Best Price/Value Powersupply

Coolo · Nov 28, 2013

Hey, been looking into building a pc for a while now and I have chosen most of the parts and bought a few (Case and HDDs+SSD) But I havnt found a powersupply that suits my needs. The pc will be mainly used for gaimg and I want room for expansion. I will probably be getting a GTX 770 or maybe an R9 290 and as I said, I want room for expansion (Possibly SLI or Crossfirex in the future) So I want at least an 850w powersupply. I want it to be modular (Semi or fully, either one is fine) be rated at 80+ gold or platinum, 850w+, last a while and as cheap as possible.
Thanks, Coolo
Edit: I have been looking at this: http://www.scorptec.com.au/computer/51111-zm-750xg is it any good?

Bejusek · Nov 28, 2013

Corsair AX860:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139044

Seasonic SS-860XP2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151111

Coolo · Nov 28, 2013

Bejusek :

The AX860 is a bit too expensive in Australia (Around $300) and I cant find the SS-860XP2 anywhere in Australia...

jimthenagual · Nov 28, 2013

XFX XXX Edition 850W $139, made by Seasonic, bronze efficiency.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850xxxb9

Antec HCG850M $179, made by Seasonic, bronze
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg850m

As you said you want gold or platinum, this may be your best bet, price wise.
Corsair RM850 $217.06, Gold rating
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm850

Coolo · Nov 28, 2013

Would the XFX be better than this Gold rated one?
Zalman zm-750-XG
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-power-supply-zm750xg

jimthenagual · Nov 28, 2013

Coolo :

Hardware Secrets gave it their Silver award. They are a well respected PSU testing site

Here is their review: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Zalman-ZM750-HP-Power-Supply-Review/661/1

But I would question you for going for a 750W if you are thinking possible gtx 770 SLI in the future. It would not be enough.

I edited my post above so it's Australian prices.

Coolo · Nov 28, 2013

jimthenagual :

Coolo :

Hardware Secrets gave it their Silver award. They are a well respected PSU testing site

Here is their review: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Zalman-ZM750-HP-Power-Supply-Review/661/1

But I would question you for going for a 750W if you are thinking possible gtx 770 SLI in the future. It would not be enough.

I edited my post above so it's Australian prices.

How much difference would getting a bronze rather than a gold make?

jimthenagual · Nov 28, 2013

I personally have a platinum PSU (AX860) as I live in Japan and electricity is expensive. I decided even if it takes a few years to get the investment back, eventually I will (hell, even if I don't, I just like having the best). But that XFX is an amazing PSU, one of the most highly recommended brands on Tom's forums (since it is made by Seasonic).

Coolo · Nov 28, 2013

jimthenagual :

Ok, think I will go with it then! Thanks!

jimthenagual · Nov 28, 2013

Found a good read on whether or not it's worth going for platinum, and it looks like I was going in the right direction. It would take a few years to get your investment back, but if you are a heavy user, it is eventually worth it.

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/143029-empowered-can-high-efficiency-power-supplies-cut-your-electricity-bill

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