What size PSU?

[dno101]

Hi -

I've looked at the online power calculators, but they suggest different size units (some stupidly low). My build will have ATX X99 mobo with i75930, two GTX980 Ti, and custom cooling (two rads and 8 fans). Just a couple of SSD. No heavy overclocking.

Will a 1000W unit be sufficient without getting too close to max load, and can someone suggest a good psu?

Thanks.

 

[lee32uk]

Hi

You would probably be fine with 850W, but having a bit of extra headroom won't do any harm.

At current prices I would go for the Corsair RMx 1000W. It is an excellent unit backed by a 7 year warranty. You can check out a review in the link below.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=449


My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Corsair RM Series RM1000X '80+ Gold' 1000W Modular Power Supply (CP-9020094-UK)= £139.99

Total: £149.89
(includes shipping: £9.90)
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[pastymuncher]

Seeing as you have X99 as well I would go for 10000w as well. For the money you can't really go wrong with (or do better than) the Corsair that Lee has suggested.

 

[ChugNorris]

For me i'd rather go with the XFX 1050W, made by Seasonic (who are a much better OEM than CWT) the warranty is a few years less (5), but with Seasonic you rarely need it. The Corsair unit is solid, but I know where my money would go.

 

[lee32uk]

For me i'd rather go with the XFX 1050W, made by Seasonic (who are a much better OEM than CWT) the warranty is a few years less (5), but with Seasonic you rarely need it. The Corsair unit is solid, but I know where my money would go.

That is also a great unit (I have an XFX psu in my own pc) but I would personally go with the extra warranty and that awesome low ripple that the RMx has If the price gap was bigger then I would have no issue going with the XFX, but for the sake of a fiver then the Corsair edges it for Me.

 

[dno101]

Thanks guys. Went for 1000W be quiet pro 11 in the end. Usual excellent service from OC and sweet looking PSU