Need help finding the best PSU that falls within $80 budget

cLax0n · Aug 14, 2016

Alright, so I am new to the world of PC building, and I pretty much have all the parts except a PSU. I am not entirely sure if I wish to mega upgrade my PC in the future, so I don't know exactly how much extra watt I will be adding onto the rig, maybe some more RAM and maybe add a SSD but according to PCPartPicker, my build is looking at 326W.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/gtB4d6) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/gtB4d6/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/xwhj4D/intel-cpu-bx80662i56500) | $179.99
**Motherboard** | [MSI H170A Gaming Pro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/DGcMnQ/msi-motherboard-h170agamingpro) | $89.99
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/RJVBD3/crucial-memory-bls2k8g4d240fsb) | $49.99
**Storage** | [Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/kDYXsY/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st500lt012) | $0.00
**Storage** | [Samsung Spinpoint M8 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/dLrcCJ/samsung-internal-hard-drive-st1000lm024) | $0.00
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/GGPzK8/asus-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-video-card-rog-strix-gtx1070-8g-gaming) | $465.00
**Case** | [Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/xjZ2FT/phanteks-case-phec416pbk) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/fnckcf/microsoft-os-885370635690) | Purchased For $0.00
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$844.96**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-08-14 16:24 EDT-0400 |

I looked at the other forums regarding the Tier List, but a lot of attractive choices are yet to be updated/added to the Tier 2.0 PSU list. I prefer modular/semi because I don't think I'll be able to deal with non-modular unless its such a great deal maybe I can like make something work. Thanks in advance for any responses.

Zerk2012 · Aug 14, 2016

That's easy. One of the Best made.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/qYTrxr/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1
With that case the PSU is hidden so modular really don't even matter.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 14, 2016

Another good one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $78.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 16:59 EDT-0400

cLax0n · Aug 14, 2016

So since my case has a PSU compartment, I could get a non modular one and still avoid a cable mess?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 14, 2016

YES IT DOES HELP KEEP IT TIDY.

cLax0n · Aug 14, 2016

Well then, to my understanding, non modular is cheaper, so if I can save money and go non modular, maybe I'll do that.

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817328008&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566

Does this PSU seem any good?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 14, 2016

Seems decent for the price , made by CWT , I believe.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2016/03/24/deepcool_dq550st_550w_power_supply_review/9

Good value an decent review ^

J_E_D_70 · Aug 14, 2016

I'd stick with that evga g2 or maybe seasonic s12ii. Fewer cables is good, even with a compartment.

In other news, i didnt see an ssd in your build. Really important if your only other drives are the slow 5400rpm's.

cLax0n · Aug 14, 2016

J_E_D_70 :

Exactly how important is it? I was planning on maybe getting one later down the road. RIght now the only thing preventing me from turning on my PC is a PSU.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 14, 2016

Your main OS drive IF YOU DON'T HAVE ssd should have be at least a 7200rpm HDD .

J_E_D_70 · Aug 14, 2016

Sorry let me qualify - if you are very patient and waiting for games to load, virus scans to run, etc doesn't bother you then complete the build and get the ssd later! Dont let it hold you up.

I hate waiting so for me it's a must

turkey3_scratch · Aug 14, 2016

Some good options could be the FSP Hydro G 450W or the Enermax Revolution X't II 550W.

Here is the Enermax http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194122&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817194122&gclid=Cj0KEQjwxLC9BRDb1dP8o7Op68IBEiQAwWggQEJYqHpRtb03a0wkFzlPc4tJxLu25bWHVMv25wST4EUaAi9V8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

And the FSP: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104229&cm_re=fsp_hydro_x_450-_-17-104-229-_-Product

cLax0n · Aug 14, 2016

So can i get a small SSD drive just for the main OS, and save all large applications such as games onto the secondary HDD storages? Also I am scared to get the DeepCool PSU i linked because I dont want to fry my stuff, so I'm going with the EVGA one that someone linked earlier.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 14, 2016

That Deepcool is a decent model , made by CWT , WON'T FRY YOUR PC , but the EVGA G2 is superior.

cLax0n · Aug 14, 2016

Thank you all for responding.

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