Spec me a PSU

LukieBoy007

LukieBoy007

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Hi,

I want to upgrade my PSU so I can overclock my CPU/GPU in time for GTA V. I have a i5 3570k, R9 280x, 3 HDD's, 1 SSD, fans/soundcard and stuff, all powered by a Corsair 500W Bronze Rated PSU. Before my R9 280x (months and months ago) I did have a 7850, which was overclocked with my CPU, ever since getting the 280x I can't overclock nowhere near what I was used to, so with GTA 'round the corner I don't think there is a better time to upgrade my PSU, and I'm getting back into Arma 3 and a OC'd CPU helps a lot! I've been looking at a SuperFlower 650W GOLD Modular, on this weeks deals for £75. Is it worth it/overkill/something better?

Cheers!
Luke :)
 
You could get away with a 550W, but the 650W Leadex is very nice indeed

For crossfire you could look at an 850W if you were ever going to go for that
 
Anything from the beQuiet range. I had an EVGA and it blew up twice in a year. Installed a cheap beQuiet temporarily but I've just stuck with it ever since.
 
NeedAUsername said:
Anything from the beQuiet range. I had an EVGA and it blew up twice in a year. Installed a cheap beQuiet temporarily but I've just stuck with it ever since.
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That must have been bad luck, or the wrong EVGA model (again they use different OEMS to make their PSUs) so some are great, some are average and others suck.
 
I got the Antec 700w semi modular PSU. Its only a bronze though. Was 70 quid off here. Should've been 90. Not sure if the offer is still on.
 
Don't really fancy crossfire, when I upgrade I'll stick with a single card, so I guess 650W is the sweet spot then. I'll probably just go for the SuperFlower then, thanks!
 
stulid said:
Thats a great PSU.

Not much better on offer with the same quality internals.

Did you want the option to go Crossfire? if so you need a 850W PSU.

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA SuperNova G2 850W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £114.95
1 x SuperFlower Leadex GOLD 850W Fully Modular "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black £109.99
Total : £224.94 (includes shipping : ).



The EVGA is made by Superflower also but has a 10yr warrnty, it doesnt have the Superflowers Eco fan mode.
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The EVGA 850W has eco mode :p


http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=377
 
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