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Best modular PSU for £50: preferably 500w

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August 4, 2014 1:49:03 PM

My build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KdcFbv

I am looking for a 500w modular PSU for better airflow/cable management. Is there any you recommend? Tier 2, perhaps?

Currently am looking at the XFX pro 550w but that has 9 sata cables apparently... :(  Terrible cable management but such a good PSU...

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a c 1218 ) Power supply
August 4, 2014 2:27:21 PM

What build are you powering? Is there any overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU planned? If yes, by how much?
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a c 311 ) Power supply
August 4, 2014 2:28:17 PM

StupidNoob said:
My build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KdcFbv

I am looking for a 500w modular PSU for better airflow/cable management. Is there any you recommend? Tier 2, perhaps?

Currently am looking at the XFX pro 550w but that has 9 sata cables apparently... :(  Terrible cable management but such a good PSU...


Hi - at ~ £50, you're pretty much limited. Here's a couple to consider:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/corsair-power-su...

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/corsair-power-su...



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August 4, 2014 2:31:29 PM

toyftw said:
StupidNoob said:
My build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KdcFbv

I am looking for a 500w modular PSU for better airflow/cable management. Is there any you recommend? Tier 2, perhaps?

Currently am looking at the XFX pro 550w but that has 9 sata cables apparently... :(  Terrible cable management but such a good PSU...


Hi - at ~ £50, you're pretty much limited. Here's a couple to consider:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/corsair-power-su...

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/corsair-power-su...





I thought corsair PSUs have a low build quality?
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a c 2488 ) Power supply
August 4, 2014 2:34:15 PM

They are low quality but in his price range.

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August 4, 2014 2:45:15 PM

Am I better off with the XFX pro 550w power supply?
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a c 311 ) Power supply
August 4, 2014 2:51:00 PM

StupidNoob said:
Am I better off with the XFX pro 550w power supply?


Yes!
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a c 2488 ) Power supply
August 4, 2014 3:25:37 PM

XFX 550 , Not modular but higher quality for sure.
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August 5, 2014 2:12:01 AM

Which will be better in the long term?

XFX Pro - Bad Airflow, good quality
Corsair CX - Decent air flow, lower quality

The corsair CX isn't fully modular, so it isn't really worth it: am I correct?
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