Recommend a PSU

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 10:42

Hi guys

Can anyone recommend a 850W PSU? Was thinking about this one:
XFX 850W Black Edition
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

Can't seem to find where the PSU's are reviewed in this forum :S

stulid · 22 May 2011 at 10:43

Either that or a Corsair HX850 or the non modular TX850 v2

You won't find reviews here, the best two sites are,

Hardware secrets

Johnny guru

Reaper 392 · 22 May 2011 at 10:52

whats the spec of your computer? 850W may be overkill for it

setter · 22 May 2011 at 10:55

Heres a review of the xfx.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=165

The corsair hx 850w

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=153

Both get very high marks in the reviews, the corsair has a few extra pcie connectors, (6 in total). I have one myself and it's a fantastic unit, my only complaint is that the modular cables are a flat type, rather stiff and hard to tidy up.

a giant fox · 22 May 2011 at 10:57

How about a cooler master PSU

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-193-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1103

I own the pro gold 1200 and highly recommend it, very quiet and has been able to handle everything I have throw at it, if its build anything like my case it shouldl ast for years

liva13 · 22 May 2011 at 12:55

This one looks good for the money and it has an 80Plus Gold certification:

http://www.mega-labs.com/goldengreen_page_5.html

Super Flowers are not that bad

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 13:44

Does anyone know if these are any good:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-044-OK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

The price is cheap but no reviews up...

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 13:46

Reaper 392 said:
whats the spec of your computer? 850W may be overkill for it

I've just ordered a 480 GTX SOC so I need to upgrade my PSU from an olde 460W (which has lasted me 8 years and powered my 8800gtx). I thought about getting a 850W because I might like to SLI the 480GTX in the future. Will 850W be able to do this?

olivier renault · 22 May 2011 at 13:47

paspc said:
Does anyone know if these are any good:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-044-OK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

The price is cheap but no reviews up...

avoid, it's more like 400W for a gaming rig. Stick to good brands and good reviews

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 13:49

olivier renault said:
avoid, it's more like 400W for a gaming rig. Stick to good brands and good reviews

Ah ok thanks for the heads-up.

olivier renault · 22 May 2011 at 13:51

paspc said:
I've just ordered a 480 GTX SOC so I need to upgrade my PSU from an olde 460W (which has lasted me 8 years and powered my 8800gtx). I thought about getting a 850W because I might like to SLI the 480GTX in the future. Will 850W be able to do this?

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/310

A good PSU will do that. It's 850W on furmark, but games don't stress as much. If you want more room, I'd look into the OCZ ZX, CM Gold 1000W, or the Corsair TX series, not modular.

setter · 22 May 2011 at 13:54

A quality 850w unit would be the minimum required for sli gtx 480's, more if you intend to overclock the cards and the cpu.

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 13:58

The only advantage of modular PSU's is they just look tidier in the computer?

stulid · 22 May 2011 at 14:06

olivier renault · 22 May 2011 at 14:06

yes. Less cable management and cables hanging around. A big PSU will have a lot of cables

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 14:12

olivier renault said:
yes. Less cable management and cables hanging around. A big PSU will have a lot of cables

hehe - OK I'm not to worried about the appearance of the cables in my case - as I can't see them anyways!! It could look like spaghetti junction as long as everything is working...

olivier renault · 22 May 2011 at 16:06

paspc said:
hehe - OK I'm not to worried about the appearance of the cables in my case - as I can't see them anyways!! It could look like spaghetti junction as long as everything is working...

It's more about air flow than just looks. Usually, you have space to tuck them away anyway, but it's more fiddly. Might be actually more difficult to find a good 1000W PSU non-modular. Corsair TX950 would be a good bet.

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 16:09

Ah yes..thanks..airflow, that is important. Seeing that the prices of modular PSU's aren't much more expensive - i guess I'll get one.

Reaper 392 · 22 May 2011 at 16:28

generally you can keep the remaining cables that arent being used in a big bundle behind the PSU if you use enough cable ties

if your going to be going with SLI 480's i would recommend a 1000W PSU. this one is probably best: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-053-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

80+ gold efficiency, modular, great price, and i believe its got some great reviews

paspc · 22 May 2011 at 16:44

Dang - that's a pricey PSU. But maybe it's worth taking the plunge and getting a PSU that will last a lot longer. Can you foresee graphics cards needing more than 1000W in a few years time?