PSU Watt Requirement.

Digital X · 13 Dec 2013 at 22:29

Hey guys.

Currently running an i7 2600, MSI GTX 670 PE OC, 2TB HDD, 8GB RAM, MSI Z77A G45 Thunderbolt and Corsair CX600W PSU.

I want to SLI in the near future with another GTX 670, What PSU would you recommend? I would like to keep it under £100 if possible, thank you. Oh, Gold certified and fully modular personally. with ALL the slots for cables, not the 3-4 slot ones I have seen, cheers!

Sasahara · 13 Dec 2013 at 23:39

Best I can find under £100.

SuperFlower Golden Green HX 650W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-SF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2057

It has two 6+2 pin PCIe, two 6-pin PCIe.
The 20+4pin & 4+4 CPU are fixed, but you have to use these, so I see no point in having them modular.

My system hasn't gone above 550W so far from the wall, and this unit can do 630 W output. (approximately 700 W from wall )

Looks like a bargain, don't delay etc.

No decent reviews so can't say how good a unit it is, but Superflower have been one of the best oems for a good while.

kefan77 · 13 Dec 2013 at 23:43

I'm planning on running SLI of 2 GTX670 on TX650, the only problem is 2 connectors missing, but adapters will take care of that for some time and luckily my r$ case is not windowed.

that Superflower at £59.99 is an awesome deal, if you got a case with decent cable management options, I wouldn't be too worried about modularity.

Digital X · 14 Dec 2013 at 13:46

Thanks for the replies, using a Zalman Z11 case. not many holes for cables, and no rubber linings so I am looking for a different case come christmas.

Aretenon · 14 Dec 2013 at 20:47

I know they're only 5p under £100, but these are both better than the Golden Green HX 650W:

Seasonic G-650
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-017-SS&groupid=701&catid=123
This only has the 24pin, 4+4pin and two PCIe cables hardwired, the rest are modular.

NZXT Hale90 650W
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-103-NX&groupid=701&catid=123
This only has the 24pin and 4+4pin cables hardwired, the rest are modular.

You can also consider the Corsair RM650, EVGA SuperNOVA NEX650G Gold (not very good IMO) and the SilverStone Strider Plus 600W (SST-ST60F-PS) (not 80 PLUS Gold).

kefan77 · 14 Dec 2013 at 20:49

uhm...they aren't.

the only + is modularity and with RM the silent mode under low loads.

Bart_Hunt · 14 Dec 2013 at 20:54

I have a supernova but a 750w model and never had better performing psu.
Its quiet, have good cables and does the job.

Aretenon · 14 Dec 2013 at 20:59

You're saying that the NZXT Hale90 which is also built by Super Flower isn't better than the Golden Green HX 650W?

kefan77 · 14 Dec 2013 at 21:01

Aretenon said:
You're saying that the NZXT Hale90 which is also built by Super Flower isn't better than the Golden Green HX 650W?

given the current price difference of £40? no, it isn't.

Aretenon · 14 Dec 2013 at 21:07

Surely there's a difference between it being better and it being worth £40 more. It is definitely better, but not necessarily worth £40 more.

McstylisT · 14 Dec 2013 at 21:10

Aretenon said:
I know they're only 5p under £100, but these are both better than the Golden Green HX 650W:

Seasonic G-650
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-017-SS&groupid=701&catid=123
This only has the 24pin, 4+4pin and two PCIe cables hardwired, the rest are modular.

NZXT Hale90 650W
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-103-NX&groupid=701&catid=123
This only has the 24pin and 4+4pin cables hardwired, the rest are modular.

You can also consider the Corsair RM650, EVGA SuperNOVA NEX650G Gold (not very good IMO) and the SilverStone Strider Plus 600W (SST-ST60F-PS) (not 80 PLUS Gold).

Quite possibly the same psu internally. Just the OEM version.

NoNameNoNumber · 14 Dec 2013 at 21:12

Aretenon said:
Surely there's a difference between it being better and it being worth £40 more. It is definitely better, but not necessarily worth £40 more.

Being worth £40 more and costing £40 more are to very different things my friend

kefan77 · 14 Dec 2013 at 21:15

Aretenon said:
Surely there's a difference between it being better and it being worth £40 more. It is definitely better, but not necessarily worth £40 more.

you're wrong.

how can it be that much better, if it's the same product inside?

modularity != better PSU.

Aretenon · 14 Dec 2013 at 21:49

kefan77 said:
... modularity != better PSU.

No. That's not the only reason why I think it's better.

kefan77 · 14 Dec 2013 at 21:51

and what exactly is the reason? because as said, those units are identical.

Digital X · 16 Dec 2013 at 21:29

Sorry to bump this, just one final question, I have found an XFX 750W Black Edition, 80 plus gold, fully modular. Am I correct in saying the guts are Seasonic, and it is a reputable brand?

I did look at the HX750 purely as I'm going for a black and blue theme but I heard it has whine issues. And the plus side of XFX is it's black.

McstylisT · 16 Dec 2013 at 21:37

digitalx said:
Sorry to bump this, just one final question, I have found an XFX 750W Black Edition, 80 plus gold, fully modular. Am I correct in saying the guts are Seasonic, and it is a reputable brand?

I did look at the HX750 purely as I'm going for a black and blue theme but I heard it has whine issues. And the plus side of XFX is it's black.

Yes

it is a seasonic OEM version and a very decent power supply.

Id recommend it. But with the Superflower 650w on offer and having a 80+ gold rating its hard to ignore it as one of the best options.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-SF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2057

lee32uk · 16 Dec 2013 at 21:38

digitalx said:
Sorry to bump this, just one final question, I have found an XFX 750W Black Edition, 80 plus gold, fully modular. Am I correct in saying the guts are Seasonic, and it is a reputable brand?

I did look at the HX750 purely as I'm going for a black and blue theme but I heard it has whine issues. And the plus side of XFX is it's black.

All xfx psu's are Seasonic

Seasonic are very good.

Digital X · 16 Dec 2013 at 21:53

Cheers guys, only worry that's stuck in my head, probably an irrational fear of sorts, is that SF PSU really enough for my system? i dont overclock at all, would it be cutting close to 650 w?

lee32uk · 16 Dec 2013 at 22:03

digitalx said:
Cheers guys, only worry that's stuck in my head, probably an irrational fear of sorts, is that SF PSU really enough for my system? i dont overclock at all, would it be cutting close to 650 w?

If you are just running a single gtx670 and i7 2600 then it will be more than enough.