Spec me a power supply

Smoogels · 18 Oct 2014 at 10:51

I have this system though I need a power supply to power it and I'm not sure what to get.

Specs
i3 4150 Haswell
8GB RAM
no GPU (though might add a low powered one later)
ASUS H81 motherboard
1 SSD and 2 hard drives

The system wont be pulling more than 150W from the wall without a GPU though I'm confused as to what power supply brands/models are reliable.

The budget for the power supply is around £40.

Thanks!

RJC · 18 Oct 2014 at 10:56

The EVGA below will be fine:

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply (100-B1-0500-KR) £41.99
Total : £51.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

pastymuncher · 18 Oct 2014 at 11:59

OCUK needs to get in some more quality small capacity psu's. Anyway, have a look at these:-

BeQuiet Pure Power L8 400W

SuperFlower Golden Green HX 350W

Smoogels · 18 Oct 2014 at 14:23

Thanks for your suggestions.

I like the look of the Superflower. Can't say I've heard of them before though. Are they a reliable brand with all of the important safety features? I can't find many reviews of that model.

Thanks again.

pastymuncher · 18 Oct 2014 at 16:30

Superflower are one of the best oem's in the world and produce high quality units. They are relatively new to the UK which is why there is not much information available but they are very popular on here. They make the G2 and P2 units for EVGA who must think they are exceptional because they offer a 10 year warranty on those models!!

Smoogels · 19 Oct 2014 at 10:24

Thank you!

I am now going to place an order for the Superflower. Hopefully it will become my brand to go to in the future, it's hard to beat at that price especially with a 5 year warranty!

pastymuncher · 19 Oct 2014 at 11:24

Don't forget the warranty for the whole life of the psu is with OCUK as well so no expensive shipping to Europe should it fail.