Is this 780watt g7 psu any good?

[theliam53]

I'm in need of a new psu and i've saw this psu and was wondering whether it is any good.

Heres the psu --> http://www.maplin.co.uk/780w-g7-atx-psu-393044
Psu specs --> http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/pdfs/G7_PSU_range.pdf

 

[rolli59]

The outputs are OK but what about quality and reviews! Without those I would not buy it since in many cases cheap PSU's can not provide their advertised power!

 

[davcon]

I'll be frank,looks like junk to me!
Any 700+w psu with only 2 x PCI-E = crap
The stated output is 780W max not continuous output.
So it's really a 600W or so at most.
You get what you pay for.
Quality/reliable 500-600W units cost that much and have 3+year warranties.

 

[yummerzzz]

I've never heard of that make, but if you are in the UK, and want to spend around £40.

I'd recommend this : http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/400W+be+quiet%21+Efficient+Power+80PLUS+Gold+ATX2.3+Power+Supply+?productId=45778

What is your budget though?

 

[theliam53]

I've never heard of that make, but if you are in the UK, and want to spend around £40.

I'd recommend this : http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/400W+be+quiet%21+Efficient+Power+80PLUS+Gold+ATX2.3+Power+Supply+?productId=45778

What is your budget though?

Budget is around £40-£50. Is OCZ a decent brand?

 

[davcon]

Quality units.
Corsair Builder Series CX430 V2 430W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10165309/art/corsair/builder-series-cx430-v2-p.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
Corsair Builder Series CX500 V2 500W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10092073/art/corsair/builder-series-cx500-v2-5.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
Corsair Builder Series CX600 V2 600W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10165308/art/corsair/builder-series-cx600-v2-p.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
Cooler Master GX Series 80PLUS Bronze 450W
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/450w-psu-coolermaster-rs450-acaad3-uk-85-eff-80-plus-bronze-eps-12v-quiet-fan-atx-v231
OCZ ZS Series 650W
http://www.component-warehouse.co.uk/ocz-650w-psu-zs-series-atx-v2-2-80-plus-bronze-active-pfc-black.html?source=googleps
OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/2886039/art/ocz/modxstream-pro-500w-pc-po.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
XFX Core Edition PRO 450W
http://www.cclonline.com/product/55411/P1-450S-XXB9/Power-Supplies/XFX-Pro-450W-Power-Supply-Unit-Core-Edition-/PSU0202/
XFX Core Edition PRO 550W
http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-550-watt-core-edition-full-wired-80--bronze-psu-7NSW.html?utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00?ReferrerID=tb&utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00
A list of your specs and most important the gpu would be very helpful.

 

[yummerzzz]

Corair CX 600 V2 80Plus PSU for £53

 

[theliam53]

Quality units.
Corsair Builder Series CX430 V2 430W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10165309/art/corsair/builder-series-cx430-v2-p.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
Corsair Builder Series CX500 V2 500W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10092073/art/corsair/builder-series-cx500-v2-5.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
Corsair Builder Series CX600 V2 600W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10165308/art/corsair/builder-series-cx600-v2-p.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
Cooler Master GX Series 80PLUS Bronze 450W
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/450w-psu-coolermaster-rs450-acaad3-uk-85-eff-80-plus-bronze-eps-12v-quiet-fan-atx-v231
OCZ ZS Series 650W
http://www.component-warehouse.co.uk/ocz-650w-psu-zs-series-atx-v2-2-80-plus-bronze-active-pfc-black.html?source=googleps
OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/2886039/art/ocz/modxstream-pro-500w-pc-po.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui
XFX Core Edition PRO 450W
http://www.cclonline.com/product/55411/P1-450S-XXB9/Power-Supplies/XFX-Pro-450W-Power-Supply-Unit-Core-Edition-/PSU0202/
XFX Core Edition PRO 550W
http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-550-watt-core-edition-full-wired-80--bronze-psu-7NSW.html?utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00?ReferrerID=tb&utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00
A list of your specs and most important the gpu would be very helpful.

Amd Athlon x3 440
4gb ddr3 ram
amd 6770 1gb gddr5
1 terabyte hard drive
dvd-rom drive

 

[rolli59]

Amd Athlon x3 440
4gb ddr3 ram
amd 6770 1gb gddr5
1 terabyte hard drive
dvd-rom drive

Any of the ones davcon listed will run your setup!

 

[yummerzzz]

For that system this PSU will suffice : 430W BeQuiet! Pure Power BQT L7 80Plus PSU For £31

 

[davcon]

All the units i listed will run your specs no problem.
They're all 80+ certified from reliable makers and their power ratings are continuous not max.
The 500W+ units are a better investment because they'll cover any future upgrades like a newer gpu in the future.
The OZC ZS is nice for under 50.

 

[beenthere]

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