PSU Suggestions

[Kopesetic]

I've decided on a black and white color theme for my new build. I'm going with black with white accents. Now I need you guys help choosing the right PSU for what I want that will match this theme. Also needs to be within a reasonable price range.

The following will be the system specs:

i5-3570k @ 4.5ghz with H100i
MSI Z77 MPower - I'll be removing the yellow from the board
EVGA GTX 660 ti
Corsair SP120 Fans with white bands

I need a PSU that is atleast partially modular that can handle the hardware and OCing that will match the color theme. I would perfer to keep the price range around $100 -/+ $20. Doesn't exactly need to have full low profile black cables because I will be using sleeved extensions.

 

[Excalabur50]

Look at the Corsair range of psu's or if you want a white psu that will fit in nicely look at an nzxt hale psu

 

[Kopesetic]

So would the NZXT Hale82 650w work well?

planning to OC an i5-3570k @ 4.5ghz
using a GTX 660 ti

 

[Lystfiskern]

On any budget I would always go for the best PSU possible, not minding the modularity. U have a pretty bad case if u cant fit the rest of the cables back there. Dont forget the PSU is the heart of the system and this is surely not were u wont to squeeze the budget... Save up the moneys needed

Im no PRO on PSUs but think u should be good with something around the 600w mark with your setup. A few PSUs that comes to mind..in random order.
NZXT HALE 90 PSU 80+ GOLD 650W MODULAR
ANTEC EARTHWATTS EA-650 PLATINUM 650W
EVGA SUPERNOVA NEX650G GOLD 650W
CORSAIR HX650 MODULAR GOLD 650W
FRACTAL DESIGN NEWTON R3 600W MODULAR
FRACTAL DESIGN TESLA R2 650W WHITE

What case are u putting it in to?
Can I suggest a white case with black interior and a white psu and cables: Corsair Carbide 500R
or a white case with white/black interior and a black PSU and cables: The silent Fractal Design Define R4 with window

 

[Kopesetic]

I'm thinking the 500r. But I might go with a Black and Blue theme instead. I'll have to downgrade the mobo slightly to a GD65 which isn't bad and newegg is having a sell on Corsair HX650s with the 500r black case so that might be a good way for me to go.

I'm also thinking of going with the MSI R7870 Hawk because all the reviews I've seen look good for it.

 

[Lystfiskern]

well thx for switching that completely around :huh: just kidding...sorta.

 

[Kopesetic]

well its not exactly fully switched, just really the color scheme and the HX650 would fit it perfectly

 

[Lystfiskern]

Thats fine by me - its your build

 

[Kopesetic]

I know, I'm really not trying to make things difficult. Just trying to get the performance I want within my price range. If I go black and white with the MSI MPower I'll have to go with a NZXT Tempest 410 elite but I'd rather have the 500r