PSU advice

GJH299 · 25 Apr 2013 at 12:45

HI can someone tell me which PSU ot of theses is the best

http://www.************/products/650w-thermaltake-toughpower-xt-psu

http://www.************/products/65...ator-80plus-bronze-single-rail-14cm-white-psu

Ideally I would like to spend the least.

5960xNvidiaGamer · 25 Apr 2013 at 12:46

Links don't work

GJH299 · 25 Apr 2013 at 12:48

sorry
Thermaltake 650W Toughpower PSU

Aerocool Templarius Imperator 650W

5960xNvidiaGamer · 25 Apr 2013 at 12:51

I cant find either of those at Ocuk?

Leprechaun312 · 25 Apr 2013 at 13:13

Evga_Gamer said:
I cant find either of those at Ocuk?

probably why the links are starred out, tbh neither of those are great, if your looking a decent psu go for the xfx series they do 430w, 550w and 650w the 550w would do if you are using one g-card but if you are using crossfire or SLI then go for the 650w

Idleman · 25 Apr 2013 at 13:23

GJH299 said:
sorry
Thermaltake 650W Toughpower PSU

Aerocool Templarius Imperator 650W

The Thermaltake is 80plus, the Aerocool is 80+ Bronze. So it really depends on the price and the system it is going to power.
Post your PC specs and a budget for the Psu.

GJH299 · 25 Apr 2013 at 13:33

i5 3570K Not oc'd
8GB DDR3
500GB 7200
DVD RW
AEROCOOL XSTRIKE 500W
And im looking at adding a xfx 7950 dd
The thermaltake got great reviews
£60 is my lot for PSU

Idleman · 25 Apr 2013 at 13:46

YOUR BASKET
1 x XFX Pro 550W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
Total : £65.48 (includes shipping : £8.75).

The XFX has a Seasonic OEM, would be my first choice.

Or this one.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500W V2 '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020047-UK) £49.99
Total : £60.49 (includes shipping : £8.75).

GJH299 · 25 Apr 2013 at 13:49

Will my PSU be good enough for the 7950

Idleman · 25 Apr 2013 at 13:56

Looking at the specs for the Xstrike, it looks all right. Is it the non modular, as that is 80+Bronze.

GJH299 · 25 Apr 2013 at 14:00

Yeah its not modular, I just don't want to kill the system, so if I need more power id rather just get one. I was looking at the aerocool Templarius Imperator 650W and that is under 50 quid. The reason I would choose the aerocool is because my current one is great, silent and no hiccups. But xfx recommend 650w for the 7950 dd

Idleman · 25 Apr 2013 at 14:26

Tbh, the Psu you have now is better than the Imperator. You can check for yourself.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page1425.htm

Leprechaun312 · 25 Apr 2013 at 14:35

they recommend 650w but if you go to a psu calculator you only need 367 watts but if you want peace of mind the 650w xfx psu would be the best option IMO

RJC · 25 Apr 2013 at 15:04

Your original PSU will be fine for a 7950.

Also please remove the competitor links and check the FAQ regards competitors.

ReliefWithBeef · 25 Apr 2013 at 18:58

Personally I wouldn't go for thw CX series. I recently had one and it had horrible coil whine, got it replaced and the new one had the same problem. Replaced it again for a TX series and no problems so far. They're roughly the same price as the CX series.

Leprechaun312 · 25 Apr 2013 at 19:29

get an xfx they are much better

Leprechaun312 · 25 Apr 2013 at 19:33

or seasonic but the xfx's are cheaper and made by seasonic