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why_umar1
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So a while back, i made a topic on whether i should get a new psu or adaptors for my old one. Being that my budget was low (£55 maximum), I didnt have a lot of options. I understand that a more expensive higher quality power supply would present less issues and work for a long time, but i don't have the money.

 

I ended up buying the Be Quiet system power 9 600w as i got it for a relatively good cost (at least right now during the pandemic) and it will arrive soon. Im not concerned about its wattage, but for £55 was it a good option? (e.g. would you use it/trust it in a mid range pc with something like an rx 580) and is it better than other options at this price? and are there any alternatives?

 

(the model I bought): 

https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/1279

 

Thanks for reading

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bequiet! is a reputable brand, and judging from the reviews off Amazon and Google, the PSU you purchased is a decent one.

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2 minutes ago, Quackwich said:

bequiet! is a reputable brand, and judging from the reviews off Amazon and Google, the PSU you purchased is a decent one.

thanks, It sounds like a decent unit. The main reason why I was asking is because there is a lack of reviews on this and other budget options, hence why I came here. From the reviews I have heard, it sounds reputable.

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Just now, why_umar1 said:

thanks, It sounds like a decent unit. The main reason why I was asking is because there is a lack of reviews on this and other budget options, hence why I came here. From the reviews I have heard, it sounds reputable.

Lack of reviews? 500+ on Amazon, also Amazon's choice.

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Just now, Quackwich said:

Lack of reviews? 500+ on Amazon, also Amazon's choice.

I meant that there was a lack of reviews from trustworthy publications like jonnyguru, techpowerup, etc. Plus most Amazon reviews won't be the most helpful as many of those reviews are first impressions, and seeing that this is a recent unit, it's unpredictable how well it will work in the long run.

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1 hour ago, Quackwich said:

Lack of reviews? 500+ on Amazon, also Amazon's choice.

People that review things on Amazon don't know what they're talking about.

 

 

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41 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

People that review things on Amazon don't know what they're talking about.

 

 

Read the reviews.

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13 minutes ago, Quackwich said:

Read the reviews.

You are telling the guy who works with PSUs for a living and is the head of Corsair's Director of R&D to read the reviews.

 

Also, I read the reviews, none with any technical analysis, just "it works quietly"

 

Edit: and Aris did a review like jonny linked earlier. It's a budget power supply for a budget build, not something for higher-end builds.

MAIN PC:

CPU: Intel® Core™ i9-9900K Processor  Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro Wifi  CPU Cooler: Scythe Fuma 2  GPU: EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra  RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) 3000Mhz CL15

Case: CoolerMaster TD500 Mesh PSU: Thermaltake GF1 PE 750w Storage: 1TB Western Digital Blue 3D + 1TB Crucial P1 + 1TB ADATA XPG Gammix S11 Pro + 4TB Seagate Barracuda 5400RPM OS: Windows 10 Home

Headphones: Philips SHP9500s   Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Cherry MX Red  Displays: Gigabyte M27Q (27" 1440p 170hz IPS), Samsung UN32EH4003FXZA (32" 768p 60hz TV)

 

SECONDARY PC:

CPU: Intel® Core™ i3-9100F Processor  Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4-CB  CPU Cooler: Arctic Alpine 12 CO  GPU: EVGA RTX 3060 XC RAM: ADATA XPG 16GB (2x8GB) 2400Mhz CL16

Case: CyberpowerPC Onyxia  PSU: ATNG ATA-B 800w 80 Plus Bronze  Storage: 500GB Samsung 850 EVO + 2TB Seagate FireCuda SSHD 5400RPM    OS: Windows 10 Home

 

Former parts that I've used: Acer XG270HU, Asus Dual OC 2080, Gigabyte Aorus Master 3080, Gigabyte Gaming OC 3080, EVGA XC3 Ultra 3080, EVGA FTW3 Ultra 3080 Ti

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7 hours ago, Quackwich said:

Read the reviews.

Maybe you should try the same? How many of the reviews even mention the topology, regulation, ripple, transient response, fan RPM etc etc etc? You know, the things that you would expect from any actual review?

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Thank you guys very much for your input. I dont think I will regret this purchase as it currently seems like the best thing for the money. And to be honest I agree with jonnyGURU on this one, that the amazon reviews aren't to be taken seriously, and that my decision relies on actual publications.

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6 minutes ago, why_umar1 said:

that the amazon reviews aren't to be taken seriously,

Usually the reviews are just based on if it booted or not. And not an actual review so don't worry about it..

PC: Motherboard: ASUS B550M TUF-Plus, CPU: Ryzen 3 3100, CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34, GPU: GIGABYTE WindForce GTX1650S, RAM: HyperX Fury RGB 2x8GB 3200 CL16, Case, CoolerMaster MB311L ARGB, Boot Drive: 250GB MX500, Game Drive: WD Blue 1TB 7200RPM HDD.

 

Peripherals: GK61 (Optical Gateron Red) with Mistel White/Orange keycaps, Logitech G102 (Purple), BitWit Ensemble Grey Deskpad. 

 

Audio: Logitech G432, Moondrop Starfield, Mic: Razer Siren Mini (White).

 

Phone: Pixel 3a (Purple-ish).

 

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7 hours ago, MrBrightSyde said:

You are telling the guy who works with PSUs for a living and is the head of Corsair's Director of R&D to read the reviews.

 

HOLY CRAP !

 

is it true @jonnyGURU , you work at Corsair R&D ?!

 

P.S : i actually need help with a buying decision regarding a Corsair PSU and i could use your input !

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10 hours ago, Yaxir said:

you work at Corsair R&D ?!

you can read his description, and yes R&D for corsiar psus.

PC: Motherboard: ASUS B550M TUF-Plus, CPU: Ryzen 3 3100, CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34, GPU: GIGABYTE WindForce GTX1650S, RAM: HyperX Fury RGB 2x8GB 3200 CL16, Case, CoolerMaster MB311L ARGB, Boot Drive: 250GB MX500, Game Drive: WD Blue 1TB 7200RPM HDD.

 

Peripherals: GK61 (Optical Gateron Red) with Mistel White/Orange keycaps, Logitech G102 (Purple), BitWit Ensemble Grey Deskpad. 

 

Audio: Logitech G432, Moondrop Starfield, Mic: Razer Siren Mini (White).

 

Phone: Pixel 3a (Purple-ish).

 

Build Log: 

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32 minutes ago, TofuHaroto said:

you can read his description, and yes R&D for corsiar psus.

Amazing !

 

its great to have such a knowledgeable and reputed presence in these forums !

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