Building a new system - have a concern

[rob454]

Hi all,

This really isn't my first post I just cannot access my old account for some reason, says the password is wrong and I cannot find the email I used. My username is actually SLK.

On to the subject..

I just purchased everything for my new system build, and surprisingly, I was an AMD guy for years. Since the B3 stepping was released on the Intel Chipsets, I decided to go Intel this time!

I am concerned though because I think I seriously messed up on the Power Supply and I would like your thoughts.

Here are the specs:


Intel Core i5-2500K
CORSAIR XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
ASUS ENGTS450 DC OC/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit
Seagate ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW SATA
Antec Six Hundred Black Computer Case
MSI P67A-C43 (B3)
Antec NEO ECO 400C 400W Continuous Power ATX12V

I plan to overclock to about 4ghz, maybe a little more depending what I can get at stock or just a little more voltage. I will be keeping this setup for the next 3 years and do not plan to upgrade. If I do, I would replace the power supply. Will this be sufficient?

Thanks
Rob

 

[Anomaly1964]

400 seems really low...

 

[rob454]

Looks like I may RMA it and go with a (550 - 600 watt) PSU if everyone agrees.

 

[wuliheron]

Yeah, 550-600w is what the gpu manufacturers recommend for most single high end cards these days. Antec, Corsair, Seasonic are some of the better ones.

 

[mnewsham]

Because you want to overclock i would get a quality 450w or 500w.

 

[rob454]

Ok,

I ordered a 630watt. I know this isn't the best PSU in the world but it should do and it has decent reviews. Newegg was able to waive my restock fee and give me a shipping label on the old unit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182200

 

[mnewsham]

For what you are doing it is indeed a fine PSU. and Newegg will usually fight for you to make you happy, dont hesitate to ask them for help with anything. I have even managed to return a GPU after 25 days of me using it with NO restocking fee.

 

[Davidh373]

I would have rather had an Antec, Corsair, or Seasonic. They are all around that pricepoint...

Antec - $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-035-_-Product

Corsair - $63
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...air%20500W

Seasonic - $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-094-_-Product

 

[rob454]

I got the Rosewill for $49 with Free ship.. I get these E-blasts every day with coupons. I read a couple good reviews online that said that this is a solid PSU. Rosewill uses various manufacturers for their different models and some are good and some aren't so good... Just have to watch which one you buy.

 

[Davidh373]

I got the Rosewill for $49 with Free ship.. I get these E-blasts every day with coupons. I read a couple good reviews online that said that this is a solid PSU. Rosewill uses various manufacturers for their different models and some are good and some aren't so good... Just have to watch which one you buy.

Oh, cool! I probably would have popped for that one too then

 

[mfenn]

I guess I'm a little late to the party, but you would've been completely fine with the Neo Eco 400W.

Let's do a little math:
i5 2500K overclocked, let's be charitable and say that it could exceed its TDP by 50% = 142W
GTS 450 = 106W
Everthing else: again being charitable = 50W
Total = 298W

 

[mnewsham]

I guess I'm a little late to the party, but you would've been completely fine with the Neo Eco 400W.

Let's do a little math:
i5 2500K overclocked, let's be charitable and say that it could exceed its TDP by 50% = 142W
GTS 450 = 106W
Everthing else: again being charitable = 50W
Total = 298W

Yes but finding a quality unit in that watt range is hard. and if he wanted to beef up to a gtx 670 or something when 28nm came along he might need to get a new PSU as well.

 

[mfenn]

Yes but finding a quality unit in that watt range is hard. and if he wanted to beef up to a gtx 670 or something when 28nm came along he might need to get a new PSU as well.

He had a Neo Eco 400W, which (IIRC) is a rebadged Seasonic with 30A on the 12V, that's quality if I ever saw it.

 

[mnewsham]

He had a Neo Eco 400W, which (IIRC) is a rebadged Seasonic with 30A on the 12V, that's quality if I ever saw it.

Yes but it is OOS, so not an option

 

[rob454]

I guess I'm a little late to the party, but you would've been completely fine with the Neo Eco 400W.

Let's do a little math:
i5 2500K overclocked, let's be charitable and say that it could exceed its TDP by 50% = 142W
GTS 450 = 106W
Everthing else: again being charitable = 50W
Total = 298W

I checked on Antecs website and it said that my system would consume a max of 340 watts. I figured it woluld be enough but oh well. $15 more, it was worth it. Sorry I am using my phone to type this.

 

[fffblackmage]

I'm with mfenn.

OP just has an i5-2500K and a GTS450.
400W is enough even if you factor in overclocking. The Neo Eco is also a quality Seasonic unit. So what's the problem?