Can anyone recommend the best PSU for my price range!?

Nitro192 · Aug 11, 2015

I'm going to be purchasing a new PSU to replace my Corsair CX600. I'm looking for the best bang for the buck because I do a lot of overclocking and want to be able to reach my max overclock possible on every component. My rig is an Intel i5 3570k Overclocked at 4.6Ghz. And I have the Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 4GB which I cant seem to get past 1220mhz which is off seeing as some have them up to 1500mhz.

I live in canada so I shop on newegg.ca My budget is around $115-125 .Any recommendations would be appreciated.

anti-duck · Aug 11, 2015

Just outside of your budget, you can get the EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GS.

Miky5983 · Aug 11, 2015

650Whttp://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207034&cm_re=xfx_psu_gold-_-17-207-034-_-Product

750Whttp://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207015&cm_re=xfx_psu-_-17-207-015-_-Product

AdmiralDonut · Aug 11, 2015

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438052 $99.99 EVGA SuperNova NEX 650 G1

AdmiralDonut · Aug 11, 2015

Or possibly this from Amazon themselves:

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/B00DUV01EQ/ref=sr_1_6_olp?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1439320488&sr=1-6&condition=new

$118

Swordkd · Aug 11, 2015

Doesn't seem like the wattage is holding you back. This would be an upgrade quality wise, and has modular cables as well. There are better ones that have been recommended, but this is the cheapest one I'd actually recommend.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $88.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-11 15:26 EDT-0400

Nitro192 · Aug 11, 2015

I'm not familiar with XFX, Is it a good brand like Corsair and EVGA? Im a little worried about buying an off brand tbh. The supernova G1 I heard it's not good to buy refurbished PSU's, that your odds are much greater for missing accesories and failure. Still on the fence over what the best option is, I want tier 1 quality for my 970

Miky5983 · Aug 11, 2015

Nitro192 :

Yes it is they make one of the most reliable PSUs

anti-duck · Aug 11, 2015

Nitro192 :

XFX is a really good brand and SeaSonic is the OEM of their PSU's, it's definitely not an off brand.

Nitro192 · Aug 11, 2015

I want to get the eVGA G2 550W, Will 550W be enough for my setup? Currently im using a 600W PSU

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438053

Archaic59 · Aug 11, 2015

Get the EVGA 650 G2 if you're overclocking CPU/GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($120.11 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $120.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-11 22:58 EDT-0400

Nitro192 · Aug 11, 2015

That's what I'm gonna go with Either the EVGA 650W G2 for 130 or the XFX XS 650W for 85. Not sure if the EVGA is worth the extra 45 bucks or not

Archaic59 · Aug 11, 2015

The EVGA is modular. The XFX is good quality but will have cables dangling everywhere.

Nitro192 · Aug 11, 2015

I see so you dont need to use any connections you dont need, more clean. Hmm. But last question. Performance wise, do you think there would be a difference between these two in terms of overclocking and reliability.?

Nitro192 · Aug 11, 2015

If it were you, what would you choose

Archaic59 · Aug 12, 2015

G2 is made by Super Flower. XFX is made by Seasonic. Those are the top 2 PSU makers. Either one is fine. The G2 has modular cables and 7 year warranty. The XFX has 5 year warranty and is not modular. The G2 wins!

Nitro192 · Aug 12, 2015

Awesome man, thanks for the help. G2 it is.

Can anyone recommend the best PSU for my price range!?

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