Best PSU for my computer.

Nathan Willis · Apr 8, 2014

Hey all,
What PSU should I get?
It would need to be under $60 USD and have at least 430 watts.
I have looked t both the EVGA 500B and the Corsair CX 500.
I have heard the CX PSUs are not very good though.
I have done the math and I do not need any more the 500 watts.
Anything under 400 watts is out of the question.
If you know of any cheaper Seasonics tell me!
Thanks..

HiTechObsessed · Apr 8, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 17:54 EDT-0400)

XFX is built by SeaSonic

Nathan Willis · Apr 8, 2014

Thanks... That looks great!

ModernWarfare · Apr 8, 2014

great psu for the money at 52amps on the 12volt rail,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $49.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 17:57 EDT-0400)

HiTechObsessed · Apr 8, 2014

Dang that's a pretty good deal on the Thermaltake. Not quite as good as the XFX, but still a good power supply, especially for $50 lol

ModernWarfare · Apr 8, 2014

yea i can get cupcakes and beef burritos with that money

Nathan Willis · Apr 8, 2014

I heard TH was no good?

Nathan Willis · Apr 8, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1396994665&sr=8-20&keywords=PSU

Any good?

ModernWarfare · Apr 8, 2014

Its not bad its a good brand. people have this psu and it works great with them no problems.

ModernWarfare · Apr 8, 2014

yea thats great but im showing you a good power psu at a reasonable price.

Nathan Willis · Apr 8, 2014

I just read a ton of bad things about Thermaltake.

ModernWarfare · Apr 8, 2014

Yup thats good if you want it why not ?.

Nathan Willis · Apr 8, 2014

Thanks..

ModernWarfare · Apr 8, 2014

good luck Brah

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Nathan Willis · Apr 8, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

I may get that PSU if I get more money. It looks nice.

HiTechObsessed · Apr 9, 2014

The XFX is certainly better, and if you can get a few more dollars I would definitely recommend it over the Thermaltake.

Your gut is right on Thermaltake, their other power supplies, especially the TR2 series, are poorly made and use cheap capacitors. The SMART series, however, is a much better built power supply, and is high enough quality I don't feel reserved recommending it to anyone.

At the end of the day, for your needs, either will do you just fine

Nathan Willis · Apr 9, 2014

Ok, If I get more money I'm going to look into the XFX.

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