PSU for gaming PC

[sandro9970]

CPU: Intel Core i3-540 @ 3.5GHz
RAM: KINGSTON HyperX 2x2GB
GPU: Radeon HD 6870 from XFX
M/B: ASUS P7H55M-LX
HDD: SAMSUNG HD120J (111GB/8MB buffer)

What PSU would you recommend for this rig?

 

[thomasd221]

You won't need anything too powerful, maybe 500W, but to be on the safe side, get 600W if you add a different CPU/Crossfire.

This one's good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powercool-Modular-550W-PSU-80-Dual-12V-Power-Supply-/120899687840?pt=UK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH&hash=item1c262ed5a0

 

[delluser1]

This one's good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powercool-Modular-550W-PSU-80-Dual-12V-Power-Supply-/120899687840?pt=UK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH&hash=item1c262ed5a0

Huh ???

 

[rolli59]

Any quality 450watt and up, look for a known brand name like Seasonic, Antec, Corsair, PC Power & Cooling, Enermax or XFX to name few.
I would stay away from Coolmax looking at review of few of their PSU's http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Coolmax-V-500-Power-Supply-Review/1366/9
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Coolmax-CUL-750B-750-W-Power-Supply-Review/977/10
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story3&reid=68

 

[thomasd221]

Huh ???

Should be good, 80plus certified, modular, mid range.

Why Huh?

 

[rolli59]

Should be good, 80plus certified, modular, mid range.

Why Huh?

Check the reviews for the other Coolmax units above!

 

[delluser1]

Should be good, 80plus certified, modular, mid range.

Why Huh?

Mid-range ?

A decent budget grade unit like the CX500 will cost +£10 anywhere you look, the Powercrap isn't even close to mid-range in anything other than labeled power

 

[Blazn]

if you have the money to spend i recommend the hx 750 plenty of power and who knows if you ever go to upgrade your pc you will have the power to do so without buying a new one not to mention its nice to have a modular power supply no extra wire to run fans or clog up airflow