Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

[Hondaman]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

I grabbed an OCZ Falal1ty 550W a few weeks ago at Newegg (an older PSU, Newegg was probably clearing the last of them out). I don't see many reviews for this PSU, and you'll have to follow the rebate instructions EXACTLY, but for $45 ($35 if you let them send their promotional e-mails to you), I'm satisfied.

(The PSU fan is inside the top/bottom of the PSU, not the side that faces out the back of your computer. So the heatsinks have to be shorter inside. But it's probably a pretty good PSU.)

[Agent24]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

I think the best choice would be a decent hardware design and then pre-emptively replace the capacitors if needed?

[c_hegge]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

@Pentium4, Read my last post. Corsair CX (and Enermax NAXN) = Bad caps

[slap_happy]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

The Silent Pro M 600W is on sale for 59 (after rebate).

It is an enhance design, group reg, mostly modular, good reviews.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171036

[Pentium4]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

Seriously, you'd be perfectly fine with these. You could even overclock
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9026&Tpk=cx430

[c_hegge]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

Careful of the corsair. IIRC the CX series are full of samxon GF series

I'd use http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817207018 - XFX pro series 450W

[weirdlookinguy]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

http://www.hypermicro.com/ProductDes...046&type=0&eq=

Been running my C2D rig for almost 2 years now. Rock solid and quiet.

[370forlife]

Re: Recommend GOOD cheap PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027

Thats about the best for the money. If you want to take a chance:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817494002

It's an HEC unit, and they are typically hit-and-miss in terms of performance. Usually so-so voltage regulation and not so good ripple suppression. I don't see your computer going much over 200-250W, so I would say it would be fine, but would suggest coughing up the extra $20 and getting the known quality and extra year of warranty.

[Mad_Professor]

Putting together a new build for client.

Intel i5 build with ati 6850

Using newegg.

Need a recommendation on brand for PSU or recommend a GOOD cheap PSU.

I only need 500w single rail, need decent amount of amps on the 12v. The more wattage, the better.


I was going to buy Corsair 750TX then I saw the CV series but it doesn't look as reliable as the TX series.

I'm cutting cost where I can.