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Kurokidan

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Hello all,

I'm looking to get a new semi-modular psu for my system and i really need some advice to help me choose. My system consist of :

Cpu : i7 4770K
Ram : 8gb DDR3 2133Mhgz
GPU : AMD RX 480 8GB
HDD : 1x SSD + 1x 2.5" hdd
Fan : 3x 120mm
Peripherals : 1x Keyboard + 1x Mouse

So i thought of buying a lower one than the one i have now (Coolermaster RS-620 which i had from 2008 from my old pc) and decided to go with something a bit lower this time between 500-550 watt. According to psu calculators i tried online that amount of power would suffice for my system.

PSU Calc: http://outervision.com/b/sENc4E

So these are my options:

Enermax 550W @ 72€

Thermaltake Smart SE 530W @ 60€

Corsair CS Series 550W @ 80€

Thermaltake Smart DPS G 500W @ 73€

I'm looking forward for your opinions and feedback. Thanks in advance.



 
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raisonjohn
I'd personally recommend the Seasonic G-550 (550W, Hybrid-Modular, 5-Year Warranty), Seasonic M12II-520 EVO (520W, Fully-Modular, 5-Year Warranty), EVGA SuperNova G3 550 (550W, Fully-Modular, 7-Year Warranty), or the Corsair RM550x (550W, Fully-Modular, 10-Year Warranty) than those PSUs you listed.
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I'd personally recommend the Seasonic G-550 (550W, Hybrid-Modular, 5-Year Warranty), Seasonic M12II-520 EVO (520W, Fully-Modular, 5-Year Warranty), EVGA SuperNova G3 550 (550W, Fully-Modular, 7-Year Warranty), or the Corsair RM550x (550W, Fully-Modular, 10-Year Warranty) than those PSUs you listed.
 
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I know it's not on the list but I second Seasonic.

The've treated me well and they're warranties are great. I actually had an issue with their Fanless psu after 4 years of use. They replaced it with a brand new fanless that was actually a updated model.
 
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+1.

The G-series is a great deal right now as well.

The selections you presented, none are particularly great.
 
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I hear you all but unfortunately with the exception of the Seasonic M12II-520 EVO which is in the high zone of my budget at 70€ (i know i've listed one with 80€ but i would prefer not to go as high as that) everything else in your suggestion starts at 100-110€. In matter of power usage i should be fine with only that wont i?
 
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That one would be fine, you don't want to cheap out here, its not about power usage but about quality. The Seasonic is your best choice.
 
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Definitely get the Seasonic M12II-520 EVO as it is the one within your budget (at high ~70€). It will be a better investment than the other PSU's you listed at the same price range. As said above, it's about quality.
 
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