What to replace a Corsair HX520 with?

GM2 · 30 Sep 2011 at 22:49

PSU seems like it might have died. Currently a Corsair HX520.

Very out of touch. What's the best option to replace it with?

Doesn't need any more umph. System can be seen: here

Doesn't need to be anything too fancy!

Thanks!

stulid · 30 Sep 2011 at 22:58

A ozc zs 550?

Reaper 392 · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:00

what do you think you will be upgrading the graphics to in the future? spending a little more now could save you some money later on

GM2 · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:27

Funnily enough, that was going to be my next question! Is the graphics card the 'weak point' of this system? If so, what would be a sensible, not too expensive upgrade? Would that then affect the PSU recommendation?

Thanks

Scougar · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:30

A corsair 520 would handle any single gpu card surely?

Was the 520 still in warranty?

stulid · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:31

GM2 said:
Funnily enough, that was going to be my next question! Is the graphics card the 'weak point' of this system? If so, what would be a sensible, not too expensive upgrade? Would that then affect the PSU recommendation?

Thanks

Anything like a GTX560 or the slightly more ti version, or the ATI 6850 will be a massive upgrade.

The PSU I suggested will still be plenty for any of those cards.

King Damager · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:31

To be honest, if you're looking at fiddling with Graphics configs, I'd say maybe the OCZ 850W around about £96 or something.

With 850W I doubt you'd have to worry even if you went after an SLI setup

kd

stulid · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:43

Your 8800GT is roughly around the same speed as the 9600GT in these charts - http://www.guru3d.com/article/vga-charts-spring-2011/2

Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
HIS ATI Radeon HD 6850 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with DIRT3 & Deus Ex PC Games £109.99
(£91.66) £109.99
(£91.66)
OCZ ZS Series 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £47.99
(£39.99) £47.99
(£39.99)
Sub Total : £131.65
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £11.75
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £28.68
Total : £172.08

With free delivery which you get it comes to £152.

Even a GTX460 is a huge improvement if you want cheaper - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-165-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2077

GM2 · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:45

Scougar said:
Was the 520 still in warranty?

Should be - 5 years i think - but I'm not sure that it is knackered, it passes the paper clip test. So, thought I'd get a new PSU, try it, and if that cures the problem, get the 520 warranty repaired / replaced and either use it for something else or sell it.

GM2 · 30 Sep 2011 at 23:59

stulid said:
A ozc zs 550?

Did you choose this because it's on offer - or is that just a happy coincidence?!

What's the difference between this and say, OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w Silent SLI Certified Modular Power Supply - other than 50W!

stulid · 1 Oct 2011 at 00:05

GM2 said:
Did you choose this because it's on offer - or is that just a happy coincidence?!

What's the difference between this and say, OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w Silent SLI Certified Modular Power Supply - other than 50W!

The ModXStream is modular cabling, only has a single 6pin PCI-E, its made by Highpower.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/OCZ-ModXStream-Pro-500-W-Power-Supply-Review/973

The OCZ ZS 550W is a newer design and has a 6pin and 8pin (6+2) PCI-E, its made by Sirfa.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=248

Its a good price currently, you did say it didn't need to be too fancy or have that much umph, but its enough for most single graphics cards except GTX580 etc.

GM2 · 1 Oct 2011 at 00:13

OK - thanks for that. I think I might swap the PSU first, see if that solves the problem and then look at graphics cards.

I should have known coming back to this forum would cost me money!