Recommendations?

[sasquatch]

Hey all, I'm a new registered member and I've been looking at this site for a few days now and I'm trying to figure out what PSU I need for this computer... The calculators just don't make sense in saying I need 700w for such a huge amount of components. Here are the specs:

Core i7 4770k - Want to OC to 4.5 or higher
MSI Z87-GD65
Corsair Vengeance PRO DDR3 1333 16gb (2x8gb) - Want to OC to 2400mhz
MSI N780 TF 3GD5/OC NIVIDIA GTX 780 Twin Frozr (I will get another to SLi in a couple months) - Slightly OC not much though
Creative Sound Blaster Z Series ZXR PCI-e x1
Western Digital 7200RPM 1TB HDD (Excess storage)
Corsair H110 Water Cooling
Antec DF-85 computer case (5 120mm Fans and 2 140mm fans)

I've been really confused about the PSU because the numbers are so jumpy, any insight would be much helpful since I will be purchasing Saturday! Thanks in advance!

 

[NeverBackDown]

Ok well don't take anything personally. Many new people seem to take it that way when us regulars criticize.

I7- depending on volts you can hit that clock and also depends on how much it will draw..

Ram- Running 1333 ram and plan on overclocking to 2400mhz? That won't happen.. Also corsair does not offer a 1333mhz PRO memory????

SLI- This is the main point you need to focus on for power. 2 780's will draw about 670watts. At LEAST a 750watt PSU is needed but even then that PSU will be struggling and be near it's max output quite often. 850watt would be much safer.

Also a Creative soundcard? No comment...

Welcome

 

[sasquatch]

Haha, I don't get upset, but I just read what's on the label from Newegg. Haha, well I guess an 850w psu will do for now. And yes a creative soundcard, because onboard is horrible and I've never bought a soundcard believe it or not. So I don't really know what the best bang for the buck is. Here is the link to the ram as well... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233538 Didn't realize it was 1600 not 1333, still going to grab it though, it's a good deal. Also matches my color scheme lol. I will just see how 1 780 runs and decide if I really want another.

 

[NeverBackDown]

Creative cards are crap and honestly are not that much better than onboard and will not be worth the price.

Other than that an 850watt PSU is what i would recommend.

 

[Excalabur50]

Go for an Asus soundcard either a Dx D2x or if you can afford it the best card is the Xonar Essence Stx don't buy Creative as you WILL regret it

 

[Xrqute]

i bought a ZxR...... I regretted it. meant to be 100% compatible ASIO yea right! i was getting this high pitch screech through my headphones...... was the card zzz. My replacement being a Roland Octa-capture 192k External audio interface doesn't skip a beat best investment ever!