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Hello, I am almost done with this build the only part thats left is the power supply and I am not sure wich one to pick. There are way too many and I am not an expert thats why I need your help choosing the right PSU for this build:

 

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CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X52 Rev 2 73.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW2 Gaming iCX Video Card
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition 39.9 CFM  120mm Fan
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM  120mm Fans

 

It may soud weird but I do not like to use the same brand twice, so if it is possible try to recommend a PSU from a different company that the ones already mentioned. Thanks for the help.

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For this system I recommend you go for a Corsair RM650x 80+ gold fully modular. 

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Intel Core i7 7800X 6C/12T (4.5GHz), Corsair H150i Pro RGB (360mm), Asus Prime X299-A, Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4X4GB & 2X8GB 3000MHz DDR4), MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G (2.113GHz core & 9.104GHz memory), 1 Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB NVMe M.2, 1 Samsung 850 Pro 256GB SSD, 1 Samsung 850 Evo 500GB SSD, 1 WD Red 1TB mechanical drive, Corsair RM750X 80+ Gold fully modular PSU, Corsair Obsidian 750D full tower case, Corsair Glaive RGB mouse, Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 (Cherry MX Red) keyboard, Asus VN247HA (1920x1080 60Hz 16:9), Audio Technica ATH-M20x headphones & Windows 10 Home 64 bit. 

 

 

The time Linus replied to me on one of my threads: 

 

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Whisper M 450/550W or RM550x.

A curiosity is the Prime Ultra Gold 550W for $93, a bit cheaper than the RM550x. The Prime Gold was really similar to the lower end (but still high end) Focus Plus Gold, but louder, for whatever reason. The Ultra got rid of the in cable capacitors, and might be quieter than the non Ultra (the Titanium rated versions are a bit quieter). If you're interested in that. The RMx does have in cable capacitors. 

There are some similarly priced Platinum rated PSUs, but it's not worth getting it for the efficiency, and they won't be quieter. 

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1 hour ago, Kilo One said:

Hello, I am almost done with this build the only part thats left is the power supply and I am not sure wich one to pick. There are way too many and I am not an expert thats why I need your help choosing the right PSU for this build:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X52 Rev 2 73.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW2 Gaming iCX Video Card
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition 39.9 CFM  120mm Fan
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM  120mm Fans

 

It may soud weird but I do not like to use the same brand twice, so if it is possible try to recommend a PSU from a different company that the ones already mentioned. Thanks for the help.

Well I may be decent with PSUs, but I wanna go over a couple things in your build.

 

One, don't bother using that AIO. You could get an 8700K and a decent air cooler to pair with it for the price you're paying for your CPU + cooler. AIOs tend to have pump failure within 3-5 years (often earlier) anyways, and you should never buy one. You can get similar performance from a high-end air cooler like a be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 or Noctua D15.

 

Then, you probably don't need a WD Black. A 2TB WD Blue or some other SATA 6 Gbps HDD should do fine like a Hitachi or Seagate drive. You won't notice the speed difference between different HDDs anyways, just noise.

 

Those Corsair fans are OK but not the best. Perhaps look at Corsair's newer ML series or some be Quiet fans for cheaper.

 

Then, all that said and done, a Corsair TX550M should do fine and can often be found on sale.

My account is almost entirely dormant. Hope you all are having a grand time. Many years of fun were had here.

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