about upgrading tho the 8350.

i also was wondering what happen if i change the motherboard and cpu and still use the same ssd and hdd?

 

 

nothing. evertyhing will be nice. Windows 10 now support for mobo change so you get to keep os unless you replace everything. 

[MoonlightSylv]

1 minute ago, Michael0919 said:

i also was wondering what happen if i change the motherboard and cpu and still use the same ssd and hdd?

You might lose your product key, you can use the "Contact support" app to get a new one though.

2 minutes ago, Michael0919 said:

i forgot to mention one thing. i've already  got all the part and put it together. i did choose a psu but i thought it wasn't a good one.

What PSU?

[Michael0919]

Just now, dexxterlab97 said:

nothing. evertyhing will be nice. Windows 10 now support for mobo change so you get to keep os unless you replace everything. 

when i got it i got win 8.1... i f-up 

[Guest]

Just now, Michael0919 said:

when i got it i got win 8.1... i f-up 

it's fine, i think win 8 support it but a new key will cost you $30

[Michael0919]

2 minutes ago, dexxterlab97 said:

it's fine, i think win 8 support it but a new key will cost you $30

meaning i cant re-use the old CD and key?

[Melodist]

EVGA G2 650 for some headroom, the G2 is superb.

[Michael0919]

23 minutes ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

Yes, but that would cost a lot, and from his budget I don't think he'll need that.

i'll take your guys advice and change my cpu. if i can still use win from my existent ssd then it'll be great. if not then i'll just re-install it.

also intel naming always confuse me.

you said i should get the i3 correct? 

 

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, Michael0919 said:

i'll take your guys advice and change my cpu. if i can still use win from my existent ssd then it'll be great. if not then i'll just re-install it.

also intel naming always confuse me.

you said i should get the i3 correct? 

 

i3 skylake 6th gen so something like i3-6100

[Michael0919]

Just now, dexxterlab97 said:

i3 skylake 6th gen so something like i3-6100

and if i were to get the i5? which one is good? (again im not that good with intel name)