Hi guys,
I am building a 2500k system...with a Gigabyte Z68 motherboard, an ATI HD6870 video card, 8GB ram.
I am stuck on what size power supply to buy. I want to buy for the future - in case I decide to overclock my 2500k. Also, in the future I may want to either add a second HD6870 video card, or even replace it with something more powerful.
I know that I should stick with the Antecs, Corsairs, Coolermasters, OCZ,s, SeaSonics etc....but what size should I get? I know that right now a 650watt would probably be sufficient...but I dont want to have to go out and buy another PS in a year or two when I start overclocking or doing crossfire.
Also - I have seen brands that I wouldnt normally associate with high end power supplies are made by SeaSonic - i.e. some XFC's....are they all right to buy?
So would a 750watt PS from one of those company's I named be enough? Or should I go for an 800 or 850? Sorry if these are stupid questions. I have asked this on other forums and have received a variety of different opinions.
Thanks,
Mike
I am building a 2500k system...with a Gigabyte Z68 motherboard, an ATI HD6870 video card, 8GB ram.
I am stuck on what size power supply to buy. I want to buy for the future - in case I decide to overclock my 2500k. Also, in the future I may want to either add a second HD6870 video card, or even replace it with something more powerful.
I know that I should stick with the Antecs, Corsairs, Coolermasters, OCZ,s, SeaSonics etc....but what size should I get? I know that right now a 650watt would probably be sufficient...but I dont want to have to go out and buy another PS in a year or two when I start overclocking or doing crossfire.
Also - I have seen brands that I wouldnt normally associate with high end power supplies are made by SeaSonic - i.e. some XFC's....are they all right to buy?
So would a 750watt PS from one of those company's I named be enough? Or should I go for an 800 or 850? Sorry if these are stupid questions. I have asked this on other forums and have received a variety of different opinions.
Thanks,
Mike