I need a new power supply to power a pretty basic PC
The specs are:
Intel i3 4130 (with IGP enabled)
8GB Kingston RAM (1600MHz)
1TB 7200RPM hard drive
Gigabyte H81M-D2V motherboard
Standard ATX case with two system fans
I would imagine this spec would draw very little power so I don't really need a beastly power supply It's a PC for a friend so the power supply needs to last a long time since they are likely to bin it when it fails, if it's out of warranty or not worth the money to fix.
I have been looking at two power supplies mostly, the Corsair CXM 430W or the Seasonic 360W (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-020-SS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2383)
I think the Seasonic is better quality and it has a 5 year warranty but I'm unsure how the warranty service is with Seasonic, especially since they don't seem to be that popular in the UK.
On the other hand the Corsair has sold loads and is popular in value builds however, it only has a 3 year warranty. The Corsair is also about £10 cheaper.
I am open to other suggestions to and my budget for a PSU is about £50
Thanks!
The specs are:
Intel i3 4130 (with IGP enabled)
8GB Kingston RAM (1600MHz)
1TB 7200RPM hard drive
Gigabyte H81M-D2V motherboard
Standard ATX case with two system fans
I would imagine this spec would draw very little power so I don't really need a beastly power supply
It's a PC for a friend so the power supply needs to last a long time since they are likely to bin it when it fails, if it's out of warranty or not worth the money to fix.I have been looking at two power supplies mostly, the Corsair CXM 430W or the Seasonic 360W (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-020-SS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2383)
I think the Seasonic is better quality and it has a 5 year warranty but I'm unsure how the warranty service is with Seasonic, especially since they don't seem to be that popular in the UK.
On the other hand the Corsair has sold loads and is popular in value builds however, it only has a 3 year warranty. The Corsair is also about £10 cheaper.
I am open to other suggestions to and my budget for a PSU is about £50
Thanks!
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