How Many Watts Do I Need for this Desktop?

[ruzzi]

Can you guys check out my gaming build and suggest how many watts I need for a power supply unit? I'm not sure if I need 550 or 750 watts. I won't be using Sli or crossfire cuz I'll just be using one video card. Here my build:

Intel Core i5-6500, MSI GeForce GTX 970, DIYPC P48-BK - Lighter Rig - xlook's Saved Part List - PCPartPicker

 

[carnageX]

You'll be fine with a quality brand 500w PSU.

 

[ruzzi]

You'll be fine with a quality brand 500w PSU.

Really? I tried inputting my specs in Newegg's wattage site. It said I need 659 watts. Then on another site it tells me I need 350 watts. Very weird.

 

[carnageX]

I'm running the Desktop in my specs on a 520w PSU - OC'd CPU/GPU. If you get a quality you (such as SeaSonic, Corsair's higher-end stuff, EVGA or XFX's higher end stuff, etc.) then you'll be fine with a 550w PSU.

 

[ruzzi]

I'm running the Desktop in my specs on a 520w PSU - OC'd CPU/GPU. If you get a quality you (such as SeaSonic, Corsair's higher-end stuff, EVGA or XFX's higher end stuff, etc.) then you'll be fine with a 550w PSU.

Yeah so far I found an EVGA gold certified 750 watt PSU. I wont be OCing or running xfire or sli. That said, you're saying I can downgrade to a 550 watt PSUA and still be fine with my build?

So if I decide to buy a K mobo to OC or upgrade parts in the future, a 550 watt PSU should be sufficient?

 

[carnageX]

Yeah so far I found an EVGA gold certified 750 watt PSU. I wont be OCing or running xfire or sli. That said, you're saying I can downgrade to a 550 watt PSUA and still be fine with my build?

So if I decide to buy a K mobo to OC or upgrade parts in the future, a 550 watt PSU should be sufficient?

Yes.

I'm running a 4690k OC'd to 4.5Ghz + GTX 970 SC (factory-overclocked) off of my Corsair 520hx.

 

[PP Mguire]

I ran an overclocked 955BE (140TDP CPU) and an overclocked Titan X off a 520W Fanless Seasonic.

 

[ruzzi]

Yes.

I'm running a 4690k OC'd to 4.5Ghz + GTX 970 SC (factory-overclocked) off of my Corsair 520hx.

I ran an overclocked 955BE (140TDP CPU) and an overclocked Titan X off a 520W Fanless Seasonic.

Thanks guys. I think I'll look into buying a 520W Fanless Seasonic then.

 

[PP Mguire]

Thanks guys. I think I'll look into buying a 520W Fanless Seasonic then.

I wouldn't recommend a fanless. This PSU is in a machine that is only on a couple hours out of the weekend which is why I went with the fanless.

 

[ruzzi]

I wouldn't recommend a fanless. This PSU is in a machine that is only on a couple hours out of the weekend which is why I went with the fanless.

I actually changed my mind before you posted. I'm going to order this PSU:
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817438006

Here's my final build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/xlook/saved/bgN323