Hi Looking for some PSU advice please

420intheafternoon · Oct 15, 2015

Hello, I just bought a load of stuff for a new pc im building and luckily i stumbled upon this place before i opened the seal on the CX600M i bought to be my power supply. Rest assured that after reading I have decided to return it.

now then, i need a new PSU, but i am confused.

here is a quick rundown of what is in the pc :
i5 4690k on a z97 mobo with a 212 EVO cooler
MSi gtx 970 (just one)
8gb ram

now i am looking at buying the EVGA Supernova 650W G1 Gold (modular) as the price is good on amazon. But is it good enough? I figure i should ask you guys before i go ordering another one. perhaps someone could recommend a decent one for me. I would prefer a semi modular one and something decently priced on amazon. £80 or so

thanks!

PyroRaider · Oct 15, 2015

XFX TS 550W http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-ATX-550-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI?tag=gdextf-21

Rogue Leader · Oct 15, 2015

EVGA makes great power supplies in the G2/B2/P2/GS series all made by Superflower. The G1/B1 etc are made by a lower end manufacturer and are lacking in quality for it.

PyroRaider's suggestion is a good one, except its not modular or even semi-modular, however if you want to get a gold efficiency PSU, thats modular this is the one you want:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-Supernova-Modular-Power-Supply/dp/B00V5B76LE/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1444913493&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+GS

Or to up the wattage a little to give you some headroom:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GOLD-Modular-Power-Supply/dp/B0100QRVP0/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1444913531&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+G2

both easily fit in your price range. You really only need the 550w one, however if you ever plan to go SLI you want to get the 650 or higher.

ZENprime · Oct 15, 2015

XFX XTR 650 watt GOLD fully modular £80
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I5HF0KU/?tag=pcp0f-21

XFX 650 watt bronze semi modular £62
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650xxxb9

SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular £65.54
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss620gm2

Any PSU from seasonic or xfx is a top tier high quality PSU .
You need at least a good quality 500 watt PSU to run that build .

420intheafternoon · Oct 15, 2015

Rogue Leader :

i would like some headroom just in case i decide to add stuff in the future. i like the price of the 2nd one you posted but according to amazon its scheduled for release on june 2016. is there any version available to buy now? lol

Rogue Leader · Oct 15, 2015

Oh man, didn't even realize that. A good second choice if you would like more wattage is to go with the EVGA 750 B2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-Supernova-BRONZE-MODULAR-Supply/dp/B00LMAUZ5C/ref=sr_1_12?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1444915151&sr=1-12&keywords=evga+G2

Its a little less efficient, but still semi modular, and makes up for it with an extra 100 watts. As tested this PSU tested almost higher than bronze in efficiency anyway.

420intheafternoon · Oct 15, 2015

ok one last question i promise ill be quiet after!

from what you posted ZENprime, which of the 2 is better? is there not much between them?

ZENprime · Oct 15, 2015

420intheafternoon :

there isn't much difference
a GOLD psu will produce less heat and will reduce electricity bill compared to bronze .

but that's it , all of the 3 are of the highest quality PSU in the market .

420intheafternoon · Oct 16, 2015

thanks for all your help everyone who answered! you are all doing gods work!

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