That's right, another spec me thread!

Coxyis · 26 Feb 2010 at 18:56

I am looking for a little help regarding a recent PSU failure of mine...

My Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w is no longer in use, so I would like to ask for some suggestions for a replacement.

A modular unit would be preferable, if possible. And I need it to run my current rig which is below. Would also like to be able to use this with future hardware upgrades.

I currently have;

Asus p5k premium wi/fi
Q6600 (running at 3.5)
ATI 4870 (512mb - 2 x 6 pin pci-e)
3 Sata optical drives
3 Sata HDDs

Any suggestions would be more than appreciated, no real budget but lets not go crazy

95thrifles · 26 Feb 2010 at 19:55

This if youre happy to fork out for it, alternatively just work back on prices, you tend to get what you pay for

IIGAZI360II · 26 Feb 2010 at 20:00

This looks like a steal, might not be overly good though.

chipps101 · 26 Feb 2010 at 20:02

i think this would do the job nicely - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-031-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

or this to give you another 100w headroom for later upgrades - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-032-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

panta · 26 Feb 2010 at 20:11

If you want a truly good PSU then get this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-013-SS

OCZ is okay, but I wouldn't trust that no-name OcUk one.

IIGAZI360II · 26 Feb 2010 at 20:13

panta said:
If you want a truly good PSU then get this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-013-SS

OCZ is okay, but I wouldn't trust that no-name OcUk one.

Little on the expensive side though eh?

EDIT: Found out the OcUK is from PowerCool

IKMS · 26 Feb 2010 at 20:15

I have this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-031-OC and it is an impressive PSU to say the least.

panta · 26 Feb 2010 at 22:07

IIGAZI360II said:
Little on the expensive side though eh?

EDIT: Found out the OcUK is from PowerCool

Depends how you look at it. People have no reservations when spending in excess of £300 on graphics cards and yet most are willing to skimp on what is arguably the component that most deserves to be of high quality - the power supply. Not only that, but graphics cards are outdated and replaced regularly. PSUs are not like this as they are something that you keep for a long time.

I think it's worth it and they should be considered an investment.

PS: The Corsair TX 650 only costs a little more than the OCZ and is definitely a better unit.