Help upgrading/choosing power supply?

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So I am helping my roommate to start progressively upgrading his computer. We decided to start with the tower itself and power supply, as both currently contain fans that get to be (very) noisy with gaming and just running for extended periods. New fans and regular cleaning have not resolved this before you ask. :P

Anyways, we purchased the Antec Nine Hundred mid-tower today that we will be using, and are looking for one around 600W to replace the 450W that there is currently. We are looking at the Corsair CX600M:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048&Tpk=corsair%20cx600m&IsVirtualParent=1

If it matters, the graphics card will be next to be upgraded from something around 4 years old to most likely a GTX 660 (non-TI). Is there a better option for us for around the same price, or would this power supply be sufficient and reliable, as well as fit into the case properly?

Thank you ahead of time. We're learning more as we go, and power supplies are still new to me.

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The  Corsair CX600M is a very good choice, good quality and 600W is actually the sweetspot for today's current power requirements for a single GPU setup.

The GTX 660 is a very decent card that can let you play all games on ultra setttings on 1080p smoothly, but for the same price range, this one is slightly better:

SAPPHIRE 100354OC-2L Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card - $205 ($190 after rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025

AlanG · Answer

Have you decided on your other parts? Most people pick the other components before the power supply so they know how much power they're going to need.

The 660 (non-ti) uses about 180W. But you should also leave some breathing room for upgrading and overclocking. A 600W is sufficient for your needs, but if you ever plan on using sli (multiple graphics cards), then I recommend a 700W.

I, personally, am a fan of Seasonic because their powersupplys are reliable and most are 80 plus certified.

The SeaSonic X650 Gold has great energy efficiency, but may be a bit pricey ($120):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088

Also, I though I would mention that spending more money on a gold/platinum certified power supply is not worth it because it would take years for you to save enough power to recoup the extra money you spend. So, with that in mind, I recommend the SeaSonic M12II 650:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151106&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817151106&gclid=CIjA78KngLcCFcJw4AodyU4AFA

or the SeaSonic M12II 750 if you want more upgradability:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151107

starpc11 · Answer

You are getting a cx600m  , modular psu meaning hook up the cables you need   the connection ports should be on the backside of the psu, a good choice , fans i would suggest coolermaster  or a good not real cheap brand  from newegg or tigerdirect, the graphic card will fit into the case with out a problem

Anonymous · Answer

corsair good, as for fans look to noctua, akasa, well any fans under 20 dba trawl sites, its amazing what bargains you can find

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Go with Corsair, they are good and reliable. CX600 sounds good.

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