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Adashmada
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Hey, I have an i5 3570k, 12gb ram and an R7850. I'm probably going to get another 7850, but what psu wattage would be okay and what 80+ certificate? thanks

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I would say with the possibility of getting another 7850, I would go with 500-600 watt PSU and you will be fine. My personal advice would be to get a 650-750 watt PSU so you can have more head room for upgrades in the future, but if you have no other needs to upgrade any time in the next couple of years then I would say that 500-600 watts will do you just fine.

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i would say a 750w just because it will last longer in your system if you buy more high powered parts
okay thanks, would 80+ bronze be fine?

i5 3570K,Swiftech H220, Fractal Design Define R2 XL, Windforce GTX 760, 1tb Hitachi, 3tb Seagate, 120gb Samsung 840 EVO, XSTAR DP2710, Asus P8Z77 LX, 12gb Corsair Veangance, AX760

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i would say a 750w just because it will last longer in your system if you buy more high powered parts
the 80+ rating depends on you. the higher the 80+ rating the more expensinve. i just bought this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PJ6QW4/ today.
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i would say a 750w just because it will last longer in your system if you buy more high powered parts
http://ocz.com/consumer/psu/zt-series-550w-750w-power-supply 750w okay?

i5 3570K,Swiftech H220, Fractal Design Define R2 XL, Windforce GTX 760, 1tb Hitachi, 3tb Seagate, 120gb Samsung 840 EVO, XSTAR DP2710, Asus P8Z77 LX, 12gb Corsair Veangance, AX760

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Stick with something that is made by Seasonic, the X-750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087 , the corsair AX 750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016 or the XFX 750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207029 , all 3 are made by Seasonic and all have a 5 year warranty or a 7 year warranty. they are very stable PSU and will last you a long time.

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Stick with something that is made by Seasonic, the X-750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087 , the corsair AX 750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016 or the XFX 750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207029 , all 3 are made by Seasonic and all have a 5 year warranty or a 7 year warranty. they are very stable PSU and will last you a long time.
+1 for the AX 750 or the X-750.

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Stick with something that is made by Seasonic, the X-750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087 , the corsair AX 750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016 or the XFX 750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207029 , all 3 are made by Seasonic and all have a 5 year warranty or a 7 year warranty. they are very stable PSU and will last you a long time.
I bought my wife the X-750 for Valentines day and man does she love it and so do i :) Cable management was such a breeze with it and it is completely silent :).

Thanks for the +1

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"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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