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Hello everyone,

 

I have a simple but important question regarding my build. Is 550w suitable for my build? I believe the PSU is a good quality one, its just that I don't know how many Watts I need!

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/qgxtNN I currently have a 550w PSU for my build.

 

How many watts do I need?

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550 is more than enough

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2 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

550 is more than enough

I've been confused since the guy at the PC store said I need at least 700w. Im guessing he's wrong?

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Just now, iiEmpathy said:

I've been confused since the guy at the PC store said I need at least 700w. Im guessing he's wrong?

Oh he's very wrong. Probably just trying to get you to buy a more expensive part.

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2 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

Oh he's very wrong. Probably just trying to get you to buy a more expensive part.

He said a gaming computer needs a lot power, im guessing he's not a pro at gaming pcs

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2 minutes ago, iiEmpathy said:

He said a gaming computer needs a lot power, im guessing he's not a pro at gaming pcs

They do use more power than a regular desktop, but not 700 watts of power haha, could run a 6700k and sli 1080's on 700 watts.

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1 minute ago, RKRiley said:

They do use more power than a regular desktop, but not 700 watts of power haha, could run a 6700k and sli 1080's on 700 watts.

Probably a little more on top! 

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3 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

They do use more power than a regular desktop, but not 700 watts of power haha, could run a 6700k and sli 1080's on 700 watts.

 

Im guessing 550w is fine and 700w is just wasting my money?

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1 minute ago, iiEmpathy said:

Im guessing 550w is fine and 700w is just wasting my money?

550w is plenty 

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3 minutes ago, GeorgeKellow said:

550w is plenty 

Alright, thanks for your help guys. I'll mention you in my build for helping me out.

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3 minutes ago, GeorgeKellow said:

Probably a little more on top! 

True, was going to say SLI titan xp's initially but I think at max load, with something like a 6600/6700k, that may just push over 700 :P 

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Just now, RKRiley said:

True, was going to say SLI titan xp's initially but I think at max load, with something like a 6600/6700k, that may just push over 700 :P 

Its probably possible with an i5 6500

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550w is more then enough. Here is the PSU tier list if you want to check other PSU's. The XFX in your list is a tier 2, so that is indeed a good one. If it has a 500 or 550w variant you know it is good.

Would recommend going unlocked though so you can OC in the future for increased usable lifespan. Allthough a bit more costly now, it is cheaper in the long run. If you look for a cooler then the 212 Evo is a good budget cooler and the Scythe Fuma is very affordable high end aircooler.

 

Also get a 250GB SSD instead. I asume you game and 120 is quickly full with new triple A titels these days.

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4 minutes ago, Gonio said:

550w is more then enough. Here is the PSU tier list if you want to check other PSU's. The XFX in your list is a tier 2, so that is indeed a good one. If it has a 500 or 550w variant you know it is good.

Would recommend going unlocked though so you can OC in the future for increased usable lifespan. Allthough a bit more costly now, it is cheaper in the long run. If you look for a cooler then the 212 Evo is a good budget cooler and the Scythe Fuma is very affordable high end aircooler.

 

Also get a 250GB SSD instead. I asume you game and 120 is quickly full with new triple A titels these days.

 

Ill get a 250GB SSD everything else will remain the same

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36 minutes ago, iiEmpathy said:

Hello everyone,

 

I have a simple but important question regarding my build. Is 550w suitable for my build? I believe the PSU is a good quality one, its just that I don't know how many Watts I need!

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/qgxtNN I currently have a 550w PSU for my build.

 

How many watts do I need?

I'd recommend a cx550m by corsair. They have all black cable sleeves as well so it'll look good

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i'm not sure why you still have to ask, but:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/10540/the-geforce-gtx-1060-founders-edition-asus-strix-review/16

less than 300w of power used under load. 

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4 hours ago, iiEmpathy said:

Hello everyone,

 

I have a simple but important question regarding my build. Is 550w suitable for my build? I believe the PSU is a good quality one, its just that I don't know how many Watts I need!

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/qgxtNN I currently have a 550w PSU for my build.

 

How many watts do I need?

The XFX you listed in the system is good but the 550W version is still more than double what that system will demand.

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5 hours ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

The XFX you listed in the system is good but the 550W version is still more than double what that system will demand.

Eh its fine ill stick with it

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