What PSU for a SFF Rig ?

[musx64]

Hi

Currently im using the PSU in my signature, i know it's not a very good one, as sometimes when I start my rig it powers down a couple times before it starts correctly.

Im looking to buy a new PSU next month. What PSU's would you guys recommend for my setup ?

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Corsair HX520 hands down. It's just about perfect for an ATX-sized PSU.

 

[musx64]

I was thinking about something like these:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-CS

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-019-OC&tool=3

what do you think ?

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Both are overkill but between the two I'd take the Corsair.

 

[p4radox]

Corsair HX520W for sure.

To be honest, I can't see why anyone would buy a different PSU at the moment.

 

[Kezmo]

Corsair HX520 hands down. It's just about perfect for an ATX-sized PSU.

 

[musx64]

thanks for the thumbs up, Im inclining towards the corsair psu's myself especially the 620 version.

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Why 620? It would amount to spending money for no particular reason.

 

[Tute]

Why 620? It would amount to spending money for no particular reason.

I went for the 620W simply because if I change rigs later, the PSU can come with me. It's a really nicely future proofed PSU.

Nothing wrong at all with the 520W version, but if you got the cash spare, the 620W would be a sound future investment.

 

[V|per]

I went for the 620W simply because if I change rigs later, the PSU can come with me. It's a really nicely future proofed PSU.

Nothing wrong at all with the 520W version, but if you got the cash spare, the 620W would be a sound future investment.

Thats the reason i went for the 620w version too, very good psu's, probably the componant in my rig that has impressed me the most tbh...

 

[musx64]

I went for the 620W simply because if I change rigs later, the PSU can come with me. It's a really nicely future proofed PSU.

Thats what im thinking, as I change my cases often as my rig upgrades every 6 - 12months.

 

[Davey D]

Ive got the Enermax Liberty 620 in my SFF Silverstone SG01 case

 

[longshanks]

Corsair is a great brand.

 

[Tute]

Whatever you get, try and make sure it's modular, saves you a lot of hassle!

 

[longshanks]

yea, with an sff you really should get a modular PSU. Less mess as you only use the cables you need.