What PSU in range of 60-80$?

Gazi · Sep 25, 2014

Iam looking for a PSU in above range. I would like it to have 700 and above power(last time 450W wasn't quite enough in some games and it got shoot down sometimes), that could run PC with 6 core CPUs and moder graphics like double GTX 970(plans for future).. Iam looking into CHIEFTEC 700W GPS-700A8. What other sugestions?

i7Baby · Sep 25, 2014

Chieftec is crap - tier 5 on http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html - Replace Immediately.

You need a 750W eg EVGA Supernova 750 - $95 at Micro Center - http://www.microcenter.com/product/404598/SuperNOVA_NEX750B_Bronze_750_Watt_ATX_12V_Power_Supply

Gazi · Sep 25, 2014

I dont live in US. And this supernova is 2,5x more expensive than this chieftec.

unclemao · Sep 25, 2014

Gazi where do you live then?

i7Baby · Sep 25, 2014

Or buy a Zebronics - just to make sure your house does catch on fire. You won't be sure with the Chieftec.

Gazi · Sep 25, 2014

what about COOLERMASTER GX-750W?

unclemao · Sep 25, 2014

Yea thats good remember cooler master, sea sonic, evga, xfx and cosair are the ONLY reliable psu manufactors

i7Baby · Sep 25, 2014

Get one from tiers 1, 2a or 2b of http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

The CColermaster GX750 is in tier4 - Not for overclocking systems or high end gaming rigs. May not even output labeled power and fail standard ATX specifications slightly. May even use cheap components to meet a price

unclemao · Sep 25, 2014

And any way just asking why in hell's name do you want a 700w psu with a 900 series card. You know that the 900 series is designed with leaning towards power efficiency over performance?

i7Baby · Sep 25, 2014

He said " double GTX 970(plans for future)"

unclemao · Sep 25, 2014

i7Baby :

I know but even so i can't see him using more than 600w with a gtx 970 sli setup unless he plans to oc.

Gazi · Sep 25, 2014

I had chieftec 450w(still have) and it hardly could run HD 5850 with 4 core cpu. I don't understand u say chieftec is crap. I have mine for over 8 years and still working. And read on some forums that guys with recent OCZ and other "cool" manufacturers have their PSU die after 4 years, even when they are more "modern"

unclemao · Sep 25, 2014

Gazi :

Chieftec is a cheaper PSU brand and keep in mind that when you buy a PSU from a cheaper brand it's like a lottery you just got incredibly lucky.

i7Baby · Sep 25, 2014

See - http://www.johnnylucky.org/power-supplies/psu-lemon-list.html

Chieftec
Model Watts Problems and Issues Reviews
650 650 Not 650 watts as advertised. Exploded during testing.
Thin wires. Tiny heatsinks. Low value input caps of unknown origin.
Also sold under Leadman Power and Powmax brand names. jonnyGURU

Nitro 2 450 Not 550 watts as advertised. Hardware Info

Gazi · Sep 27, 2014

So what then in range of 80$? CX 600W?

Eviscerare · Sep 27, 2014

My 2 cents is that whatever you end up choosing, go modular. You won't regret it.

i7Baby · Sep 27, 2014

For one GTX970 - Seasonic M12II 520 - $67 at Newegg.

For 2 x gtx 970's - EVGA Supernova 750 - $75 at Newgg

Rybo · Sep 27, 2014

Gazi, help i7baby out by telling your location so he can suggest you a psu on your budget in the proper location in the world.

i7Baby · Sep 27, 2014

He said in the range of $80. That's what I gave him.

If you say where you live and want to buy from, we can't help any further.

Gazi · Sep 27, 2014

its poland. And supernova isnt available here. I found 1 unit and costs around 150$

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 27, 2014

http://proline.pl/?p=XFX+CORE+650W
XFX Core Edition P1-650S-NLB9 650W.

or

http://proline.pl/?p=XFX+CORE+550W
XFX Core TS 550W (P1-550S-XXB9).

i7Baby · Sep 27, 2014

See - 2 minutes after you give the info, you get an answer.

Gazi · Sep 28, 2014

People say its not quiet

Rybo · Sep 28, 2014

Gazi :

I have an XFX core pro psu, I almost want to think the fan is broken as it makes no noise, heh.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 28, 2014

They are very quiet power supplies.

What PSU in range of 60-80$?

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