Cheap PSU

[ssmacc]

A friend of mine wants a cheap PSU, he’s found this one OcUK Swift 500W V2 Silent Power Supply (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-062-O). The PC will consist of:

Q9550
1 DVD Drive
1 Hard Drive
Graphics card without the need for external power
4GB RAM

Will the cheap PSU be OK? I’m assuming its can’t be that bad as overclockers stock it…

Thanks

 

[cmndr_andi]

To be honest, I really wouldn't go with that one. It is really only suitable for low-end systems with no graphics card. Instead, with a Quad core system and a graphics card (albeit a low-power one) I wouldn't go for anything cheaper than this or this.

 

[Rusty0611]

The Corsair CX one is a good cheapish alternative. Don't buy unbranded PSU's - especially with decent components in. Cheap PSU's are good for only office PC's and/or web browsing machines really.

 

[paullewis323]

Hi

I would very much like to point you away from cheap PSU's

One should never underestimate the importance of corrct and stable power to the PC's main components

Try and purchase a reliabe and reputable manufacturers PSU

Regards

Lew

 

[Schizo]

the psu is the most important component in a pc and should never ever be scrimped on.

 

[P3N9U1N]

Hi

I would very much like to point you away from cheap PSU's

One should never underestimate the importance of corrct and stable power to the PC's main components

Try and purchase a reliabe and reputable manufacturers PSU

Regards

Lew

Indeed, rule of thumb, never skimp on a PSU

 

[danjama]

I recently bought a 550w Powercool PSU that blew up on me after 3 weeks. I'm now using the CX600 and it's stable as hell. Go with a known brand with good 12v rails. If a PSU dies it can take other/all components with it!