Gaming PC build for $1,100 - $1,200?

Kimberly Gomez34 said:A 504W rating on the +12V rail might technically cut it, but I suspect that once you push the system hard, the actual build quality of the power supply will start to show its flaws—and let’s be honest, these units aren't exactly top-tier.
I've seen plenty of people on various forums running an Radeon HD 7950 just fine on an EVGA 550W Core Edition (which puts out 528W on the +12V rail), even when paired with a 125W FX processor; it might have been a bit louder under load, sure. Various 550W Gold-rated units are slightly more robust, offering around 540-550W on the +12V rail, and they're frequently a step up in quality compared to Bronze-rated PSUs, though that isn't a universal rule. For instance, moving up to reliable 600W Bronze models—like those from Fortron—and anything above that would be a smart choice for an Radeon HD 7950.

Hold on. Looking at it this way, for an extra 150 bucks...$67 you end up with a much better power supply in the long run. It's just smarter.

Tests show the R9 390 hits 250W during peak gaming and climbs to 320W in Furmark. On paper, this PSU could technically handle it.
I ran two 7850s on this cheap unit for a few months, pulling full load about 12 hours a day, and it held up just fine.
(That’s assuming you're also running an i3 3220 and its integrated graphics)
http://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/up...C_1489_DxO.jpg

But honestly? You're basically gambling with your hardware's life. Like everyone else said, there's zero reason to pair an entry-level power supply with a build like this.

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Take that Fortron Hyper m 700 w, for instance. To be honest, the power supply itself isn't anything groundbreaking—it's more like a solid mid-tier option—but it comes with a 5-year warranty and offers plenty of juice for what you're paying (around $163). When it comes to truly high-end, premium units, I don't think there's a clear "best buy" out there right now. You really have to shell out if you want the best.

If we're talking strict requirements—Gold efficiency, fully modular, top-tier capacitors, elite build quality, a long warranty (5+ years), and at least 550W—then I'd say this is the cheapest option that happens to be out of stock at the moment. A close runner-up would be the Fractal Design Edison.

The Gigabyte B700H is actually a pretty solid power supply. It feels similar to the Hyper m 700 w, though I guess the internal components are a bit higher quality.

Kimberly Gomez34 said:That link isn't working for you.

Take that Fortron Hyper m 700 w, for instance. To be honest, the power supply itself isn't anything groundbreaking—it's more like a solid mid-tier option—but it comes with a 5-year warranty and offers plenty of juice for what you're paying (around $163). When it comes to truly high-end, premium units, I don't think there's a clear "best buy" out there right now. You really have to shell out if you want the best.

If we're talking strict requirements—Gold efficiency, fully modular, top-tier capacitors, elite build quality, a long warranty (5+ years), and at least 550W—then I'd say this is the cheapest option that happens to be out of stock at the moment. A close runner-up would be the Fractal Design Edison.

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That OCZ CoreXstream 20+25A, from some $100, was pulling steady without any ripples.

It’s honestly such a drag that you can't find decent reviews for most new power supplies anymore. Instead of straightforward info, you're forced to scavenge through the dark corners of the internet, squinting at some random Asian tech blog through Google Translate and just playing a guessing game.

Kimberly Gomez34 said:That link isn't working for you.

Take that Fortron Hyper m 700 w, for instance. To be honest, the power supply itself isn't anything groundbreaking—it's more like a solid mid-tier option—but it comes with a 5-year warranty and offers plenty of juice for what you're paying (around $163). When it comes to truly high-end, premium units, I don't think there's a clear "best buy" out there right now. You really have to shell out if you want the best.

If we're talking strict requirements—Gold efficiency, fully modular, top-tier capacitors, elite build quality, a long warranty (5+ years), and at least 550W—then I'd say this is the cheapest option that happens to be out of stock at the moment. A close runner-up would be the Fractal Design Edison.

If modularity isn't a requirement, you might as well just throw a hundred bucks down the drain.$50 Cheaper to go with... super Flower SF-550P14XE Either. ANTEC TP-550C. 🕺

Personally, I'd just grab the G2. That 7-year warranty makes it a no-brainer. 😬

For about $75, this is a pretty solid power supply.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...tory5&reid=185

It’s also eight years old... so it won't support Haswell or those Skylake sleep states.

Other than that...

We already put the super Flower in the build, so I guess there isn't much point in debating it anymore, unless we're just sticking to our guns about how bad the VS series is.

Plus, Seasonic talks a big game about a 5-year warranty, but you actually end up with 3.

analogtiger19 said:If modularity isn't a requirement, you might as well just throw a hundred bucks down the drain.$50 Cheaper to go with... super Flower SF-550P14XE Either. ANTEC TP-550C. 🕺

Personally, I'd just grab the G2. That 7-year warranty makes it a no-brainer. 😬

Word is their customer service is top-tier. You register on their website, and if the power supply dies, they’ll actually show up at your doorstep to pick it up and drop off a replacement. Honestly, even if they offered a 10-year warranty, it would still be worth it for that kind of service.