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I have quite a budget PC build, now I know im gonna get replies saying "dont skimp on your psu" etc but it is my only option, so does anyone know a cheap psu under £29 with 2x6 pin connectors?
 
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https://youtu.be/f6snWfd1v7M

This is what happens when you buy a cheap psu instead of a quality psu. And yes, even brand name psus can be cheap. Pay attention to the rated power of the psu vrs the load power used.
And yes, that Replace psu in the above post is of the same quality as the psus in the video. Replace... Duh! Clue!
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The reason why we say don't skimp on PSUs is because no computer technician in their right minds would ever willingly recommend any PSU that typically falls into this price bracket. The PSU is often the most overlooked component, as it is the least recognised, but can also cause the most damage if a poor quality unit is bought. Also the wattage you require is relevant.

So if you're not able to put in the money for a good quality PSU, I doubt anyone in their right minds will willingly give you a recommendation for that price, as we have all seen from experience what a poor quality PSU can do to the rest of the computer. So your best bet is to quite simply identify the wattage you require, then look for your own PSU in your budget, then the risk you take is your own alone.

Think of it as an investment, spending £30-40 extra, on a good unit, prevents you from forking out the £1000 your rig costs at a later date.

Cheap = Low Quality = Damage to your PC if it goes wrong.
 
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I would definitely put extra money into my power supply but my last one broke outside its warranty and I cant get any more money to put towards my PC for at least another year.
I saw this corsair power supply on scan, my brother has the same series PSU and it has done him well.
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-corsair-vs550-refurbished-80plus-fully-wired-sli-crossfire-single-rail-42a-plus12v-1x120mm-fan-
 
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Madmatt30 said "none of those will have 2x6 pin connectors , in fact you'd be lucky to find any pci-express cables on them at all. "

Fact: saying such things without checking product description doesn't provide a quantitatively good answer
From the link I gave the CIT500W 80+bronze PSU have a single 6+2 connector with it. and EuP Lot 6 laws.

Again though I may agreed with the "should buy the best PSu you can", I never have, and seemingly must be the only lucky person on this planet that never had an issue with any of my power supplies.. (still running my 750w Green CX750 from corsair, 4 years strong. this on 3 builds in this household.)

a simple question was asked, I answered it..

 
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Wait till you get enough to get a quality PSU, or sacrifice somewhere else to get it. That cheap PSU is going to cost you more than a quality one, in the long run, when that PSU shaped object goes up in smoke.
 
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You can also buy like five hammers and use them to smash your PC. I wouldn't recommend either choice.
 
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