PSU recommendation.

[Gamingfreak]

So I'm going to be putting a computer together for someone and I haven't been keeping up with what the good budget PSUs are these days. A lot of people seem to lean towards the Corsair units, however, they seem to be mediocre at best. Does anyone have a PSU recommendation that they usually grab when putting together a somewhat budget build?

 

It's going to be powering a G3258 and an R9 280 so I'm thinking around 500 watts should be enough with a little extra to spare. Price needs to be in Canadian and hopefully I can get one for $80 or less.

 

Thanks.

[Clyne]

evga 600b should be good

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr

[Victor Yiu]

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[Clyne]

Seasonic G, Rosewill Capstone, Cooler Master VSM, XFX TS look for 450w or 550w versions.

 

No the EVGA xxxB series is not worth buying at all.

on a budget build then it's worth buying, evga makes great psu's, evga warranty support and customer support is also great.

[Victor Yiu]

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[Clyne]

Personally I would shell out a bit more on a PSU since it's probably going to stay with me for a couple builds.

that's your opinion, not mine, everybody has different opinions 

[Gamingfreak]

Decided to go with an XFX TS 550w and made up the price difference with a cheaper case as I think it's better spent on the PSU. Thanks for the input guys.

[WoodenMarker]

No the EVGA xxxB series is not worth buying at all.

Why not? They're solid from what I've read and the several I have are running nicely with pretty low noise levels. http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=351

[Victor Yiu]

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[WoodenMarker]

http://www.overclock.net/t/1500086/why-you-should-not-buy-an-evga-430-500-500b-600b-psu

What's the issue? They're still solid units especially for the price from what I see. 

[Aniallation]

What's the issue? They're still solid units especially for the price from what I see. 

For the price the 500B/600B are good (I wouldn't buy the non-bronze even if you paid me though), but at this price point, pack your own lunch for a few days and save up money to get something better.