Good cheap psu's? ($100 budget, psu+graphics card)

[Jdm13oiZz]

Approximate Purchase Date: This week

Budget Range: 100 Bucks

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet Surfing, Applications

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Trust able websites like Newegg.

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: I prefer a ATI graphics card, and a good quality psu

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1600x900

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Can anyone help me out? I need a nice little setup with a psu + a graphics card that will all fit into my 100 dollar budget.

My power supply is only a 250 watt, and im stuck with the integrated graphics right now and i would like to upgrade....

Here are my PC specs.

Computer: HP Pavilion p6823w

Processor: AMD Phenom II x2 521 3.5ghz

Ram: 4gb

Video card: ATI Radeon HD 4200 Integrated Graphics Card

heres the complete specs if anyone needs it.. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c02863024&lc=en&product=5099035

One setup that i think would work is a 430watt Corsair psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 + a ATI Radeon HD 5570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131342

If possible i would like a setup with a better graphics card than the 5570 + a new psu that will all fit in my 100 dollar budget... Can anyone help me find a nice setup please?

 

[jemm]

What about US$ 114.98? You can get the Corsair and a MSI R5670-MD1GD3 Radeon HD 5670 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127600

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

I wish... But im strictly on my $100 budget.

 

[azeem40]

This is the PSU I will use and it should work for you, even if you plan to OC the CPU.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

This is the PSU I will use and it should work for you, even if you plan to OC the CPU.

I cant open the link, says its invalid

 

[azeem40]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

@azeem40
Dang that looks good, but theres no way i can get a $10 graphics card lol...
Im looking for a psu and a graphics card that will fit into my 100 dollar budget.

 

[azeem40]

Yes, along with the CPU and Graphics, the PSU is a piece of hardware you should never skimp on, as one wrong voltage amount and your whole system can be brought down or not work.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

I suggest saving more money so you don't buy a piece of trash power supply that brings your system down with it.

I dont really want to spend that much on my PC yet tho, im just now starting to get into actual PC gaming.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

How about this? 430watt Thermaltake psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934 + ATI Radeon HD 6570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934 . That should fit in my budget just barely..

 

[azeem40]

Yeah, make more $ then build a computer.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

No thanks, im sticking with my 100 dollar budget. Surely theres a good combo somewhere.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

this Antec
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

or this Antec looks good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371029

they were both originally 60 dollars. hmm i think the first one may be my best option, it looks more reliable and i dont plan on running any monster graphics cards

 

[azeem40]

What games will you play?

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

gtasa, gta iv, dirt, need for speed, cod, maybe battlefield, amnesia the dark descent, grid, bioshock?, f.e.a.r?, left 4 dead, ect..

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

XFX ProSeries 450W - $58.99 w/ $3.99 shipping, comes with a $20 mail in rebate so basically $42 psu after shipping/rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207018

Corsair Builder Series CX430V2 - $44.99 w/ $1.99 shipping, comes with a $10 mail in rebate so basically $37 psu after shipping/rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

Much better choices than the two antecs you listed.

yeah i saw that corsair earlier but i was having some doubts while looking at the reviews, the first antec i listed seemed to have better reviews....

 

[azeem40]

You will not be able to run those games if you get a crappy PSU and GPU.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

You will not be able to run those games if you get a crappy PSU and GPU.

my ati radeon hd 4200 integrated graphics card can already run all those games at playable framerates but newer games have to go all low/medium and 800x600/640x480.

and the 5570 i might get can run them all pretty smoothly.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

Ahhhhhh okay i see, lol thanks for the heads up.

 

[4745454b]

The 380W green is a bad PSU? You need to lay off the P07....

Going from memory, the 380W green has an extra amp on the 12V rail, and is 80+ bronze over the Corsair 430W just 80+. It might be "dated" in your mind but its still a better PSU. Problem for the OP is its $45 which leaves only $55 for a GPU. I'm not sure if rebates count. You listed one that has one, so I'm assuming they do. Doing a quick scan on newegg, I find the card you already listed, or this "gem".

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150553
GT240. $50 shipped, $30 after mail in rebate. Comes with free CoD4 game.

The 6570 is identical to the 5570. Between the two choices I'm not sure which is faster. I suspect the GT240 is by a hair, but both will be fairly lame gaming cards. You might want to consider buying the PSU now, and then a GPU when you have some more $$$.

 

[4745454b]

The first antec you listed is outdated..Much better choices than the two antecs you listed.

First one he listed was the 380W green. I don't mean to say the CX430 is a bad unit either. I'd probably buy it as $7 isn't worth an extra amp. The green will eventually even out and even give me "money back", but it will take awhile as the difference between 80+ and 80+ bronze isn't that much.

Edit: LOL. No argument from me there. Green? Serious? Thank god my Antec 300 doesn't have a side window... (I don't own one of the Antec greens btw...)

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

Thanks guys, looks like im getting the corsair.

 

[Jdm13oiZz]

YESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i found out the corsair comes with a free 15 dollar promotional gift card, so that means ill have room for a 70dollar graphics card .

all i gotta do is buy the psu, wait 4 days till i get the email for the gift card, and then i can go buy the graphics card.

hmm it looks like the best thing 70 dollars can get me is a ATI Radeon HD 6670 1gb ddr3 from powercolor. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131440

edit: or should i just get the 5570 and use the leftover 15 dollars for something else? like some more ram?

 

[4745454b]

Video card.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

4GB is good enough.

the 6570 will play games smoothly at 1440x900 or so.
This one is only $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934

if you can swing an extra $5 from your$70 budget, there is a 6670 for $75http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161386