What PSU?

Doc Rob

Doc Rob

Doc Rob

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Hi all,

I upgraded my system last year, but kept my old PSU. Now the PSU is making a smell I don't like much (hot/burning) and I think it's time for a new one.

My build is this:

Intel i7-920 Nehalem core (2.66 GHz)
GeForce GTX 260 896MB
Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Intel X58
Corsair 3GB DDR3

My current PSU is a Hiper Type-R 580MW Modular (which has been slagged on here previously but I did buy according to advice obtained on the forum!)

Will one of the £80 PSUs be enough? (Would like a new monitor too!)
 
I had the same Hiper Type-R 580MW and it went bang. However its replacement from Hiper (under warranty) has had no problems, in my second system.

I'm currenly using a Corsair 650W psu (around £80-£90ish) and its been flawless.
 
I got an OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w Power Supply this week and think it's fantastic - really quiet, almost silent. Obviously you'd need a more powerful version (they do 600w and 700w versions) so might be worth a look.
 
Ace Modder said:
A hiper with a i7 are you mad?

I would recommend the TX 650W too.
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Probably... I decided to keep a few of the old components to limit the initial spend. Has worked out OK considering, but I agree I should probably have spent the extra at the time.

Oh well, here goes.
 
Ace Modder said:
A hiper with a i7 are you mad?

I would recommend the TX 650W too.
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Another Corsair vote. If you can afford it go for a HX, IMHO it is worth the extra £20ish as it makes your case look a lot more tidier. It is always worth getting a decent PSU as you don't want a cheap one taking the rest of your system with it when it goes bang!
 
OK, arrived today (along with a new monitor. How did that happen?) and installed.

Everything OK so far - except for the fact that the PSU is making a strange high pitched rhythmic ticking/chirping sound, almost like a cricket. I assume it's something to do with the fan. Anyone else have this?
 
keylion said:
I got an OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w Power Supply this week and think it's fantastic - really quiet, almost silent. Obviously you'd need a more powerful version (they do 600w and 700w versions) so might be worth a look.
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How do you explain that to the missus?
"Sorry dear, my hand slipped and my finger hit the buy button of the monitor I wan't interested in buying."

Good luck.:p
 
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