Cheap Replacement PSU

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AP0ll0UK

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Morning All

My OCZ 600W GameXStream PSU recently died after 5 years so I'm looking for some suggestions for a cheap replacement.

It's for my HTPC running XBMC and acting as for storage for my other machines. It consists of:-

ABit AB9 Pro Board
C2D E6600 @ 2.4GHz
4GB Ram
Nvidia 8400GS
6 x HD's ranging from 36GB Raptop up to 1TB Seagate
PCI WiFi
PCI WinTv Satellite card
Hooked up to Samsung LCD for 1080p Playback

I'm just looking for a cheap replacement, I don't know if it warrants the extra pennies for a 600W OCZ, it doesn't even have to be branded and doesn't need to underpin an overclock, everything is stock.

I may convert it to an Esx host at somepoint, migrate XBMC to a Pi then use the Esx host simply for storage and playing.

Any suggestions for something cheap and cheerful please?
 
Thanks for the suggestions.

I know that a decent PSU was always an integral part of any system but I appreciate that things have moved on since this system was considered top end, including the TFT I got with it the entire system was about £1600 when it was cutting edge!

Budget is as cheap as possible to be honest, this system doesn't do any gaming anymore, just media server tasks. The new PSU just needs to be solid and to last another 5 years like the OCZ did ;) The only thing I might do to this system in the future is upgrade from an E6600 to a Q6600, double the memory from 4GB > 8GB and remove some of the older HDs and swap them for 1TB/2TB disks.

Some of those PSU's don't have many Sata power connectors, can I get away with Molex to Sata convertors for the 6 drives I've got?
 
Yes you can use molex to sata connectors for the HDD's.
Also while you might not want to spend much on a PSU if you don't buy a decent one around £40 region it will be inefficient, much more likely to kill your system, be unreliable and cause all heaps of problems usually relating to voltage spikes withb your system.
 
Bacon? said:
I wouldn't touch the cheap cooler master PSU with a barepole.
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What PSU would you specifically suggest?

Obviously there are better brands/models but a budget is a budget (within reason of course) and a named brand with a couple of years warranty offers at least some peace of mind.

P.S: What do you know about that CM PSU? The 70% efficiency isn't the best I agree - I almost certainly would consider an 80 plus model over it.
 
gt_junkie said:
What PSU would you specifically suggest?

Obviously there are better brands/models but a budget is a budget (within reason of course) and a named brand with a couple of years warranty offers at least some peace of mind.

P.S: What do you know about that CM PSU? The 70% efficiency isn't the best I agree - I almost certainly would consider an 80 plus model over it.
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Im a fan of the 400W Antec:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-146-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1088

Also the CM PSU doesn't come with a kettle lead which is never a good sign in the first place. And is more like an overpriced generic than a decent quality PSU like a Corsair or Antec etc.
 
Bacon? said:
Also while you might not want to spend much on a PSU if you don't buy a decent one around £40 region it will be inefficient, much more likely to kill your system, be unreliable and cause all heaps of problems usually relating to voltage spikes withb your system.
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Fair point. That was always the case back when I used to have time to play around with stuff :'(

Out of curiousity where does a Thermaltake Toughpower 700 AP sit in amongst the other PSUs that have been suggested. A mate of mine has just made me aware of one for sale which is surplus to requirements.

If not then I'll probably go with the Corsair who always used to have a reputation for doing decent kit. Plus the 3 year warranty is attractive :)
 
The OCZ ones are good PSUs! Little noise on the higher end ones, but still good and stable. I once Bought a China PSU many many years ago and it burst into flames, so dont buy super cheap ones!
 
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