Hello,
I am looking to build a system something like:
Intel Core i5 2500K CPU 3.3Ghz, maybe slight overclock.
Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Motherboard (Intel Z68 Chipset, DDR3, Socket 1155)
Coolermaster TX3 Cooler
Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) Vengeance 1600Mhz RAM
Corsair 120GB Force SSD
WD SE16 7200RPM 16Mb Cache - 1x500Gb + 1x320Gb (might drop the second HD)
Corsair HX520W
Antec P180 case (3 fans)
Panasonic 16x (or sth like that) DVD-RW, cant remember model.
+ the graphics card.
Some of the components are existing from my current system. I am looking at a GTX 570 graphics card which I know seem to quote minimum 600W PSU so hence the advice.
According to http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine says Minimum 400W, Recommended 450W.
But of course thats only a guide.
The PSU has:
Triple 12V Rails provide independent reliable power to the CPU, video card and other components with a combined rating of 40A maximum. Advanced circuitry design that automatically enables power sharing between the triple +12V rails in an event of overload on any single +12V rail.
http://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/...graphics-cards mentions 35A (550W) on a 'single' 12V rail but of course mentions "basic system"
The reason I am asking is originally I was looking at a 560 Ti SC/OC card and they seem to recommend 500W PSU but seem to consume more power than the stock 570?!
Any advice is appreciated.
Edit, would be nice if I could spell!, Onionsoops... Would an administrator be so kind as to put the topic as "Opinions"


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