Getting new PSU, need some advice (Seasonic M12-II EVO/XFX XTR, Pro series/ANTEC High Current Gamer)

XxMX26xX · May 21, 2017

A few days ago my PC started unexpectedly rebooting (power out -> boot up), I've tested multiple sockets across the house now all with the same result, and looking into my PSU (a corsair CX series), found more people with the same issue; power supply shopping time!

Here's my system specs:

i7-3770k
XFX RX 480
2X8GB Gskil SNIPER RAM
2 SATA 7.2K RPM drives
SSD coming soon™
5 120mm fans
RW combo optical drive
PCI-E sound card
CM hzper 412 slim evo cooler
a bunch on USB devices

So, this is what i have now. Thrown into a PSU calculator it throws out a value under 500W. Thing is, with a new CPU, maybe even GPU (replacement, not planning on crossfire) and at least one HD being a possibility in the next year or two, i'm not sure 520W would carry me through.

I've narrowed my selection to a list of 5 Tier 2 PSU-s which are available in shops in my country, and would like some input regarding price/value as well as a second opinion on how much wattage i need for my system.

The PSU-s:

XFX Pro Series 650W, 80+ bronze $130
XFX XTR series 650W, 80+ gold $150
ANTEC High Current Gamer 620W, 80+ bronze $100
SEASONIC M12/II EVO 520W, 80+ bronze $100

Corsair RM650X, 650W, 80+ gold, $135

superninja12 · May 21, 2017

list system is a bit outdated.

firstly those are all top quality units, but are those all options? whats your budget and whats your location.

elbert · May 21, 2017

I have the Antec HCG 850 modular and they are super low noise. Its little brother the 620 is very low noise also. I like the Seasonic M12 and the EVGA G2 or G3's units.

Bakkie · May 21, 2017

The options you listed should be more than enough for your system. It even gives ample room for overclocking.
I would go for a gold one though. Way more efficiency, and if you overclock and are drawing peak power, you want that.
Have you looked into Corsair? They have great psu's for the price-range your looking at.

XxMX26xX · May 21, 2017

superninja12 :

Not all of my options but a good portion of them. My budget can go up to around $150, tho i'd like to keep it around $100 unless there's a large difference. For location: I'm in croatia, which means high prices and limited choice if i want the PSU to arrive quick. Amazon/Ebay/... are options, but shipping costs a stupid amount and takes a while, so i'd rather stick to local stores.

Bakkie :

I'm really just worried i'd have to replace the 520W if i'd upgrade my GPU once vega comes out or if i decide to switch to nvidia at some point. Zou think that'd be an issue?
Added RM series PSU to the list

elbert :

EVGA's are rare over here, G2's go for $200+ if i want to get it this month, which is way out of my price range, and i'd rather not sit on a dying PSU for half a month.
Also, can'r find a modular High Current, which is a slight annoyance

superninja12 · May 21, 2017

idk if u can trust this site or not but this looks like a great deal https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/products/90551743/seasonic-g-series.asp

elbert · May 21, 2017

XxMX26xX :

superninja12 :

Not all of my options but a good portion of them. My budget can go up to around $150, tho i'd like to keep it around $100 unless there's a large difference. For location: I'm in croatia, which means high prices and limited choice if i want the PSU to arrive quick. Amazon/Ebay/... are options, but shipping costs a stupid amount and takes a while, so i'd rather stick to local stores.

Bakkie :

I'm really just worried i'd have to replace the 520W if i'd upgrade my GPU once vega comes out or if i decide to switch to nvidia at some point. Zou think that'd be an issue?
Added RM series PSU to the list

elbert :

EVGA's are rare over here, G2's go for $200+ if i want to get it this month, which is way out of my price range, and i'd rather not sit on a dying PSU for half a month.
Also, can'r find a modular High Current, which is a slight annoyance

Its basically the same inside so none moduler is fine. The 620 is good.

Bakkie · May 22, 2017

Upgrading to a newer cpu in the future wouldn't necessarily use more power; cards are getting more efficient every generation.
If you want to be safe, and you have the money, go for a 620 or something, with at least gold.

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