Quiet and efficient PSUs around $60-80?

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alexguy96

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Hi guys,

I'm looking for a quiet and efficient 550-650W PSU because the one that I have right now (CM eXtreme Power Plus 550W) is super loud during gaming loads and is also not very efficient (it says on the box it is "typically" 70%). I'm currently looking at the Corsair TX650, SeaSonic G Series 550W, Corsair CX600, and Rosewill Capstone 550. If anyone could recommend me one of these, or perhaps any other better ones fitting within the price range, that would be great.

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Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 11:58 EDT-0400)


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Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $64.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 11:59 EDT-0400)...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 11:58 EDT-0400)


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $64.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 11:59 EDT-0400)


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

SeaSonic G Series SSR-550RM 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready

$79.99


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371059

Antec HCG M Series HCG-620M 620W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible

$79.99
 
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Seasonic G series, they're great for the price. The capstones work just as well but they cost more if you want to go modular. If you want one to be really silent, the fan on the Seasonic X series turns off when it's not needed. It'll cost you more though.
Or the XFX ones, I have the 750w and its pretty much silent.
 
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alexguy96

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Would having a higher wattage PSU compared to my usual load quiet down the PC? Since it's not having to strain in regards to power as much
 
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I'd take the Seasonic "G" first, and a [modular] Capstone second (but note that Seasonic builds the XFX units). Your CM PSU is a low-quality unit. Although not their worst, it will burn if you try to pull its full rated load (per HardwareSecrets review).
 
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Is modular really that better? I guess it would be great for cord management but I don't see all that many benefits than from getting a non-modular PSU.
 
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