I think I already know the answer...

snips86x · 15 Aug 2013 at 21:00

I need to buy a new PSU. I'm currently running a competitor branded OCZ PSU and I know I need to replace it, but I'm hesitating as I would like to save the money for a new graphics card. I could buy the PSU now as I'm waiting for the new AMD cards to come out.

I know I should replace it, but holding back for this reason.

kaku · 15 Aug 2013 at 21:02

If you didn't replace it, would you still trust it with your shiny new graphics card?

snips86x · 15 Aug 2013 at 21:04

hmmm....I could replace it at the same time!

and I think not...............

snips86x · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:21

Which of these 2 would be best for potentially running 7970 or 9970 in xFire?

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Professional Series AX 860W '80 Plus Platinum' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020044-UK) £162.95
1 x Corsair Professional Series AX 760W '80 Plus Platinum' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020045-UK) £149.99
Total : £324.34 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Doomedspeed · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:24

Gonna be honest mate, i would get this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-186-AN

Quality PSU there, and cheaper than the above.

snips86x · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:39

Doomedspeed said:
Gonna be honest mate, i would get this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-186-AN

Quality PSU there, and cheaper than the above.

I know, but because I'm sad, I want the braided cable kit later on and need a fully modular PSU.

Doomedspeed · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:42

snips86x said:
I know, but because I'm sad, I want the braided cable kit later on and need a fully modular PSU.

Oh yeah, i forgot you like you're pretty cables.

I'd go for the 760W then..It's an alround great PSU but quite pricey.

snips86x · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:50

Doomedspeed said:
Oh yeah, i forgot you like you're pretty cables.

I'd go for the 760W then..It's an alround great PSU but quite pricey.

lol

What would you recommend for sub £140 with fully modular cables?

Ethermaster · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:56

Dont forget the bitfenix extension cables

Doomedspeed · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:57

snips86x said:
lol

What would you recommend for sub £140 with fully modular cables?

The OCZ ZX series are fully modular.

The 850W 'gold' is under £120: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-OC

~~That'd possibly be my choice.~~

EDIT: Scrap that!

I just remembered the Silverstone Striders are fully modular too,

750W 'gold' for £130: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-225-SV&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2283

I'd have the silverstone!

snips86x · 16 Aug 2013 at 07:57

Ethermaster said:
Dont forget the bitfenix extension cables

Well, I already have some, but the cables from the PSU with most units are visible and not braided/covered with anything but mesh. Being fussy, I don't like the sight of it.

snips86x · 16 Aug 2013 at 11:51

Doomedspeed said:
The OCZ ZX series are fully modular.

The 850W 'gold' is under £120: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-OC

~~That'd possibly be my choice.~~

EDIT: Scrap that!

I just remembered the Silverstone Striders are fully modular too,

750W 'gold' for £130: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-225-SV&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2283

I'd have the silverstone!

I really like this unit and quite tempted. If I do want the cables braided, can someone recommend someone who could dot it for me or where I could buy a pre braided set of modular leads for it?

Idleman · 16 Aug 2013 at 11:55

snips86x said:
Well, I already have some, but the cables from the PSU with most units are visible and not braided/covered with anything but mesh. Being fussy, I don't like the sight of it.

Braid them yourself, will give you something to do in the up coming Winter months.

Schizo · 16 Aug 2013 at 11:58

Get the corsair ax 860 and be done with it,you know they do nice cables so that would be my one and only choice

scotsdragon · 16 Aug 2013 at 12:03

Wont these be alittle low on power side since he may want to crossfire the new AMD cards as he stated in one of his posts?

snips86x · 16 Aug 2013 at 12:50

Its a consideration and I'm not entirely sure i would need to crossfire. My SLI setup was problematic and always crashing.

snips86x · 10 Sep 2013 at 17:08

Ok, the finalists are:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec High Current Pro 850W Modular '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply £149.99
1 x Silverstone Strider Gold Evolution 850w 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply (ST85F-G) £146.99
1 x Corsair Professional Series HX+ 850W '80+ Gold' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020032-UK) £129.95
Total : £438.92 (includes shipping : £10.00).

...and I'm really leaning to the HCP-850. Feedback??!

Doomedspeed · 10 Sep 2013 at 17:14

The HCP is seasonic made, so can't go wrong really..

snips86x · 10 Sep 2013 at 17:15

Doomedspeed said:
The HCP is seasonic made, so can't go wrong really..

Yeah, that was my exact thought.

Chances on finding on the MM?! Slim.....

Doomedspeed · 10 Sep 2013 at 17:27

snips86x said:
Yeah, that was my exact thought.

Chances on finding on the MM?! Slim.....

Very,

Trust this guy though... http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18515713&highlight=850w

Was back in may but you never know.