Looking for a new power supply.

Triids · May 7, 2013

Hello. I recently bought a new graphics card just to figure out that my PSU was too bad. I would like some help to find a new one that isnt too expensive but isn't really bad either.

My specs are:
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5 2300 @ 2.80GHz
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
RAM
4,00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 661MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
MEDIONPC MS-7707 (CPU 1)
Graphics
SyncMaster (1680x1050@60Hz)
EVGA GTX 560 TI SC
Hard Drives
1863GB Seagate ST32000542AS (SATA)

dalmvern · May 7, 2013

With that graphics card you are looking at needing at least 550W power supply. You did not specify where you will be buying your new PSU so I cant really suggest one to you without seeing if its available where you are. If you have Seasonic or Corsair available in your area, those are the ones I would suggest.

Triids · May 7, 2013

I'm from denmark. And yes i can get Corsairs where i live.

Triids · May 7, 2013

But what Corsairs are good? I was thinking about getting a 600W, but which one should i get? Looks like theres alot of them.

abekl · May 7, 2013

The corsair enthusiast line (begins with TX) is their best line in terms of bang for the buck. I would definitely recommend the 650 watt TX model.

dalmvern · May 7, 2013

If you can find a Corsair GS600, that would be exactly what you need. If not, see if you can find a Corsair TX650 v2. Either of those will be plenty of power and are both good quality power supplies.

Triids · May 7, 2013

Is the CX good aswell? I need to save some money.

abekl · May 7, 2013

You get what you pay for. The CX is not a bad power supply, but it does not stand out as being very reliable either. Bite the bullet and spend the extra 20 on the TX or GS series power supply.

Triids · May 7, 2013

Does the GS600 have two 6-pin connectors?

abekl · May 7, 2013

C'mon, you can go to corsair.com and look that up yourself. You don't need us to do that for you.

dalmvern · May 7, 2013

It does, but even if it didnt you can always use a molex to 6pin adapter.

Triids · May 7, 2013

Will the PSU fit into any PC?

abekl · May 7, 2013

any standard atx size PC. ATX is the standard desktop size.

Triids · May 7, 2013

And how do i know if my pc has that size?

abekl · May 7, 2013

do you know the case model? Can you look it up?

abekl · May 7, 2013

Alternatively, you can look at your current power supply. If it says ATX on it, then you have a standard ATX case, and the corsair will fit.

Triids · May 7, 2013

No, i dont know the case model unfortunately. Is there any way to find it out?

Triids · May 7, 2013

And also, what about the GS600 2013 edition? Is it any better than the non-2013 edition?

abekl · May 7, 2013

The changes in the 2013 edition are related to a fan noise problem with the older units. Buy the 2013 edition.

As for the size, did you look at your current power supply to see if it says ATX anywhere on it?

Triids · May 7, 2013

No i didnt look at it i found information on the internet that said it was ATX. Im not too sure about it though since its a site i dont know. But if you can take a look at the power supply that would be great. Its a FSP450-60EMDN.

abekl · May 7, 2013

That FSP unit is an ATX unit. So, no problems there.

Looking for a new power supply.

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