Spec me.......a PSU!!

CSMonkeh · 23 Apr 2012 at 11:54

As per title really, ordered a rig for a friend and the selected PSU was apparently out-of-stock

Said PSU...
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-002-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

Ideally modular please and for around same money - the budget has been increased as it is before this!
Will need to run a i5 2500k and a Radeon 7970, but no plans for xfire!
Thanks for your help!

StonedPenguin · 23 Apr 2012 at 11:57

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

CSMonkeh · 23 Apr 2012 at 11:58

StonedPenguin said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Yeah my first thought, but can't remember who makes them for Corsair. IIRC was one OEM to steer clear of for Corsair but can't remember which....

IvanDobskey · 23 Apr 2012 at 11:58

The tx650 corsair in stonedpenguin's link is a good choice.

CSMonkeh · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:02

IvanDobskey said:
The tx650 corsair in stonedpenguin's link is a good choice.

OK then, done. Sorry half-asleep and not in best of moods tbh.

Many thanks guys

IvanDobskey · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:03

Had my tx650 for a couple of years now, no problems here.

StonedPenguin · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:05

The TX650M is made by CWT not Seasonic according to this.

I've run a TX750 (also made by CWT) for 3 years and never had any problems, Never hear it either.

Stas823 · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:07

I would suggest getting an Antect truepower 650w just from personal expirience as it is hybrid modular 80plus bronze with a nice cable management sleeve system or you could get a G7 as i owned one and they are NOT a cheap brand but they are not expensive either Corsairs are alright as their PSU's are made by diffirent companies so im not sure what you would be getting with that one but from research seasonic made the antec which is a good make

IvanDobskey · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:26

Stas823 said:
I would suggest getting an Antect truepower 650w just from personal expirience as it is hybrid modular 80plus bronze with a nice cable management sleeve system or you could get a G7 as i owned one and they are NOT a cheap brand but they are not expensive either Corsairs are alright as their PSU's are made by diffirent companies so im not sure what you would be getting with that one but from research seasonic made the antec which is a good make

Isn't that G7 psu the one that blew up :confused:

beejjacobs · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:32

CSMonkeh said:
OK then, done. Sorry half-asleep and not in best of moods tbh.

Many thanks guys

If you've not ordered, this Cooler Master one is a good choice for a bit cheaper and modular

Stas823 · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:40

IvanDobskey said:
Isn't that G7 psu the one that blew up

a lot of power supplies blow up yes even the corsair ones however if you are on a budget like i was at one point G7 served me very well and the reason i upgraded is because i needed more 6pins and an 8 pin for cpu as i only has 1 6pin and 2 4 pins

olivier renault · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:42

Some more info about PSUs

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page447.htm

Made by Channel Well, the Olde corsair manufacturers. It's basically the older TX650 made modular. Not a bad OEM and not a bad PSU.

beejjacobs · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:43

Stas823 said:
a lot of power supplies blow up yes even the corsair ones however if you are on a budget like i was at one point G7 served me very well and the reason i upgraded is because i needed more 6pins and an 8 pin for cpu as i only has 1 6pin and 2 4 pins

I think its just best to go with a good brand, because even when things go wrong they have good protection and mostly good warranty services.

Also, your sig is too big [4 lines max] you might want to change it before a mod sees!

Genoma · 23 Apr 2012 at 12:46

+ One for Corsair, really like their PSUs.