Help Finding Power Supply

Mac070 · Oct 16, 2016

Hey im having trouble finding a good power supply. I just need to be the cheapest I can get. Budget is $60 for one. If you can one for even cheaper then great.

My Current Build:
I5 6600K
DeepCool White Captain 120MM
Gigabyte H110M-A MaTX
Crucial 16GB DDR4
EVGA FTW GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 ACX 3.0
PNY 240GB SSD
Western Digital 1TB 7,200RPM
Raidmax Vampire 700W Gold + Modular Continuous
Thats what im going to be powering with the new power supply. Heard the Raidmax one wasnt the best ....Thanks!

R_1 · Oct 16, 2016

seasonic S12II 520W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&cm_re=s12II-_-17-151-094-_-Product non modular
seasonic M12II 520W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&cm_re=m12II-_-17-151-093-_-Product modular

bignastyid · Oct 16, 2016

520w Seasonic for $55.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/fZyFf7/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze
Raidmax is among the worst brands available.

Mac070 · Oct 16, 2016

Yes I know . But I've been looking into those Seasonic ones you guys recommended . Any other cheaper options ? I was looking at the EVGA 500W

bignastyid · Oct 16, 2016

I wouldn't touch one of those HEC built EVGA units. The next best option to the Seasonic imho would be the Corsair CX550M.

Mac070 · Oct 16, 2016

Ok. But last question . Do I really need to upgrade my power supply ? I mean it's been working great for the past year. I was told it was just as good as the CX M line.

bignastyid · Oct 16, 2016

Using a Raidmax psu is like playing Russian roulette, and I wouldn't gamble my systems well being on a cheap PSU. The new CXM series are much much better than any Raidmax, even the old unreliable CX series are better than a Raidmax. The Vampire series is made by HEC.

Mac070 · Oct 16, 2016

Haha.... May also be why my gpu has a bit of coil whine . Anyways I have a seasonic planted in my brain but what about the EVGA GQ/BQ . Both are good right ?

bignastyid · Oct 16, 2016

GQ is decent, BQ is not(another HEC unit).

nikoli707 · Oct 16, 2016

the seasonic recommended is the best cheapest option.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $54.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 23:32 EDT-0400

if you can afford it this would be a better option and a fine choice...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $65.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 23:34 EDT-0400

Mac070 · Oct 16, 2016

Sorry for asking so many questions .. but whats wrong with HEC?

bignastyid · Oct 16, 2016

Mac070 :

Their build quality is usually ranks from mediocre to very poor.

Mac070 · Oct 16, 2016

Well I guess I'll just get the Seasonic . I just didn't know since this power supply was modular , 80+, quiet and I've never had an issue with it . But I'll upgrade when I can . It'll have to be a month till I get the money though

R_1 · Oct 16, 2016

HEC cuts corners in quality that shouldn't be cut, but still its better than a raidmax (by Andyson).

bignastyid · Oct 16, 2016

R_1 :

That Raidmax Vampire is made by HEC. But is is kinda of a new thing as most Raidmax units are made by Andyson.

R_1 · Oct 16, 2016

did not know that. thanks.

Mac070 · Oct 17, 2016

So in theory my power supply isn't all that bad . It just probably won't last that long but has certain protections in case it goes out?

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