Urgent suggestion for a PSU

lttlejoe · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:18

Bummer....I've just started to process my order for the bits I need for the new build and the PSU I had in mind ( XFX Pro 750 ) is now showing out of stock, so can you suggest another similar unit?

Here's the specs:

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £184.99
(£154.16) £184.99
(£154.16)
Asus P8H67M-EVO Intel H67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro-ATX Motherboard - (Sandybridge) £103.99
(£86.66) £103.99
(£86.66)
Antec 100 One Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black £43.99
(£36.66) £43.99
(£36.66)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (ST31000528AS) £40.79
(£33.99) £40.79
(£33.99)
GeIL 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz VALUE PLUS Dual Channel (GVP34GB1600C9DC) £35.99
(£29.99) £35.99
(£29.99)
Samsung SH-S223C/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £13.19
(£10.99) £13.19
(£10.99)
Samsung TS-H353A/HPBH SATA 16x48 DVD-ROM (Black) - OEM £10.98
(£9.15) £10.98
(£9.15)
Akasa Internal Media Card Reader (AK-ICR-07) £7.49
(£6.24) £7.49
(£6.24)
Sub Total : £367.84
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £10.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £75.67
Total : £454.01

I won't be OC'ing this rig as I want to keep it ultra reliable and will use the onboard graphics as a failsafe if the gfx card I fit, ever goes down so, I've chosen the H67 mobo..
However, I will be adding the following to the list so, I need a PSU that will be up to the job without costing an arm and a leg..

To be added:.....MSI ATI Radeon HD 5850, second HDD and SSD

Your suggestions very welcome!

stulid · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:20

the 650w version - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497 shame really cause its only a few quid more for the extra 100w

this 530w would cope too - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

kmufc77 · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:21

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-008-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

^ Ive had to RMA a XFX pro last week so i wont recommend that,even though reviews do show it to be a good psu mind

Also a 5yr Corsair warranty will be a better than the XFX,ive had to RMA video cards before to XFX and they are shocking for RMAs,Corsair have one of the best warrantys available for PC components

stulid · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:23

And you had to RMA a Antec a week before that, so what do we deduce from this? PSU killer?

kmufc77 · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:24

stulid said:
And you had to RMA a Corsair a week before that, so what do we deduce from this? PSU killer?

No it was an Antec Truepower which im currently waiting for a replacement,Never had to RMA a Corsair PSU ever.

stulid · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:26

kmufc77 said:
No it was an Antec Truepower,Never had to RMA a Corsair PSU ever.

thats what I said.

kmufc77 · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:26

Nice edit i read Corsair.

stulid · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:27

To the OP, get this Antec - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-147-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1088

my Antec psus are fine.

kmufc77 said:
i read Corsair.

dont know how? my post says Antec and there is no edit time and date.

lttlejoe · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:32

stulid said:
the 650w version - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497 shame really cause its only a few quid more for the extra 100w

this 530w would cope too - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

Thanks stulid.

It's a pity about the 750 being OOS...it's better value than the 650 for the extra pounds as you say, which is why I went for it!

I notice the second link you've posted here refers to the same one ( XFX 650), were you referring to the Bequiet 530? Would that do the job for me?

stulid · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:33

lttlejoe said:
I notice the second link you've posted here refers to the same one ( XFX 650), were you referring to the Bequiet 530? Would that do the job for me?

yes I was, my bad, and its got plenty of power for this system with a single 5850.

I could bombbard you with power draw charts from various websites, but just trust me, 530w is plenty, and headroom to spare.

lttlejoe · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:34

stulid said:
yes i was, my bad, and its got plenty of power for this system with a single 5850.

Which is better...the Antec or the Bequiet or are they about the same?

stulid · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:36

both great units, The Antec has nicer braided cabling, the Bequiet is just lots of individual wires.

lttlejoe · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:40

stulid said:
both great units, The Antec has nicer braided cabling, the Bequiet is just lots of individual wires.

Well, if they are both similar units and have plenty of capacity for what I need, I might as well save a few quid and get the Bequiet!

stulid · 7 Feb 2011 at 16:52

Antec case and Antec psu, would be rude not too

lttlejoe · 7 Feb 2011 at 17:02

stulid said:
Antec case and Antec psu, would be rude not too

Now look what you've done...making me feel guilty!

Cookeh · 7 Feb 2011 at 17:33

Hold up.

If you aren't overclocking, with the K series chip?

lttlejoe · 7 Feb 2011 at 18:21

Cookeh said:
Hold up.

If you aren't overclocking, with the K series chip?

Aha! I agree it's a waste not using the 2500k for oc'ing BUT, I intend to swap the mobo into another base unit later in the year and drop a 2300 or 2400 in to build my second/backup computer. I'll then put a new P67 mobo and the 2500k into the current build with a decent gfx card and then I can OC.

Presumably, the mobo chips will also be sorted by then... so two birds with one stone!

I'd really like to build both units together but, it will exceed my budget and I'd rather wait and get the best when I can, as it will last me longer in the end.