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2017/02/20 08:08:15 (permalink)
Hey,
 
I wanted to ask your evga psu recommendations for this system.
 
Evga 980TI SC+ (no overclock)
4790K(Turbo boost only,no overclock)
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/20 08:15:19 (permalink)
ArrowOfFrost A 500/550 PSU is to small for your setup.
Your GTX 980Ti Minimum of a 600 Watt power supply. An available 6-pin PCI-E power connector and an available 8 pin PCI-E power connector Total Power Draw : 250 Watts
 
750 Watt, 10 year limited warranty with registration.
Low End
P/N: 220-G3-0750-X1 EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G3 Power Supply 
Medium End
P/N: 220-P2-0750-X1 EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2 Power Supply
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P/N: 220-T2-0750-X1 EVGA SuperNOVA 750 T2 Power Supply
 
650 Watt
Lower Power
Medium End 7 year limited warranty with registration.
P/N: 220-G3-0650-Y1 EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G3 Power Supply
High End 10 year limited warranty with registration.
P/N: 220-P2-0650-X1 EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2 Power Supply 
 
 
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/20 08:31:41 (permalink)
You can use the OuterVision PSU Calculator to estimate you're PC's recommended wattage requirement..You can also use the EVGA Power Meter..You'll recieve a 10% off discount code in your email that's good only in the EVGA US shopping cart just for using the EVGA Power Meter..You can visit the JonnyGURU FAQs for some good helpful information, such as "Is there such a thing as too much power?" or the EVGA Power Supply Buyer's Guide..Getting a more powerful PSU than estimated/needed can be a good thing..Just make sure you get one with all the connectors you need or may need in the future..A PSU with a single +12V rail is more stable than one with multiple +12V rails, generally speaking.

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/20 08:42:14 (permalink)
You can use the EVGA tool --->  http://www.evga.com/power-meter/
 
I've always sized my PSU so that my Watts needed was no more than 80% of the PSU capasity.
 
If energy efficiency is important to you, buy the highest efficiency model for your budget - Platinum or Titanium  Think less heat and more work from the electric energy consumed.
 
Regardless how many Watts you choose --- a quality PSU is a Must for a stable PC
 
This is a good read to help you understand the basics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus
 
 

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/20 09:56:07 (permalink)



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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/20 10:26:15 (permalink)

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/20 19:59:59 (permalink)
 
I wouldn't go less than 850.

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/21 07:40:33 (permalink)
XrayMan
 
I wouldn't go less than 850.


 
That would be a waste of money for OP setup.  


 
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/21 08:39:57 (permalink)
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I wouldn't go less than 850.


With two Graphics Cards yes but only one a little overkill for a single GTX 980Ti.
But it for an SLI Setup with Two GTX 980Ti a must and with older cards maybe a EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G3 Power Supply or even EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 Power Supply.
A good 850 would be the EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G3 Power Supply or EVGA SuperNOVA 850 P2 Power Supply
 
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/21 11:24:46 (permalink)
A high quality 650w psu would be perfect for your rig.
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/22 09:34:54 (permalink)
Thank you for all the responses,read them all.
 
I guess 750W would be enough.Talking about the models,is G2 750W sufficient?Or would P2 750W be a better choice?It should make sense to pay more for a better quality but I want to know if its needed.
 
 
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/02/22 11:32:15 (permalink)
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Thank you for all the responses,read them all.
 
I guess 750W would be enough.Talking about the models,is G2 750W sufficient?Or would P2 750W be a better choice?It should make sense to pay more for a better quality but I want to know if its needed.

The G2 should do you just fine.
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/01 05:27:54 (permalink)
Hey guys,i'm buying the psu from Amazon and G2 and G3 750w models have the same price tag right now.So i should go with the newer one,G3 750W.Right?
 
Thank you for the replies.Have a nice day.
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/01 09:53:15 (permalink)
I don't know if that's a stupid question but wanted to ask.Can you use an US psu in somewhere else?I'm living in Turkey and don't know if there will be a problem with voltage and stuff.Talking about G3 750W.
 
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/01 11:47:54 (permalink)
Assuming Turkey uses 240v voltage, you should be fine. The G3 is an Active PFC power supply, which means it can detect what voltage is coming in and adjust accordingly. The only thing you'll need to do is change the power cable to the wall, and the power supply will do everything else. 
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/01 12:29:35 (permalink)
Many years ago manufacturers made 110 and 220 PSUs separately so these would not work if imported into certain countries without a transformer. Later on PSUs were made so that you could flip a switch to 110vac or 220vac depending on what country you were in. Then manufacturers found it was cheaper to make power supplies with auto voltage so the same PSU could be used in nearly every country. Only the power cable itself needs to be for your country.

