I want to build a small PC that will contain an i5-4690 3.5GHz (non k), a GTX 750 TI, 8 GB RAM ( dual channel), a 500 GB HDD and a Mini-ITX motherboard. The components will not be overclocked (and the CPU is non-K anyway).
So will a good 300W power supply work? I know that the GTX 750TI was designed to work with one, and i5's should not take much energy either, but I want another opinion. I checked some websites where they recommend what power supply I need based on my components, and they all say 260W, so I should be good. I also browsed through some forums, but they all seem to be split with half of them (including Tôm's Hardware) saying it's ok, and half saying not good. (the questions people had did not include the GTX 750TI as the videocard though)
So which one is it? Will I be good with a 300W power supply? I know the quality is important, and I found one from Seasonic with a bronze rating and 80+ eficiency. I don't want a higher power supply if not necesary. I could go with a slower clocked i5 if I need to, but it needs to be an i5 not an i3.
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