Antec 850 PSU Failed Again..Need a new PSU

Reedweaver · 20 May 2012 at 19:12

Well, this is the second Antec High Current 850 PSU that has failed. The first one went back straight away for power failure. The second has been in my machine for a year and now that one has the same issue.

I've got my spare 500w Tagan in my PC as a backup..

Can anyone recommend a new PSU around the £100 mark. I would like modular but its not 100% needed.

I'm looking at this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

stulid · 20 May 2012 at 19:14

^
Thats the one to go for

Reedweaver · 20 May 2012 at 19:16

I've read that the SeaSonic X760 SS-760KM Modular 80 Plus GOLD is very good but Overclockers dont stock SeaSonic for some reason....Oh and its £140!....

Reedweaver · 20 May 2012 at 19:17

I've also upgraded to 2x 5870's instead of the 4870's CF.. Will that make a difference?

robj20 · 20 May 2012 at 19:17

XFX are Seasonic units arent they?

stulid · 20 May 2012 at 19:18

robj20 said:
XFX are Seasonic units arent they?

Yes.

Reedweaver · 20 May 2012 at 19:20

Ah, I didnt realise....thanks, I'll go for the XFX 850w then..

Cheers,

Idleman · 20 May 2012 at 19:24

stulid said:
Yes.

Just as a matter of interest, what are the essential things to look for, to determine which is a better Psu. What comparisons to take note of.

chippy08 · 20 May 2012 at 19:25

Dont the XFX 850w have ticking problem as reported on here or was that just a one off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NGMXrA1PJ4&list=PLF8B93065715014A5&index=9&feature=plpp_video

stulid · 20 May 2012 at 19:31

Idleman said:
Just as a matter of interest, what are the essential things to look for, to determine which is a better Psu. What comparisons to take note of.

Its well reviewed at say Jonnyguru/Hardwaresecrets helps (it has been when it had the previous Green fan and a different name)

That it is a Seasonic OEM model.

Reedweaver · 21 May 2012 at 21:51

Does the XFX xxx 850w come with a green fan? I dont want a green fan.....

Space Monkey · 21 May 2012 at 21:55

Reedweaver said:
Does the XFX xxx 850w come with a green fan? I dont want a green fan.....

Not any longer, its a black fan

RJC · 21 May 2012 at 21:55

Black I believe.

Reedweaver · 21 May 2012 at 21:55

I'm now looking at these two PSU's...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-027-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Reedweaver · 21 May 2012 at 21:56

Its like trying to pick a needle out of a haystack......

RJC · 21 May 2012 at 21:59

I have the Corsair in my system and not got any complaints

MORE SPEED · 21 May 2012 at 22:01

I would go with the AX, longer warranty, silent when not under load and has great reviews.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=236

Reedweaver · 21 May 2012 at 22:02

Are the cables ok on the Corsair....are they the braded type or are they flat?

RJC · 21 May 2012 at 22:13

Reedweaver said:
Are the cables ok on the Corsair....are they the braded type or are they flat?

If you click my sig you can check my build log which shows some of the cables from the PSU.

The main cables for the GPU, And motherboard power are semi braided if you could call it that, the SATA and molex are flat.

Reedweaver · 21 May 2012 at 22:24

Nice looking rig....I think the Corsair it is then.....