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Cheap but reliable PSU

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  • 23-06-2017 10:43am
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    Aodhan5000
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭


    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
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    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


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


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    Aodhan5000
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭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


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    Kimbot
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    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


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    Aodhan5000
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭Aodhan5000


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


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    Kimbot
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    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.


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    Aodhan5000
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭Aodhan5000


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


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    Kimbot
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    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 :)


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    DesperateDan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭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.


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,697 ✭✭✭✭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


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    Aodhan5000
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭Aodhan5000


    Is it modular?


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,164 ✭✭✭✭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
    Registered Users Posts: 18,697 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Aodhan5000 wrote: »
    Is it modular?

    Sorry, no.


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    TerrorFirmer
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    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.


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    Alpha8
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭Alpha8


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


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    fleet
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    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.


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