Do i need a new psu? answer to be chosen within a hour no longer.

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Sort by date Sort by votes
hbazzi98

hbazzi98

Honorable
Jun 14, 2013
254
0
10,860
I wanted some high-end things for the low price, and I want the psu to be black and red if avaliable this is a good psu btw it's a possibility. Also the psu has to be modular I don't want it to be non modular
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
D

DRosencraft

Distinguished
Aug 26, 2011
743
0
19,010
Haswell CPUs add C6 and C7 power phases, which are low amp power phases normally handled by the motherboard's voltage regulator. Most PSUs can steadily supply this (around .05 amps), but some cannot supply low enough amperage, or it varies based on the load on other rails of the PSU, so essentially they will either overload the CPU when it enters that phase, or cut power entirely. I've heard, don't know myself, that in the BIOS you can disable C8 and C7 if you want, with minimal effects.

Long story short, in theory most any PSU will work, but if you're not willing to take what may be a big risk you're probably better off getting one that you know is Haswell compatible. Here is a compatibility list from Tech Report (click here).
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
A

animal

Distinguished
Jan 23, 2010
2,060
0
20,460
keep this thought in mind, your PSU should be the "end-all, be-all" for computers. A quality PSU will outlast many, if not most, of the other components (RAM probably being the exception). If/when a PSU goes bad, it can take out just itself, or in some cases, it will damage things that are connected to it. Since most everything in the computer connects to the PSU, that is a chance I am not willing to take. My recommendation is to buy a quality PSU (from Seasonic, XFX, Corsair, Antec, etc.). If you keep your eyes open, many times you can catch good ones on sale for great prices (many times with free shipping). If you want a red/black color scheme, you might want to check out the Antec High Current Gamer series of PSUs.

Edit: EVGA has some new ones out that are in the red/black scheme as well.

P.S - The length of warranty and what other buyers are saying is often a good indication of quality PSUs. Just remember, you usually get what you pay for.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
A

animal

Distinguished
Jan 23, 2010
2,060
0
20,460
Here are 3 quality 750W PSUs for under $100 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=58&Description=&Type=&N=100007657+4027&IsNodeId=1&IsPowerSearch=1&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&Manufactory=1516&Manufactory=1697&Manufactory=2031&Manufactory=1459&Manufactory=1669&Manufactory=9830&Manufactory=1402&PropertyCodeValue=1314%3A58423&PropertyCodeValue=1314%3A58424&PropertyCodeValue=1314%3A58428&PropertyCodeValue=1314%3A58459&PropertyCodeValue=1314%3A58429&PropertyCodeValue=2978%3A19680&PropertyCodeValue=2978%3A293070
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom