Quick PSU question

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This is one thing I have never been good at: choosing the right PSU.

I am looking at a couple, as it's finally time to change the one I currently have, and it will finally complete my PC (properly).

My rig is as in my sig, plus I am adding a GTX 480 (with possibility to SLI), an Asus Zonar D2X later on, plus a watercooling loop later this year.

I am looking at the following PSUs, but not sure which one would be best:

Corsair AX850
Corsair AX1200
beQuiet Dark Power Pro 1000W
BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 1200W

Is the 1200W PSU overkill? I have read reviews, saying that the Corsair AX1200 is a very good PSU, but then again so is the BeQuiet 1000W :p

I like the fact that even the ATX 24-pin is modular on the Corsair, and I know they make very good PSUs. I need this to be solid :p

Which one would you recommend? I have a bit of time until I want to buy (a few weeks) but I want to sort out the spec now, so I can sort the finances around it :)

Thanks guys :)
 
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Aren't the new Corsair PSUs not based on slightly newer PSU technology? Wasn't sure if the HX series was still worth buying with the AX series being out.
 
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Thinking that maybe the AX850 will do me for my build. Sadly, it doesn't leave a lot in the tank if I do SLI. But then again, I might not be able to afford a second GTX 480 anyway :p

Gah, I wish picking a PSU was as simple as picking a CPU! I want it to be future proof, and I like the sound of the new Corsair AX series, but I have read that the AX1200 is having some problems (and it's quite expensive).
 
Yeah I noticed :p Not making life any easier for me! I think I want a Corsair or a Be Quiet PSU. Just worried that I will be stressing it too much with an overclocked GTX 480 and an overclocked i7 at 850W.

But I know nothing about PSUs really. Just that Corsair are good, and that the Be Quiet PSUs are meant to be good too :p The calculators all say the loads are higher, but most people here say that 1000W is usually overkill.
 
Yeah, it does look like a very nice, efficient PSU. Better than the HX1000 for efficiency also. I just want to make sure it is solid for running my spec, plus the GTX 480 and a watercooling pump. Having said that, Rich runs an HX850 in his build, and he has a GTX 480 and an i7.

The chances of me upgrading to a second GTX 480 are very slim (the cost mainly), if I watercool, that drops my GTX 480 budget :P And I want to save for an SSD later this year. AX850 I think it is.

What does everyone else think? :)
 
Marine-RX179 said:
Have you considered GTX470SLI instead? :D
You probably only need a decent 750W/850W PSU with overclocking included, and the GTX470 price to performance ratio is better :p
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Well, like I said, I probably won't be able to afford 480 SLI, so I'm either going for a single GTX 480, or GTX 470 SLI. I'm more set on the GTX 480.
 
Yeah, both are pretty competitive in pricing. I might buy the BeQuiet as that is the slightly newer PSU, so will have better efficiency. But then again, I will probably change my mind again before I buy...typical.

I really want a Corsair PSU, but the old HX1000 doesn't seem as efficient as the newer BeQuiet series. But then again, maybe I am wrong :p Maybe someone from OcUK would be able to help, as they deal with these PSUs all the time in builds :)
 
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