Good PSU for my needs?

danzhang16 · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:23

So after a bit of contemplation, I'm going to leave my 550w PSU in the home computers, because its warranty is finished and I don't want anything to happen with the PSU that was in it. So, I need a new one, which would you guys recommend? It needs to run a 2500K, 2 sticks of RAM, the usual HDD and optical drive, and have room left for a nice graphics card. I'm currently using the gtx 460, but I think in future I will upgrade to a better card when the current one becomes outdated, or put in another 460 for SLI, so there must be room for them. It kinda needs to be a decent price, as I'm on a budget. Say, max 55-60 quid? Thanks

anuraj · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:24

this if you can stretch

stulid · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:28

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

A little more money, but it has 4 pci-e connectors both two graphics cards.

review - http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/XFX-PRO-650-W-Power-Supply-Review/1165

danzhang16 · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:32

Thanks guys, I do like the look of the XFX one, since then I can SLI easier. Also are the corsair PSU lines any good?

stulid · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:33

Yes they are, but just more expensive, and modular if you select a HX/AX, they also tend to be made by Seasonic, the same OEM that makes the XFX and Antec new truepower range.

RJC · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:33

The Corsair lines are good, some of there psu are made by the same manufacturer, but they are dearer. I have owned several Corsair units and got no complaints with them.

danzhang16 · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:41

Nice, good to hear! But what about just the corsair builder series, not the more expensive modular ones?

stulid · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:42

They are ok too, a different OEM than either the TX/HX or AX range, but that XFX does everything you need.

this is the 430w version - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=214

danzhang16 · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:43

Nice, I think I will either go for the corsair builder 600w, or the XFX core edition in that case

anuraj · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:44

stulid said:
They are ok too, but that XFX does everything you need.

Agreed.

danzhang16 · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:48

Okay then, just the XFX, do some jobs round the house, should be worth it

anuraj · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:48

Nice, I should try that.

stulid · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:49

Good choice, work hard and you shall receive.

danzhang16 · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:50

Sounds biblical!

anuraj · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:50

Kind of does doesn't it.

stulid · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:51

Just drunk and messing around, you should see the mess I have left in general discussion tonight.

anuraj · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:52

You know I just might have a look.

danzhang16 · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:56

Yeh me too

Thanks for all the advice!

anuraj · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:56

No problem I guess I will also say it on behalf of stulid since he did a lot of the work so No problem

Cookeh · 11 Feb 2011 at 22:56

stulid said:
Just drunk and messing around, you should see the mess I have left in general discussion tonight.

On 2 pints again?

Babyweight!