New PSU req

jongeeone · 28 Jun 2012 at 18:57

All my bits just turned up for a new build, which are as follows...

i5 3570k
ASrock z77 Extreme 4
8GB Corsair XMS3
OCZ Agility 3 120GB SSD
Antec 300
6950 2Gb

I thought a PSU i already had spare would be ok, but it only has 4 pin ATX 12v and not 8, so need a new one!

I'm getting confused, some are 2.2 or 2.3 compliant - yet my manual says ATX 12 V1. So unsure what to buy!

What would you recomend?

stulid · 28 Jun 2012 at 18:59

You can use the 4pin ATX in one half of the 8pin connector on the board, you may find overclocking is slightly limited, but still works.

What is the PSU you currently have?

jongeeone · 28 Jun 2012 at 19:06

It's not even long enough for the Antec 300! This PSU is a OCZ Modstream 520w. The PSU in my i5 2500k system is a Coolermaster M520, but thats staying put.

stulid · 28 Jun 2012 at 19:07

Did you want to do Crossfire later?

jongeeone · 28 Jun 2012 at 19:09

Possibly, something with 2 x PCI-E would be ideal.

stulid · 28 Jun 2012 at 19:09

jongeeone · 28 Jun 2012 at 19:31

Thanks, OCZ one ordered