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    Default Which PSU for a new build?

    Im looking or your considered opinions on a new build PSU

    Im fitting into a Fractal Define R3


    Z-MSI GeForce GTX 560Ti Twin FrozR II OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

    Gladiator P67 Core i5 2500K 4.70GHz Overclocked Bundle
    (MSI P67A-GD53 Intel P67 (REV B3) Socket 1155 DDR3 PCI-Express Motherboard)

    OCZ Solid 3 60GB 2.5" SATA-III Solid State Hard Drive

    standard 500gb storage HD.

    Mostly going to be used for highish spec gaming with a view to upgrades possibly SLI in the future, budget is tight now eek.

    any help always appreciated inc opinions on the planned rig. Thanks

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    750W PSU should be fine for 2 x 560Ti
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    700-750w will be more than enough for Sli 560TI's. Do not be tempted to save money on the psu and buy a cheap generic/unbranded/shop branded one. They are built down to a price, innefficient, will never deliver the stated wattage and if they fail will have more chance to take out other components.

    Non Modular

    OCZ ZS 750w £70.79.

    Be-Quiet 700w straight power £76.99 on super special.

    Corsair TX750 V2 £80.98

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    Be-Quiet Purepower L8 730w £83.99

    Corsair TX750M £94.30
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    Thanks to all, answered my query perfectly. Been a while since i built a PC, too many years and to many technological leaps have passed and Im not current with my knowledge.
    I found the naming of the PSUs confusing, some having ATX 2.X or TX or HX etc, I dont remember picking a PSU last time to be a major factor with regards to the type.
    So thanks again.

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    I would go for the Corsair TX 750 or the TX 750M, those will do 560TI SLI perfectly fine.
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