I need PSU for my i3 build, recommendations?

[bz42]

This is my build.

I am currently in the process of building a day trading computer.

I am about to order a PSU and I need some recommendations.
I want to go with a reputable brand, but since this is a budget build, I am not looking to spend $100 lol, I guess my max price is $40? Thanks for all help!

Rosewill Challenger Mid ATX Tower (3 case fans)
Logisys 550w PSU (REPLACING THIS PSU LOL)
Asus P8H61-M Motherboard
Intel Core i3-2120 (3.3GHz)
G.Skill Ripjaws DDR-1600 (2x4GB)
Asus 24x DVD Drive
LG 22x DVD Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB @ 7200RPM
Two Acer or LG Widescreen LCD Dual Display (22/23")

 

[delluser1]

There's no video card mentioned, a good quality 300 watt psu would be overkill and cost more than your budget with shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151085

 

[bz42]

No video card because I don't know where to start with one. I won't need a top end video card. I was going to stick with my onboard Intel HD graphics 2000.

I guess if 300w is overkill, then a 550w is super overkill haha.
Should I get that seasonic or what about a thermaltake?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023

 

[delluser1]

The Seasonic is much better quality than the Thermaltake, especially that one.
You specs are very low power
With a video card like a GTS 450 ( 106 watt rated max power ) you wouldn't be much over 50% load on a 300 watt psu, when running a power virus like Furmark
I've built many similar systems, 180 watt AC draw with the GTS450, you won't need anywhere near a 550w
With my GTX570 power draw was only 300 watts from the wall

 

[amuffin]

This would be a better choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=corsair%20cx430 Or at least the "cheaper" option. You get a few more watts for $5 less than the seasonic one that dell put up.. BTW Corsair and Seasonic are essentially the same, as seasonic makes corsair's psu. However, STAY AWAY from Thermaltake by all means!

 

[delluser1]

This would be a better choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=corsair%20cx430 Or at least the "cheaper" option. You get a few more watts for $5 less than the seasonic one that dell put up.. BTW Corsair and Seasonic are essentially the same, as seasonic makes corsair's psu. However, STAY AWAY from Thermaltake by all means!

You do know that the CX430 is a CWT build right ?
And that the Thermaltake that was mentioned is also a CWT build ?, though not quite up to snuff

Edit , my bad that TT is an HEC, even worse

 

[bz42]

So, I should get the Seasonic or that Corsair?

 

[amuffin]

If you want 130 more watts for $5 less...

 

[delluser1]

So, I should get the Seasonic or that Corsair?

Without a video card you will never put a 25% load on the 430w, efficiency will suffer

 

[bz42]

I plan on eventually getting a cheap VC...will the Seasonic still be enough after my Video Card?

 

[delluser1]

I plan on eventually getting a cheap VC...will the Seasonic still be enough after my Video Card?

Depends on the card.
The Seasonic doesn't have a 6 pin connector, most cards that need one come with an adapter, even with a card rated as high as the GTS450 I mentioned the Seasonic would be more than enough

 

[bz42]

I am ordering the Seasonic now...thanks for all your help.
What should I do with my Logisys 550W lol?
I've never returned anything to newegg...would it be better to just keep it as backup or something?

And what HDD would you recommend, I'll only need 250 GB max and don't want to spend a lot for a HDD. But also want to go with reputable brand.

 

[delluser1]

I am ordering the Seasonic now...thanks for all your help.
What should I do with my Logisys 550W lol?
I've never returned anything to newegg...would it be better to just keep it as backup or something?

And what HDD would you recommend, I'll only need 250 GB max and don't want to spend a lot for a HDD. But also want to go with reputable brand.

I'd give the same response that you got from abekl in the other thread