Is this the right PSU for me?

[Jebusfreek666]

Like I had said before, I am completely new to all this, so I was hoping for a bit more help. I see a deal right now on newegg for a
"Seasonic SS-660XP2 ATX 12V / EPS 12V, 660W, 80 PLUS PLATINUM Full Modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151121&Tpk=N82E16817151121. After the coupon and rebate this would cost $80, which seems like a really good deal to me, although I know literally nothing about this. It is reviewed very well. I will be running the following hardware
CPU: e3-1230 v5
Mobo: X11SSL-CF
10x WD red HDD

Is this a good choice of power supply for me? Also, will this form factor fit well in a R5 case? I had read a few people saying that some of the seasonics were slightly to small to fit on the areas inside this case that it is supposed to sit. Although this was 0n a reddit, so i dont know how much I believe it.

 

[Ericloewe]

For 80 bucks? Hell yeah! The only thing better than that would be a Seasonic Prime Titanium, but they're crazy expensive and you get a crap Hong Hua glorified sleeve bearing fan instead of a proper San Ace ball bearing fan.

Also, will this form factor fit well in a R5 case? I had read a few people saying that some of the seasonics were slightly to small to fit on the areas inside this case that it is supposed to sit. Although this was 0n a reddit, so i dont know how much I believe it.

Unlikely, but possible. There's nothing special about the Seasonic X-650/Platinum-660's size.

 

[Jebusfreek666]

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For 80 bucks? Hell yeah! The only thing better than that would be a Seasonic Prime Titanium, but they're crazy expensive and you get a crap Hong Hua glorified sleeve bearing fan instead of a proper San Ace ball bearing fan.


Unlikely, but possible. There's nothing special about the Seasonic X-650/Platinum-660's size.

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[9C1 Newbee]

I imagine you will see about 20% load at full tilt.

 

[Jebusfreek666]

I imagine you will see about 20% load at full tilt.

Is that a good thing, or does that mean it is excessive overkill? I do plan on using 48-64gb ram.

 

[9C1 Newbee]

If you do too much overkill, it can become less efficient per watt. I am a fan of a bit of overkill. The PS doesn't heat up much and just idles along. It is also nice to know you have a bit of extra on tap if you decide to toss in 10 extra drives or something.

 

[Ericloewe]

Idle power consumption is a secondary concern. The real concern is spin-up power, which would be roughly 300W (10 WD Reds) + 100W for the rest of the system. So 660W is a good place to start.

Even if it were overkill, the X-650/Platinum-660 is a fantastic product.