The Perfect PSU

[christianelliott]

hi guys! i have (finally) decided to build my gaming computer instead of buying it, and so far so good, my only major problem is what to get for the PSU. i have an intel i5-3570k, and radeon 6850 graphics card, and i am looking for a dependable, good psu, for gaming. i want quality, but price is an issue. under 100 bucks would be nice. thanks!

 

[lilotimz]

There are plenty of quality psu's under 100.

Seasonic S12II 520/620 - M12II 520/620
Antec HCG 520/750
Antec Neo Eco 520
Antev EA500d / EA650 / EA750
Corsair TX650v2 / 750 v2 - TX650m / CX600V2 / GS500
XFX550

 

[InvalidError]

If you want quality, you can look at 80+ Gold.

Under $100, you can pick up either a 500W FSP Aurum or 650W Rosewill Capstone. Either would easily power your configuration unless you do SLI/CFX or go for massive overclocking.

 

[Silvune]

Rosewill Capstone 450W, 550W and the 650W version are all very high quality, very efficient, quiet and under $100.

 

[Guest]

Radeon HD 6850 & 6870 review
Our test system is based on a power hungry Core i7 965 / X58 based.
Measured power consumption - 6850
Advertised TDP = 127W
System in IDLE = 176W
System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 278W <--- a 450 watt PSU
Difference (GPU load) = 102 W
Add average IDLE wattage ~ 19W
Subjective obtained GPU power consumption = ~ 121 Watts <--- with 11 amps for the graphics card
(add an additional 11 for the system. - for 22 amps and needs one 6 pin pci power connection)

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 $44.99
$34.99 after mail-in rebate card
ENERMAX NAXN ENP450AST 450W $44.99
Silverstone Sfx Series ST45SF 450W $54.98

if you think you might upgrade the video card - a 550 is better
Silverstone Strider Essential ST50F-ES 500W $58.98
After Mail In Rebate: $48.98
LEPA B550-SA 550W $69.99
$49.99 after mail-in rebate card
CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 $59.99
$49.99 after mail-in rebate card

and my absolute favorite:
SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W $59.99