Spec me a PSU

almightydutch · 15 Dec 2011 at 13:03

New PSU needed for my new build but which one?

2500k,GTX480,watercooled......would a 750w Corsair be enough and how much difference between the AX/HX/TX is there?

beejjacobs · 15 Dec 2011 at 13:48

A 750W Corsair would be plenty. Sorry I don't know the differences between those. What's your budget? Obviously getting the best now will allow room for upgrades in the future

R088ieS86 · 15 Dec 2011 at 14:00

AX: Gold Certified (90+ efficiency) - Fully Modular (All cables are removable)

HX: Silver/Bronze Certified (80-85+ efficiency) - Semi-Modular (PCIe, SATA and molex connectors are removable)

Edit: Informant: Surveyor

TX ***M: Bronze Certified (80+ efficiency) - Limited-Modular (Only the PCI-E cables are removable)
TX: Bronze Certified (80+ efficiency) - Non-Modular (No removable cable)

Socrates470BC · 15 Dec 2011 at 14:03

Corsair AX is their top of the line, modular but expensive.
Corsair HX is mid-line, mostly modular and also quite expensive.
Corsair TX good bit not great and not modular but still expensive.

XFX 750W XXX Edition Modular '80 Plus Silver' Power Supply

made by seasonic, good quality and good value.

Surveyor · 15 Dec 2011 at 14:05

@ R088ieS86

The TX models without an 'M' at the end of the model number are fully hard wired.

fowler002 · 15 Dec 2011 at 14:07

do you plan on sli in the future? if so then might be worth going 850w.

if you're not too bothered with modular http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

R088ieS86 · 15 Dec 2011 at 14:08

Surveyor said:
The TX models without an 'M' at the end of the model number are fully hard wired.

Cheers Surv, didn't know they changed them, I wondered why mine looked different to the current line up @ OcUk.

almightydutch · 15 Dec 2011 at 14:24

To be honest I dont have a budget in mind, I've got my Antec Triiopower sat in my current rig and could use that but I want something to match my shiny new 800d

I cant see myself going SLI anytime soon btu I might do further down the line for an extra kick when the single 480 just isnt cutting it.

Think i'll go for a HX850 then. While i'd love the AX they are just a tad bit expensive and its not like i'll notice any benefit from it.

Now how many 8 pin PCIe connectors are there? the GTX480 takes two so will i need any extra cables?

Idleman · 15 Dec 2011 at 14:39

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-OC

This week offer £119 and fully modular.