PSU Any recommendations about PSU ?

[software182]

I have $95, i'm looking for new PSU, do you have any recommendations ? :)

[Fallon]

Seasonic or Antec, if possible modular design.

See what you can get for the money.

I am sure another brand (Corsair?) could do as well.

How to pick the best PC power supply

[eXentios]

For more or less that value I would buy a:

http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/ts-series-full-wired/ts-series-850w-psu-core-edition-p1-850s-nlb9

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207011

But first check this:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762-10.html

That's the last one I bought (850W), It's great, and btw is made by Seasonic.

[software182]

that's good enough, but it would be expensive here ( in my country ) , i cant buy via newegg, lol :s

[Luaine]

that's good enough, but it would be expensive here ( in my country ) , i cant buy via newegg, lol :s

Buy Corsair PSU. But first check your Minimum Power Supply required here -

http://www.coolermaster.outervision.com/

http://www.corsair.com/en-in/psu-finder

You may like this -

Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt

[Chancer]

As indicated above - check the power requirement first. No need to get a PSU with more power than you need - just wastes electricity and costs you more to buy.

[lurch234]

You have been given some sound advice here by our members. Let me add my opinion too :)

Since you have a $95 budget I would recommend a 600 watt PSU. The Corsair shown on Amazon from Luaines' link would do nicely and is not expensive.

Why do I recommend this? Think of the future.If you change your rig or buy a powerful video card you will still be good to go. Atm Nvidias flagship video card demands

a whopping 250 watts of power and they recommend a 600 watt PSU. Since I doubt you will buy one at $1,000+ for a $59.99 PSU you have future proofed yourself for quite a while.

I own a 850 watt Corsair PSU bought 4 years ago. I felt like buying a more powerful one but I was advised by the seller it would be too much for my needs.That it was more

for enthusiasts and overclockers. Hope this helps ;)

[stylemessiah]

Good rule of thumb if youre running a big rig with a power hungry graphics card is to buy the next wattage step above the recommended. always good to have headroom for future upgrades and devices

A good article covering these points, including the dreaded "rail" debate is here:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025425/how-to-pick-the-best-pc-power-supply.html

Theres a wattage cal linked in that page, not sure how up to date the component lists are, but you can add all your components and will pop out a general wattage advice.

Personally if im repairing or building a PC for someone and theres a power supply issue, and theyre a gamer, i get them to spring for the Thermaltake 80+ series, some of which come with up to 7 years warranty. Wattage depending on the card or number of them :)

If youre not a gamer, any reasonably well built 500/600 watter will do.

[VileTouch]

make sure you're buying a well known psu. most "generic brand" ones will be toast before the third month of use ends.

[Guest]

I have $95, i'm looking for new PSU, do you have any recommendations ? :)

before i could recommend one I would need to know more about your rig. I am a Silverstone fan myself. Good luck in your decision! peace out.

[sledge101]

hmmm. mines is corsair.... been using it for 3 years already .. :) so far got no problems.

[mona]

I've been using Corsair (modular) for almost 7 years now - with no problems at all.

Don't buy cheep PSU. Those cheepest, not branded PSUs use to break often, often damaging HDD and motherboard as well.

[software182]

I've been using Corsair (modular) for almost 7 years now - with no problems at all.

Don't buy cheep PSU. Those cheepest, not branded PSUs use to break often, often damaging HDD and motherboard as well.

hmmm. mines is corsair.... been using it for 3 years already .. :) so far got no problems.

FYI, I'm using Corsair now, but there's something wrong with my CPU, lol.

make sure you're buying a well known psu. most "generic brand" ones will be toast before the third month of use ends.

:yes:

Good rule of thumb if youre running a big rig with a power hungry graphics card is to buy the next wattage step above the recommended. always good to have headroom for future upgrades and devices

A good article covering these points, including the dreaded "rail" debate is here:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025425/how-to-pick-the-best-pc-power-supply.html

Theres a wattage cal linked in that page, not sure how up to date the component lists are, but you can add all your components and will pop out a general wattage advice.

Personally if im repairing or building a PC for someone and theres a power supply issue, and theyre a gamer, i get them to spring for the Thermaltake 80+ series, some of which come with up to 7 years warranty. Wattage depending on the card or number of them :)

If youre not a gamer, any reasonably well built 500/600 watter will do.

You have been given some sound advice here by our members. Let me add my opinion too :)

Since you have a $95 budget I would recommend a 600 watt PSU. The Corsair shown on Amazon from Luaines' link would do nicely and is not expensive.

Why do I recommend this? Think of the future.If you change your rig or buy a powerful video card you will still be good to go. Atm Nvidias flagship video card demands

a whopping 250 watts of power and they recommend a 600 watt PSU. Since I doubt you will buy one at $1,000+ for a $59.99 PSU you have future proofed yourself for quite a while.

I own a 850 watt Corsair PSU bought 4 years ago. I felt like buying a more powerful one but I was advised by the seller it would be too much for my needs.That it was more

for enthusiasts and overclockers. Hope this helps ;)

Thank you, well.. i have old fart GTX 560, i think i will buy 650w PSU :)