Time to replace HX 520 but with what?

riskyfrisky

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I've finally decided to replace the old faithful HX 520 - there's nothing wrong with it, it's more peace of mind than anything else, but what do I replace it with?

I've got my eye on the Seasonic G 650w and the EVGA G2 750w but I think the G2 may be overkill for my needs, and may lose some of its efficiency because my power requirements aren't that high I don't think?

I don't want a SuperFlower if it has those white LED's either lol.

Thanks!
 
I assume this is for the system in your signature? A good 550W would do you fine

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA Supernova GS 550W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £71.95
1 x SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black £62.99
1 x Antec High Current Gamer M 520W "80+ Bronze" Modular Power Supply £59.99
1 x Antec TruePower Classic 550w '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply £59.99
1 x Seasonic S12II 520W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £52.99
Total : £317.51 (includes shipping : £8.00).



The EVGA GS isn't particularly good value, so I'd probably go for the Seasonic SI2II or Antec TruePower for the 5 year warranty
 
Yeah it's for the spec in the sig.

I'm finding it harder to pick a PSU than most other hardware to be honest! I don't want something that's overpowered, but I want something I know is going to last.
 
I think the Antec TruePower would be great for you, it's Seasonic OEM and has a 5 year warranty, 80+ Gold and plenty of power. You could go for a 650W PSU even if you wanted even more headroom, but 550W is plenty
 
I've no idea chaps to be honest, I'm as undecided now as before.

All I know for sure is that I want a PSU rated Gold efficiency, the HX is Bronze so I'd like to make a step up, so to speak.

Other than that I don't really need anything over ~650W because I'm not interested in multiple GPU set ups. I definitely want a PSU that is going to be as reliable as this one has been, so I don't mind paying extra for that.
 
riskyfrisky said:
I've no idea chaps to be honest, I'm as undecided now as before.

All I know for sure is that I want a PSU rated Gold efficiency, the HX is Bronze so I'd like to make a step up, so to speak.

Other than that I don't really need anything over ~650W because I'm not interested in multiple GPU set ups. I definitely want a PSU that is going to be as reliable as this one has been, so I don't mind paying extra for that.
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https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-202-AN

This is good and I think will fit the bill. Or a bit more headroom with 650W - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-203-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2463 , unless you want modular also? The 750W SuperFlower stulid linked is a good buy also and modular, 80+ Gold etc etc and very reasonably priced

These'll likey last for donkeys years, and with parts becoming more and more efficient as time progresses, especially GPUs you might find you use less and less power :)
 
Yeah I'd prefer at least semi modular.

That SuperFlower is good, but 750W is overkill so wouldn't efficiency take a tumble because I'd get nowhere near that and, as you say, power consumption could well go down over time.

Thanks for all the help by the way!
 
Yes efficiency will go down when you dont use the sweet spot of the PSU.

Power consumption may not go down, Skylakes TDP is higher than Haswells for example.
 
riskyfrisky said:
Yeah I'd prefer at least semi modular.

That SuperFlower is good, but 750W is overkill so wouldn't efficiency take a tumble because I'd get nowhere near that and, as you say, power consumption could well go down over time.

Thanks for all the help by the way!
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That's true yeah, if you don't use the "nice" area of the PSU output then efficiency will fall a bit

This looks good - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-023-EA&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2463

550W, fully modular, 5 year warranty from EVGA who have great support, 80+ Gold, Seaosnic OEM etc etc. I would have this over the Enhance Zalman any day, though Enhance are apparently quite good too!
 
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Not sure on that Zalman tbh, apparently they're made by Enhance Electronics, are they any good?
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I would much rather have the Superflower I linked too, power to last for years.

I would have no issues using the Zalman myself if it was given to me.
 
Yes I think we have a winner chaps in the EVGA SuperNova GS, as long as it gives the amps the HX gives I think that's the one and it's a resonable £71.
 
riskyfrisky said:
Yes I think we have a winner chaps in the EVGA SuperNova GS, as long as it gives the amps the HX gives I think that's the one and it's a resonable £71.
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It seems to be a good power supply and it's only just been released here. Should be just fine for your system!
 
Shivy011 said:
It seems to be a good power supply and it's only just been released here. Should be just fine for your system!
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Actually no it'll be the 650W version because the 550W is only 45 amps I think whereas the 650W offers 54 amps. Same as me HX.

Thank God I've decided it's been a pain lol.

Thanks for the help fellas!
 
Maybe I'll just keep this lol.

I'll be honest - I wanted to stick to Seasonic because why not considering this HX has been great, but there's a lot of love on here for SuperFlower.

750W is just pointless though because I'll get nowhere near it with my rig.

Are FSP any good?
 
riskyfrisky said:
Maybe I'll just keep this lol.

I'll be honest - I wanted to stick to Seasonic because why not considering this HX has been great, but there's a lot of love on here for SuperFlower.

750W is just pointless though because I'll get nowhere near it with my rig.

Are FSP any good?
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They aren't as good as SuperFlower or Seasonic, but they are okay, especially if EVGA have the confidence to whack a 10 year warranty on it
 
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