Good 450w PSU?

andypearce · May 1, 2013

Hey guys,

Just a really quick question. I'm getting rid of my current cheap rubbish power supply and replacing it with something a bit more reliable. Whats a good 450-500w PSU thats built well and is reliable? I would prefer if it had 80+ efficiency as well, although i'm not bothered about which type if you know what I mean.

Thanks guys

Andy

clarkjd · May 1, 2013

Any Corsair, Seasonic, PCP&C, XFX, or Antec in that wattage range would be acceptable.

aebome · May 1, 2013

I would look at the Rosewill Capstone 450w, which comes in both modular and non-modular forms. Both are 80+ Gold rated
modular: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182261
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066

A cheaper alternative would be the Corsair CX-430M, which is bronze rated and has decent review, but it is the smallest/cheapest in Corsairs lineup. Its decent quality but not like their HX or AX line. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139049&Tpk=cx430m&IsVirtualParent=1

IF you don't mind dropping to 400W, this PC Power and Cooler Silencer Mk III is good too. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703034

If you don't mind non-modular and jumping up to 500W, this Fractal Design bronze certified Integra R2 is very good, with awards for its 750W big brother from Tweaktown and Hardware Secrets.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817580001

andypearce · May 1, 2013

Thanks guys, whats the difference between Modular and Non Modular?

aebome · May 1, 2013

Modular PSU have some or all of their cables detachable, so that you only use the cables you need. With non-modular PSUs, all of the cables are attached, and if you aren't using them, they have to be stuffed somewhere in the case out of the way.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply_unit_(computer)#Modular_power_supplies

Also, if you look at the pictures for the two Rosewill Capstone PSUs I linked above you'll see how the cables are removable.

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