Power supply for CF

bobbyspangles · 20 Nov 2011 at 21:15

I need to upgrade my Corsair CX430W ready for my HD 6870 and as the 7xxx series are due out over the next few months and the prices on the 6xxx cards are likely to drop I may well add a second card later.

So I'm looking for recommendations for a PSU than can handle crossfire 6870s without breaking the bank. I don't mind non-modular if it keeps the price down.

Thinking in the region of £60-80. The cheaper the better.

Been eyeing up the OCZ ZS 750W, I've seen advice against them on these forums but Hardware Secrets give it their golden award? And I assume 750W is plenty for 6870s?

RJC · 20 Nov 2011 at 21:23

Couple of options below, as well as the OCZ PSU, 750W will be ample for 6870.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-LA&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2057

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-116-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1088

fowler002 · 20 Nov 2011 at 22:53

hope you've not missed the thread about the lepa b series 750w blowing up

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18340443&highlight=lepa

RJC · 20 Nov 2011 at 22:57

In that case avoid Enermax as well, I had one go pop on me a few years ago.

Pretty much all manufacturers have had one or two failures, But some worse than others like Hiper.