PSU £100-120ish

oli_p` · 25 Jan 2018 at 15:05

My PSU is the only thing that hasn't been changed in my current setup, and my current one is about 6 years old now so would like to change it.

Spec is 8pack i7-6700k setup, 16gb 3000mhz ram, 4 HD's inc 1 SSD, EVGA GTX 1080Ti.

My current PSU is a OCZ 850w gold rated, can't remember full model.

Was thinking of still going for an 850w for abit of head room, maybe EVGA G2 or G3? Or a Corsair unit, not sure what is considered a good brand to go for these day, but any recommendation would be great.

Thanks

Space Monkey · 25 Jan 2018 at 16:54

Just picked up the EVGA G2 850w myself, solid well built unit, great warranty & very well reviewed

oli_p` · 25 Jan 2018 at 17:47

yes tempted by one, read the G2 and G3 is pretty much the same internals, but G3 is slightly smaller in size and and slightly smaller cooling fan. I can get the G3 £10 cheaper than the G2, plus a certain site has currently a £10 off code aswell. Anyone know if the G3 will be a safe bet or should I just go with a G2?

pastymuncher · 25 Jan 2018 at 19:12

Get the G3 as it's the latest version and improves on a already excellent psu. The Seasonic Focus Plus 850w (gold or even the platinum version), Corsair RM850X also both have 10 year warranties and are well worth looking at. The Superflower Leadex Gold II 850w (model that the EVGA G3 is based on) is worth consideration as well although it has a shorter 7 year warranty.

oli_p` · 25 Jan 2018 at 19:44

Thanks, will take a look into each of them

NirK · 25 Jan 2018 at 20:04

From what I read the fan curve on the G3 is very loud, compared to the P2, I would get the EVGA P2 or Seasonic prime gold or EVGA G2 for cheaper.

hooblah · 26 Jan 2018 at 13:49

I have a brand new unopened Corsair ax860 if you're interested?

Space Monkey · 26 Jan 2018 at 13:50

hooblah said:
I have a brand new unopened Corsair ax860 if you're interested?

Just a friendly heads up, no sales allowed outside of the Members Market sub forum

hooblah · 26 Jan 2018 at 13:55

Ah thanks.

Swinbag · 26 Jan 2018 at 13:59

Seasonic Focus Plus gets my vote; very happy with mine & can't knock the warranty

oli_p` · 26 Jan 2018 at 18:16

ended up going for the G3 only paid £115 for it so not bad I guess.

Space Monkey · 28 Jan 2018 at 13:22

oli_p` said:
ended up going for the G3 only paid £115 for it so not bad I guess.

Ah the old G3 Barn Burner eh! All the best!

JK, you'll be fine

FlakGunna · 29 Jan 2018 at 22:43

I'm also on the look out for a new PSU. Been running a Corsair CX600 for about 6 years now and it's been great. All I've had to do is change the fan as it got noisy other than that perfect. (touch wood)

Will need an upgrade soon though.