New PSU time

IggyStooge · 13 Nov 2015 at 22:48

Hello

Just after a bit of advice please. I got an R9 390 earlier in the year and since then my system has been shutting off especially when I play a game. It's taken a while to get to the bottom of it, I'd suspected the CPU overheating and a GPU fault but I've been told that it sounds like my Corsair HX620 PSU is failing. I've had it since 2007 so I guess that's pretty good going.

So, is there any reason not to get another Corsair? My system is pretty old now apart from the 390 and I've got no plans to upgrade anytime soon. What would be the best PSU to go for?

Thanks

Iggy

monkentage · 14 Nov 2015 at 00:28

RMx/i are top drawer. HXi are good also but expensive. The rest are either mediocre or not very good.

Superflower Leadex and EVGA GS/G2 get great reviews. I replaced my HX620 with a Superflower Leadex.

lee32uk · 14 Nov 2015 at 02:24

A 650W will be more than enough for a single R9 390.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x EVGA Supernova G2 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply= £77.99
1 x Corsair RM Series RM650X '80+ Gold' 650W Modular Power Supply (CP-9020091-UK)= £77.99

Total: £167.08
(includes shipping: £11.10)

IggyStooge · 14 Nov 2015 at 11:13

Thank you both. I'll go with the Corsair, sounds good.

dacads · 14 Nov 2015 at 14:42

Your old PSU was made by Seasonic, the RM650X is not I guess you're already familiar with Corsair so why not.

Greybeard · 15 Nov 2015 at 02:12

IggyStooge said:
Thank you both. I'll go with the Corsair, sounds good.

You won't regret it. The RMx line is fairly new and has been picking up some great reviews as of late.