Which PSU?

Shady45

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I am planning on a build (my first one) with a budget of around £1200

i5 3570k - mild overclock, never done it before so won't be rushing in to that :p
GPU: 7970 overclocked
1 SSD, 2 HDD's

I am thinking of one of these PSU's...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-165-CM
Coolermaster Silent Pro 700W Modular

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-XF
XFX 750W XXX Edition Modular

The first one would be a little better as it would get be back within budget :D but I don't want to skimp on PSU, so if the latter or any other around that price is the best choice then I can do that :)

Thanks
 
I don't like to skimp on PSU's either. So for me it would be the XFX.

Also, not a fan of running a PSU much over 60% and never above 80%. Why?

Noise!

Good PSU's today will ramp up the fan speed as temperature rises caused by the load on the PSU.

So for some PSU's up to 40% capacity then fan does not turn at all - silent PSU.

Then above 40% the fan will kick in, but as you get above 80% your PSU fan could be going full blast - Not silent!
 
OK. 90% Load and still quiet - 12db - but it is an 850W. BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 10

The 850W is made by seasonic and is 80+ platinum rated. 1000W and 1200W are also made by seasonic. Lower power versions are made by FSP.



Will OCUK be stocking the BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 10 series?
 
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Leeroy123 said:
Corsair Hx850 mate, superb psu
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Just had a look and does seem to have good reviews.

Think it is a bit overkill for one 7970 though? I would rather keep it sub £100, but wouldn't mind adding the £22 for this if it is necessary, means I am spending a fair bit anyway I don't want to be tight over £20 lol
 
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