Does this PSU good enough for my build?

jvictorcm · Jan 13, 2014

Hello everyone! Im running this build:

AMD FX-6300, 3.5ghz, 14MB Cache, Six Core
2x Corsair 4096 MB (4GB) DDR3
ASRock 970 EXTREME3 (Socket AM3+) AMD 970
Zotac GeForce GTX 760, 2GB GDDR5, 256Bits
Seagate 1TB 6gb/s

I wont OC or xfire/sli anyways, just looking for the proper PSU to do not blow the whole pc

And the PSU candidates for me atm are:

OCZ 500W ModXStream Pro ATX12V V2.2 OCZ500MXSP
Seventeam 550W ATX12V v2.2 ST-550P-NL
Sentey BRP Power Series 500W ATX12V v2.2 BRP500
AeroCool 550W VP-550 PFC Ativo ATX12V V2.3 EN53907
3RSystem Iceage 500W ATX 12V V2.3 IA500HP80
OCZ 500W ModXStream Pro ATX12V V2.2 OCZ500MXSP

Oleonius · Jan 13, 2014

I wouldn't take any of these power supplies. Instead, pick one from trusted brands in power supplies such as Seasonic, XFX or Corsair (except for the CX Series). Anything from these brands will perform better.

If you want to do an SLI configuration, I would recommend getting at least 750-850W of power, depending on the cards you have. If you overloclock, it will consume more power too.

When choosing your PSU, make sure it's a quality one, with a good certification and if possible, modular cabling.

jtenorj · Jan 14, 2014

corsair cxm(modular)is ok. also evga.

FALC0N · Jan 14, 2014

Oleonios, ocz and seven team are trusted brands.

jvictorcm · Jan 14, 2014

FALC0N :

Thats why Im considering the OCZ 500W ModXStream Pro ATX12V V2.2 OCZ500MXSP.
Reading some reviews it looks pretty solid.

jvictorcm · Jan 14, 2014

FALC0N :

Thats why Im considering the OCZ 500W ModXStream Pro ATX12V V2.2 OCZ500MXSP.
Reading some reviews it looks pretty solid.

jvictorcm · Jan 14, 2014

What about the Cougar Power X 550W 80 Plus Bronze, PowerX 550 - BOX.?

Oleonius · Jan 14, 2014

If you search a good deal, the Seasonic G Series 550W is 85$ with free shipping on Amazon. It is an excellent offer, considering the unit is normally about 120$. It features a 80+ gold certification and modular cabling. Seasonic have also one the best warranty for their products.

http://www.amazon.com/SeaSonic-550-Watt-CrossFire-Certified-SSR-550RM/dp/B00918MEZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389736152&sr=8-1&keywords=G+Series+550W

jvictorcm · Jan 14, 2014

Oh, i see, but the thing is, Im from Brazil =/ those PSU I listed were the best around I can afford atm. I have some other options here:
550W Thermaltec SMART STANDART,TT-SP-550P Thermaltake
Corsair VS550 Power Supply, ATX, 550W, 220V, (CP-9020050-WW)
TR2, 600W, ATX 2, TR-600 Thermaltake
PSU ATX 700W Real, 80 Plus Bronze, (RX-700AC) Raidmax
CX500M - CP-9020059-WW - 80 PLUS BRONZE - CORSAIR
Corsair ATX GS600, 600W , 80 Plus, Version 2013 - (CMPSU-600G LED)
Zalman 500W, 220v, ZM500-LX - BOX
Cougar ST Plus 500W, PFC, Fan 120mm, COUGAR 500W - BOX
Corsair ATX 550W VS550 Power Supply - CP-9020050-WW 220V
C3 Tech ATX 500W 20+4P - DSAII-500RVEII
Multilaser ATX 500W GA500
Zalman 500W, 220v, ZM500-LX - BOX
3R System ATX 500W AK500-80
ATX 3R System Iceage IA500HP80 500W - Bivolt

Im really sad I cant find the PSU u guys keeps commenting and telling me to pick. Help em pls :'(

I dont want to burst my PC :/

Oleonius · Jan 14, 2014

I can't really say which one is better. Just pick the one with the highest certification and if possible, modular cabling. Make sure also to have a good warranty with your power supply.

Personally, I wouldn't choose Corsair CX or Corsair VS power supplies because they are pretty cheap and don't perform very well.

jvictorcm · Jan 14, 2014

Im more between:

Zalman 500W, 220v, ZM500-LX - BOX
Corsair ATX GS600, 600W , 80 Plus, Version 2013 - (CMPSU-600G LED)
3R System ATX 500W AK500-80
Cougar Power X 550W 80 Plus Bronze, PowerX 550 - BOX

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 14, 2014

OCZ is currently in bankruptcy , don't purchase one of their units you might not get warranty coverage.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 14, 2014

Corsair ATX GS600, 600W < Good PSU , the best one you posted , good choice. It's a tier 2 unit.

FALC0N · Jan 14, 2014

Probably true. SevenTeam can be very good. Would need to know more about the unit. The GS is definitely a fine product and the best of the group based on info currently available.

jtenorj · Jan 15, 2014

corsair's cx modular series is better than the normal cx series. that cx500m would be good.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 15, 2014

The CXM series is no improvement.

FALC0N · Jan 16, 2014

It is if you like modular cables, but not power delivery.

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