OCUK prebuilt machine PSU question?

philuk20 · 15 Dec 2020 at 15:27

Hi all,

So I've placed an order for a prebuilt system, probably a good while to wait until it arrives lol.
But I'm wondering about the psu supplied, it wasn't an option to change and I'm concerned about its quality.
Kolink 700w core series 80 plus this seems to be a cheap and cheerful psu and I'm sure it'll do the job, but what would be a good upgrade on this any reccomend PSU?

Itll be running an i7 10700k, 3060ti so a humble rig compared to most I'm sure.

Thank you

Grimley · 15 Dec 2020 at 19:13

You don't want a PSU that cost's £27 running your nice new shiny rig that's for certain. Sure it will turn it on but put it under any stress then you'll be in a world of problems. Cheap yes, cheerful?.... I'll keep my trap shut.

Said it before & say it again. Never skimp on your power supply. Nvidia suggests 600watter for a 3060ti, so how about this:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Phanteks AMP 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £96.95

Total: £107.45 (includes shipping: £10.50)

philuk20 · 15 Dec 2020 at 19:40

Thanks i totally agree. But it wasn't a option I could pick, was suprised to see ocuk including such a cheap psu. But I understand it...I guess, shift them lol.
I will contact them and try and upgrade. Was thinking 750w plus however.

philuk20 · 15 Dec 2020 at 20:42

Any thoughts on https://www.overclockers.co.uk/supe...old-modular-power-supply-black-ca-065-sf.html

philuk20 · 15 Dec 2020 at 20:43

Or even https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-amp-750w-80-plus-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-09r-pt.html

turbot1984 · 15 Dec 2020 at 20:51

philuk20 said:
Hi all,

So I've placed an order for a prebuilt system, probably a good while to wait until it arrives lol.
But I'm wondering about the psu supplied, it wasn't an option to change and I'm concerned about its quality.
Kolink 700w core series 80 plus this seems to be a cheap and cheerful psu and I'm sure it'll do the job, but what would be a good upgrade on this any reccomend PSU?

Itll be running an i7 10700k, 3060ti so a humble rig compared to most I'm sure.

Thank you

Agree with others ... you think its 700W BUT....

it's a 576 W off the +12v rail.... crafty eh? A quality 500W would likely be better.

philuk20 · 15 Dec 2020 at 21:33

Why are they selling such a poor psu built in, without an option to change. Not great really.

Minibiker · 15 Dec 2020 at 23:18

I've had a super flower PSU before, Solid units.. The Phanteks ones have had great reviews and have a slightly longer warranty of 10 years

pastymuncher · 16 Dec 2020 at 08:49

philuk20 said:
Why are they selling such a poor psu built in, without an option to change. Not great really.

Probably to maximise profits as they most likely get them for next to nothing as their parent company are pushing them. Pretty pathetic to use such a poor quality psu in a pc with a cpu that costs £350+ and a gpu that costs £420+ and they should be ashamed.

Go for the Phanteks. It's a rebadged Seasonic Focus and has a 10 year warranty.

philuk20 · 16 Dec 2020 at 12:20

Thanks guys, I'm still torn in the 2 I listed above. Thankfully ocuk will allow me to upgrade the psu.
But I thinking should I go 850w for upgrade sake down the line, but most are OOS.

Superflower argb or the phanteks?

Minibiker · 16 Dec 2020 at 12:22

As I said above I go for the Phanteks, purely for the longer Warranty... Both are great Psu's though

philuk20 · 16 Dec 2020 at 12:28

philuk20 said:
Thanks guys, I'm still torn in the 2 I listed above. Thankfully ocuk will allow me to upgrade the psu.
But I thinking should I go 850w for upgrade sake down the line, but most are OOS.https://www.overclockers.co.uk/supe...old-modular-power-supply-black-ca-065-sf.html

Superflower argb or the phanteks?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-amp-750w-80-plus-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-09r-pt.html

philuk20 · 16 Dec 2020 at 12:28

Minibiker said:
As I said above I go for the Phanteks, purely for the longer Warranty... Both are great Psu's though

Thank you again