New PSU Required

Rhys15 · 14 Sep 2015 at 10:01

Just built a new PC to be used for as a HTPC. Had some trouble with my BeQuiet Straight Power 650w not powering it up so it's using an old 430w I had lying around for now.

I have ordered a Corsair CX430M which is coming today but there are very mixed views on that PSU and i'm not sure I've made the right choice. Ideally after a modular PSU as the case is very small.

PC Spec:

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer

Thanks in advance.

stulid · 14 Sep 2015 at 10:36

Hi,

Sure that PSU is not the best but then its not going to go "bang" on you either and judging by your list of parts wont be under any considerable strain.

Rhys15 · 14 Sep 2015 at 10:43

stulid said:
Hi,

Sure that PSU is not the best but then its not going to go "bang" on you either and judging by your list of parts wont be under any considerable strain.

I've just found an Antec HCG 520M for £54. Would this be preferable to the Corsair?

stulid · 14 Sep 2015 at 11:05

If you've already ordered and have on its way that PSU just use it.

Greybeard · 16 Sep 2015 at 23:47

Rhys15 said:
Just built a new PC to be used for as a HTPC.
Thanks in advance.

For this purpose and given the hardware you provided above, you'll be ok with the CX430M.