looking for a good PSU

Mmeester · Jun 28, 2014

Hello guys, I was planning to build a pc around 700 euros/dollars and I came up with this build, and I wanted to ask if this PSU wasn't bad because I heard stories that it was bad. I don't want to get an PSU which costs more than 60. I've got an HDD at home and a CD/dvd writer too. Do you guys have tips on how to improve this system? I don't want to get more expensive than this.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

SU11YBEAR · Jun 28, 2014

PSU isn't "bad" but not great either
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
Since you do not have an unlocked processor you won't be overclocking so you "shouldn't" have an issue with it

Other then that the build looks very solid

Mmeester · Jun 28, 2014

Okay thanks

Mmeester · Jun 28, 2014

Or with the Cooler Master GM G650M

Mmeester · Jun 28, 2014

SU11YBEAR :

Could i replace it with the Seasonic M12II Evo 520W? Or with the Cooler Master GM G650M?

SU11YBEAR · Jun 28, 2014

For the 280x the recommend minimum is this
Radeon R9-280X - 30A and a 550W psu minimum
http://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/power-requirements-for-graphics-cards

So the seasonic is a little undersized, it would probably work fine but if you are buying new i would get something a little bigger
The cooler master is at best the same quality as the corsair but generally they tend to be lower quality

What country are you ordering in? can try and find something for a decent price if have a better idea of where you are ordering

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Mmeester · Jun 29, 2014

SU11YBEAR :

I live in the Netherlands

SU11YBEAR · Jun 29, 2014

Ok these two should both work, little pricier but good units
http://azerty.nl/8-1073-280737/sea-sonic-s12ii-620-bronze-vo.html
http://azerty.nl/8-1073-685627/antec-vp600p-voeding-inter.html

Some other stores you can check out
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1643019/guide-international-users-links-part-stores.html

Pondering · Jun 29, 2014

Get the Sea Sonic S12II-620 Bronze if it is around the same price as the CX600M.

SU11YBEAR · Jun 29, 2014

Actually cheaper then (all) the corsairs, at least for this site at the 600W range
http://azerty.nl/8-1073-582389/corsair-cx600m.html

Mmeester · Jun 30, 2014

I think I'll go for the Sea Sonic S12II-620 bronze. Thanks guys

Mmeester · Jul 1, 2014

Can you get the Dutch sites on pcpartpicker?

SU11YBEAR · Jul 1, 2014

Right now the only European options are Germany, Spain, Italy and UK, here is a list of vendors though that might help
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1643019/guide-international-users-links-part-stores.html

Mmeester · Jul 1, 2014

SU11YBEAR :

Aah okay thanks, as I hear you are experienced, do you have an idea which brand of cooling is the best for The R9 280x? Because thee are like 7 brands, for example MSI and AMD.

SU11YBEAR · Jul 1, 2014

AMD is the reference cooler, most companies have there own designed coolers, heres a little bit of an old link but should give you an idea of who has the better coolers
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-270-benchmark-review,3769-4.html

Mmeester · Jul 2, 2014

SU11YBEAR :

Thanks, I think I'll just stick with the MSI

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