That's overkill. Use any PSU calculator, I can almost guarantee this won't even breach 400w. And power supplies are most efficient between 50% and 75% load. 500w is fine.
That's overkill. Use any PSU calculator, I can almost guarantee this won't even breach 400w. And power supplies are most efficient between 50% and 75% load. 500w is fine.
Well... I'm worried about expansion. 650W would be able to handle something like water cooling down the road (as well as overclocking now) as well as a bunch of fans, a fan controller, more drives, etc... If I'm keeping the PSU for a while, it makes sense to go with something that'll perform well for years.
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” — Albert Einstein
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
Well... I'm worried about expansion. 650W would be able to handle something like water cooling down the road (as well as overclocking now) as well as a bunch of fans, a fan controller, more drives, etc... If I'm keeping the PSU for a while, it makes sense to go with something that'll perform well for years.
Water cooling for a home PC? That is expensive and the benefit really isn't there besides for epeen.
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” — Albert Einstein
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
Just used phadrues's psu calculator from OC.net, put in a 40% overclocked i7, 2 overclocked 560ti 448 cards(because I don't have the updated version with the 600 series, and those both draw 210w at most, which is even more than the 670), 2 ODDs, 4 HDDs, 4 RAM sticks, and 5 case fans. Max power draw was 675 watts. So I would say that 500w will easily serve anything you will do.
Ok, put in overclocked i7, one overclocked 560(power draw is closer to 670), 4 ram sticks, 4 HDDs, 4 case fans, and 1 ODD. Total draw is 500w.
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” — Albert Einstein
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
That's overkill. Use any PSU calculator, I can almost guarantee this won't even breach 400w. And power supplies are most efficient between 50% and 75% load. 500w is fine.
My friend, there is a thing called Capacitor Aging.
New PSUs auto lose 10% of their initial wattage at start. Depending on usage, this drops year by year by a certain percent, can be from 2% to 5% up to 10% if horrid quality.
But most time, you can expect up to 2% loss per year 5% maximum, it depends on quality of parts, power signals "clean or dirty", and demand/strain on the PSU.
This is why you should go at least 150W-250W above minimum estimate.
This one is the one I have, powerful, sturdy and very well built. I could say you would be extremely happy with it. The cables are all sleeved and well organized, even has a bag for excess.
It does not run hot either and is very silent. Very clean voltages as well based on my Bios and hardware measurements with my multimeter.
My friend, there is a thing called Capacitor Aging.
New PSUs auto lose 10% of their initial wattage at start. Depending on usage, this drops year by year by a certain percent, can be from 2% to 5% up to 10% if horrid quality.
But most time, you can expect up to 2% loss per year 5% maximum, it depends on quality of parts, power signals "clean or dirty", and demand/strain on the PSU.
This is why you should go at least 150W-250W above minimum estimate.
This one is the one I have, powerful, sturdy and very well built. I could say you would be extremely happy with it. The cables are all sleeved and well organized, even has a bag for excess.
It does not run hot either and is very silent. Very clean voltages as well based on my Bios and hardware measurements with my multimeter.
I agree, I'm saying that 500w is 150w above what this PC will use. Of course you shouldn't get a psu that is rated at exactly what your PC will use.
This one is the one I have, powerful, sturdy and very well built. I could say you would be extremely happy with it. The cables are all sleeved and well organized, even has a bag for excess.
It does not run hot either and is very silent. Very clean voltages as well based on my Bios and hardware measurements with my multimeter.
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” — Albert Einstein
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” — Albert Einstein
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
Stiff cables shouldn't be too much of an issue, right?
Nah, I had no issues with the cables at all really, about right tbh. Not to thin, not to thick. The fits can be a bit tight molex level, but the fit is a good fit. Sata is just right, fits easy and snug.
Thanks for all the advice. We went ahead and ordered everything. In the end, my father decided Microcenter was a waste of gas, so we ordered everything on Amazon (ended up being only a little more expensive than ordering from each store separately). Parts should all arrive within 2-3 days. I might or might not take some pics when we build it, if I do then I'll post a new thread or put it in the show your system thread or something.
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” — Albert Einstein
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
That's overkill. Use any PSU calculator, I can almost guarantee this won't even breach 400w. And power supplies are most efficient between 50% and 75% load. 500w is fine.
i5 6600k 4.6ghz / MSI 280X / 8Gb 2666 DDR4 / Gigabyte Z170X-UD5 / TX550M / 500Gb 850 EVO / NZXT S340 / Corsair K65 / Corsair M60
Well... I'm worried about expansion. 650W would be able to handle something like water cooling down the road (as well as overclocking now) as well as a bunch of fans, a fan controller, more drives, etc... If I'm keeping the PSU for a while, it makes sense to go with something that'll perform well for years.
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
Water cooling for a home PC? That is expensive and the benefit really isn't there besides for epeen.
Read the top comment for why watercooling is really just to say you did it: http://www.reddit.com/r/gamingpc/comments/16oa4y/how_much_of_a_bonus_is_water_cooling/
i5 6600k 4.6ghz / MSI 280X / 8Gb 2666 DDR4 / Gigabyte Z170X-UD5 / TX550M / 500Gb 850 EVO / NZXT S340 / Corsair K65 / Corsair M60
Either way, I'm still not convinced that a 500W/550W PSU will be enough for me...
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
Ok, put in overclocked i7, one overclocked 560(power draw is closer to 670), 4 ram sticks, 4 HDDs, 4 case fans, and 1 ODD. Total draw is 500w.
i5 6600k 4.6ghz / MSI 280X / 8Gb 2666 DDR4 / Gigabyte Z170X-UD5 / TX550M / 500Gb 850 EVO / NZXT S340 / Corsair K65 / Corsair M60
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
My friend, there is a thing called Capacitor Aging.
New PSUs auto lose 10% of their initial wattage at start. Depending on usage, this drops year by year by a certain percent, can be from 2% to 5% up to 10% if horrid quality.
But most time, you can expect up to 2% loss per year 5% maximum, it depends on quality of parts, power signals "clean or dirty", and demand/strain on the PSU.
This is why you should go at least 150W-250W above minimum estimate.
SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze
This one is the one I have, powerful, sturdy and very well built. I could say you would be extremely happy with it. The cables are all sleeved and well organized, even has a bag for excess.
It does not run hot either and is very silent. Very clean voltages as well based on my Bios and hardware measurements with my multimeter.
I agree, I'm saying that 500w is 150w above what this PC will use. Of course you shouldn't get a psu that is rated at exactly what your PC will use.
i5 6600k 4.6ghz / MSI 280X / 8Gb 2666 DDR4 / Gigabyte Z170X-UD5 / TX550M / 500Gb 850 EVO / NZXT S340 / Corsair K65 / Corsair M60
Looks good, thanks.
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
Get the modular version if you can.
The cables are a bit stiff, as are the connectors.
If you're using extenders anyways, ignore that though.
Yep, the modular one is on the list.
Stiff cables shouldn't be too much of an issue, right?
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein
They are stiff because they are thicker than a normal PSU's cables
Nah, I had no issues with the cables at all really, about right tbh. Not to thin, not to thick. The fits can be a bit tight molex level, but the fit is a good fit. Sata is just right, fits easy and snug.
It is, its the modular version of the SII12 620W which you have.
But yeah, they are difficult to work with in a good way (quality product). Not in an annoying way.
"Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." — Robert Heinlein