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/01 13:12:46 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby XrayMan 2017/03/06 19:39:00
I'm avice same as Xray Man.
1000W for SLI, not less than 850W for single card.
Because PSU is than colder and could work in fanless mode.
Special because price difference is not big and case size of PSU is same 750-850W.
 
 

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/01 15:48:57 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby ArrowOfFrost 2017/03/05 12:50:02
ArrowOfFrost
I don't know if that's a stupid question but wanted to ask.Can you use an US psu in somewhere else?I'm living in Turkey and don't know if there will be a problem with voltage and stuff.Talking about G3 750W.
 
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Virtually all power supplies have a label that specifies the AC Input voltage range..The 100-240 VAC input spec of the 750 G3 (see the label or specs) means it will work in anywhere in the world and the only thing that may be different is the AC power cable plug where it goes into the wall..You'll get the AC power cable for the region you order/buy the PSU from..In the event you should get a PSU that comes with a different wall plug than you have, you can simply buy an adapter or get the proper AC power cable (recommended) from a local supplier/store that sells PC parts, the end where the cable goes into the PSU are all the same as specified by Intel..My PC used to have a PSU bought in the U.S. and when I moved to Europe, I just used an adapter for a while.
 
The 750 G3 auto-switches to the input voltage detected..Auto-switching and the 100-240 VAC input can also be found on many other things such as laptops PCs, hair dryers, electric shavers, TVs, radios, appliances and so on, and will say somewhere on a label or the plug/adapter..Many hotels/motels, airports, internet cafes will have universal wall sockets to accomodate international travellers.
 
Long story short = Don't worry about it, everthing will be fine, as stated in posts 15 and 16 above.
 
Further reading:
Mains electricity by country
AC power plugs and sockets
Power supply unit (computer)
AC Input Voltage Specification (Intel Power Supply Design Guide v2.92, page 10)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/05 08:40:31 (permalink)
Thank you all for the informative and clear responses.Now i'm ordering one.By the way,it shouldn't have any sort of size issue with Corsair 400R,right?
 
 
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/05 10:49:26 (permalink)
Here is a review where they checked the power consumption of the GTX 980.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_980_g1_gaming_review,7.html
 
You can see where the full system power usage was right at 301w. That's also with a overclocked i7 3960x running quad channel RAM. I bet you are under 200w while gaming. A 500w gold certified PSU would be just fine, that would put you around 50-60% load during games, which is more than safe ranges for a 10+ year lifespan. Because we still have manufactures building low quality power supplies and people still buy them to save money on their build, it's a standard to recommend a PSU with a little more headroom. You don't need to worry about that as much when you get into the gold, platinum or titanium certified PSU's. You are generally safe with brands like EVGA, Seasonic and Corsair.

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/05 11:27:28 (permalink)
I get your point and thank you for the information but wanted to say that i have 980 TI instead if that changes something.Also,would G3 750W be fine in Corsair 400R,in size compatibility?
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/05 11:45:53 (permalink)
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I get your point and thank you for the information but wanted to say that i have 980 TI instead if that changes something.Also,would G3 750W be fine in Corsair 400R,in size compatibility?




Ah, my bad... The GTX 980Ti uses about 30w more than the GTX 980 on average.
Source:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/nvidia_geforce_gtx_980_ti_review,8.html
 
Yeah, the G3 750w will work. The corsair 400R is really similar to mine. It fits standard ATX power supplies and can actually accommodate a longer PSU by sacrificing the bottom vent in the middle. As long as you stay with the ATX form factor on your PSU's, you should have pretty much no compatibility issues.
 

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/05 11:55:54 (permalink)
Wow,
 
This forum has a really good community in both knowledge and helpfulness.Wouldn't expect detailed and quick answers with sources elsewhere.
 
I want to thank you all for the answers.I'm going for the G3 750W then.Have a nice day :)
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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/05 12:09:39 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby ArrowOfFrost 2017/03/05 12:50:15
Sounds good, Here's a good review on that PSU if your interested in it:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=500
 

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Re: PSU Advice 2017/03/06 19:38:42 (permalink)
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I'm avice same as Xray Man.
1000W for SLI, not less than 850W for single card.
Because PSU is than colder and could work in fanless mode.
Special because price difference is not big and case size of PSU is same 750-850W.
 
 




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