power supply for my build

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 00:03

hi guys,

got a new mobo, ram and cpu but my psu is quite old too so wondering if anyone can recommend me a decent psu please?

my build is:

Mainboard: ASRock B560 steel legend atx
Processor: Intel i5 11500
Memory: crucial ballistix 3600mhz 16gb (2x8) rgb
Power: Corsair CX600 Modular

many thanks guys

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 12:32

pastymuncher said:
No GPU?

not at the moment, i do have a gtx 480 but its very old.

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 12:34

pastymuncher said:
No GPU?

i was thinking about using the integrated gpu for now.

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 13:07

nlel1975 said:
Just get a decent 750W should have you covered for any current GPU.

i was thinking about getting the seasonic gx 650 but they do 750 too, so i should get the seasonic gx 750?

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 13:33

nlel1975 said:
Yeah best get the 750W.

pastymuncher said:
It's hard to ignore the Phanteks Amp 750w at it's current price. It's basically a Seasonic Focus with a different badge. It's gold rated, fully modular, has 744w on it's single 12v rail and has a 10 year warranty. A 750w PSU should cover you for anything up to and including a RTX3080, maybe a 3080ti.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Phanteks AMP 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £94.99

many thanks guys

i only have 80 pound at the moment.

i was looking at this one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265188375744?hash=item3dbe757cc0:g:~CEAAOSwfvNgvjZ4

but not sure how the warranty works on a refurbished psu though

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 16:26

Grimley said:
This is about as good as you'll get for 80 notes.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Seasonic Focus GX-650 650W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply= £78.95

Total: £89.45 (includes shipping: £10.50)

nlel1975 said:
If he’s going to buy new from ocUK, he’s either going to have to increase his budget or settle for a bronze PSU. I’d definitely recommend 750W though bronze or otherwise.

many thanks guys

i dont plan on gaming soon though

so i was thinking maybe get a 650w? can i get away with using a 650w?

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 16:40

nlel1975 said:
Yes if no intention of ever running a top end GPU 650W is fine.

no, i wont get a high end gpu anytime soon. the only games i play are facebook games.

robert li · 10 Jun 2021 at 16:43

nlel1975 said:
Yes if no intention of ever running a top end GPU 650W is fine.

il be getting what grimly posted:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/seas...w-80-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-06v-ss.html

i like how the fans wont turn on in no load.

robert li · 12 Jun 2021 at 12:29

handyandy24 said:
Id got my eye on this one, safe bet.

you getting it too?

robert li · 12 Jun 2021 at 12:42

simc1978 said:
If you are getting a high end graphics card and/or going to use the system a lot I think gold PSUs are going to pay for themselves in increased efficiency/decreased electricity costs plus also the mostly come with longer warranties. I'm happy with my Corsaire TX650 which should cover any GPU I'm likely to run. Plus being semi modular helps with cable management

thank you

have ordered it now