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Determining Wattage

onlyabloke

Cable-Tie Ninja
Original poster
Jul 22, 2016
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pcpartpicker.com
So I did a quick search and I didn't see anything regarding knowing how much wattage one needs. According to PCPP the approximate consumption of my planned build is 271w. From what I've seen the 450w PSU should be enough to cover it.

My question is if I was to go to the S4 Mini case or one of similar size where an SFX PSU isn't possible, would the PICO of HDPlex be enough to power it safely and comfortably?

Note: Without the highlighted storage (which I'm on the fence about), PCPP estimates 251w.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nNJf9W

CPU:
Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12LS_BK 53.3 CFM
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING
Case: RAIJINTEK Metis (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case
Power Supply: Silverstone 450W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F120MP 53.3 CFM 120mm Fan
 

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King of Cable Management
Sep 26, 2015
775
759
The HDPlex 250W HiFi DC-ATX would be just fine. Just make sure you get a power brick that is adequate enough. The Dell 330W or a refurbished Voodoo 350W 19V brick would work well.