Recommended PSU for a GTX 460

[ninjatogo]

I am looking to upgrade my PSU to support my new graphics card. The card requires 450 Watts. My PSU that I currently have is a standard size ATX PSU (5.5" by 5.9" by 3.4").

Can someone recommend a specific PSU to me that will provide enough energy? I've been having a hard time finding one that I can use, the one I have been looking at was the Corsair VX450 but after a bit more reading I found out that it emits a noticeable squeal, when not under load.

My Specs:
HP Pavillion 6350z Desktop
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AMD Phenom II X4 820
2 Sticks of DDR3 RAM
1 7200 RPM Harddrive
An HP DVD/CD-ROM
nVidia GTX 460 786MB (being installed soon)
300W PSU (Being Replaced)

 

[Petey1013]

The Corsair TX650 should be fairly cheap and will provide you with a ton of headroom. Or an Antec. If your on a tight budget maybe a 500-550.

 

[flaminggerbil]

Not all Corsairs squeel, it's a recognised problem but the majority are perfectly fine.

As an example these would be perfectly fine:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/525W-Enermax-Pro82plus-II-DXXI-READY!-Efficiency-88-7xSATA-6xMOLEX-3xPCI-E-6plus2
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/550W-Corsair-CMPSU-550VXUK-ATX-PS-2-5-year-Warranty

 

[WR2]

The card requires 450 Watts

That recommendation for 450watts for the entire system is geared toward making sure you have that 24 Amps of +12v power you often see mentioned in the System Requirements. Budget PSUs usually have less power available on the 12v rail.
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W $60 before $15 rebate. 32 Amps +12v and modular cables.
OCZ ModXStream Pro 500 W Power Supply Review

 

[ninjatogo]

The Corsair TX650 should be fairly cheap and will provide you with a ton of headroom. Or an Antec. If your on a tight budget maybe a 500-550.

What about the Rosewill RD500-2DB 500W?
Also is a modular PSU more desirable than a non-modular?

 

[WR2]

A modular PSU gives you extra options for keeping a case neat. There are no performance advantages.
I can't find any reviews on the Rosewill RD500-2DB that give a clue to it's quality and ability to perform well.
And the Rosewill RD500-2DB looks to have slightly less power on the 12V1 and 12V2.

Rosewill RD500-2DB

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP

 

[logainofhades]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

 

[ninjatogo]

do you have a budget for the PSU?

Yeah, I don't want to stray too far from $75, I only want a replacement to power a GTX 460 but I don't want to go with a crappy brand.

 

[ninjatogo]

I looked at everyone's posts, very good units they are, but in the end I had to go back to Corsair for the size. My case has a vent right next to the PSU which would be blocked if I got a PSU bigger than the one I have now.

I really appreciate the help given though, thank you.

 

[WR2]

I think you're making a good choice.
Out of the 434 customer reviews on NewEgg only 4 had an issue with squealing noises and they all got a RMA approved for a replacement.

 

[ninjatogo]

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