Cheap but reliable PSU

Aodhan5000

Hi all,
Looking for a fairly cheap (less then 50 quid if possible)but reliable PSU. It needs to be about 500 watts but it doesn't have to be modular. Thanks

Kimbot

I thought you could build and price any machine cheaper than manufacturers already? So surely you already know the answer to this.

Aodhan5000

I double check most things and I was wondering was this PSU a capable one. https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/6DZ2FT/cooler-master-b500-ver2-500w-80-certified-atx-power-supply-rs500-acabb1-uk

Kimbot

That would be grand to use, does the power supply have to be 500W? Like could it be 450? If so then have a look at this one: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/k72kcf/corsair-power-supply-cp9020049ww

Aodhan5000

Would I be better off with the 80+? Personally I think yes but corsair are a pretty reliable brand.

Kimbot

Aodhan5000 wrote: »

Would I be better off with the 80+? Personally I think yes but corsair are a pretty reliable brand.

The corsair is a grand unit, I have one running the last 4/5 years with no problems at all.

Aodhan5000

Is it quiet though, I've read some reviews saying it's kinda loud.

Kimbot

Aodhan5000 wrote: »

Is it quiet though, I've read some reviews saying it's kinda loud.

The only noise out of my machine is the extraction/cooling fans. Nothing/very little at all from the power unit

DesperateDan

If there's one thing I wouldn't cheap out on it's a PSU. Speaking from experience unreliable PSUs are often hard to pin down - sporadic, instant shutdowns with no dump files etc., 3 channels of fluctuating voltage to test, and often require tools like a multimeter and some serious fiddling to properly test. Any problems you read up on PSUs, the first thing people ask are is it a cheapo brand or not.

Definitely would make sure I bought a reputable brand.

K.O.Kiki

I have one available for sale

http://www.adverts.ie/power-supply-units/chieftec-navitas-gpm-650s-gold-psu-650w-power-supply/12900641

Aodhan5000

Is it modular?

ED E

Aodhan5000 wrote: »

Would I be better off with the 80+? Personally I think yes but corsair are a pretty reliable brand.

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K.O.Kiki

Aodhan5000 wrote: »

Is it modular?

Sorry, no.

TerrorFirmer

There are cheap, junk PSUs that are to only be avoided regardless of what the use is - Arctic, CIT, Ace, etc.

Then there are cheap but functional units that are fine as long as you don't expect too much of them (eg to run them on very load very frequently) - Aerocool Integrator, EVGA white, Corsair VS, etc.

Alpha8

A Corsair CX450M is your best bet - 80+ Bronze, Japanese Caps and is semi-Modular.

fleet

DesperateDan wrote: »

If there's one thing I wouldn't cheap out on it's a PSU.

This x1000

Power issues cause all manner of weirdness.

Corsair is a fine brand though.