A new PSU for my RIG; which one to choose?

[191x7]

Hello readers this is Leet. This time I don't have a video unboxing/review for you but a question, a matter you could probably help me with.

I need a new power supply to enable future upgrades on my main pc. I'll write the power-consumer parts I have and point to what I will be upgrading.

 

Here's what I have -> what I will upgrade too.

• AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3600 MHz -> upgrade to AMD FX 8300/8320/8350 + OC (!in a few months!)
• LC Power LC-CC-120 cpu cooler + CM JetFlo 120mm blue LED fan
• Asus M5A97 r2.0 Evo
• 2x 4GB Kingston HyperX Fury Black 1866MHz -> upgrade with additional 2x 4GB HyperX Fury BLUE. (not soon!)
• MSI AMD Radeon HD 7770 1GB OC -> upgrade to a R9 380 4GB or a card from that range (!in a few months!).
• SSD Kingston V300 120GB SSDNow + Transcend SSD340 64GB
• HDD Samsung Spinpoint F3 1000GB + HDD Toshiba DT01ACA100 1000GB -> ading a SSHD in the near future (maybe a year!)
• ODD LG GH24NS90b
• 4 120mm case fans (1000-1400rpm, different models, no LED)
• Corsair CX 400W -> upgrading now for something in the 520-750W range.
• Asus Xonar DG
• 6+ USB devices
• Windows 8.1 pro x64 u1 -> WIn 10 x64 pro

Now, I have less than 100 € (EUR), more like 100 $ (USD). But the prices here are higher than in the US and many other markets.

That comes arround 650 HRK (Croatian Kuna, Kn).

 

One of my SSD-s and the ODD are in the 5.25" ODD spaces in the case. The rest (three, but will be four) are in the HDD cage on the bottom front of my case.

I'm telling you this because most PSU-s have 3 connectors on their SATA power cables, and that settup would be hard to manage if two drives were up and 4 down (would need SATA power extension cables or something).

 

I would like the PSU to be modular or semi-modular, but it's not a must. Flat cables would also be nice, but I understand they're impossible to find in this price point.

Warranty should be at least 36 months / 3 years, but 5 years is preferable.

Also, the build is black&blue themed, so please don't suggest RED PSU-s, PSU-S with green/orange LED, unsleeved cables, etc.

 

Here are the webpages of the cheapest shops/webshops available to me; I will link the pages with the PSU-s (sorted by price):

http://www.futura-it.hr/katalog/komponente/napajanja/

http://www.adm.hr/index.php?cPath=258_217_150&page=1&sort=3a&osCsid=8f00591dd67623dd92665b723d08753f

http://www.portio.hr/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_105_10522&sort=p.price&order=ASC&limit=100

http://www.centro.hr/kategorije.dac976f6fb3d4819a1f634feb3585392.napajanja.aspx?page=5&sort=PRICE_ASC

(beware, price should be arround 650 Kn or less, not more than 670 Kn!)

 

What would your picks be?

[191x7]

No one likes me?

[blackadder]

No one likes me?

i saw sesonic, and a superflower (gold) or Fractal. Those are some of the better brands. Also corsair ax or rm line is ok. Look for evga, the gs, b2,g2 models. Pick the wattage you need. Around 600 to 650 watts.

[AliveGhost13]

550W will be fine for this.

 

Antec HCG 520/620M, any Seasonic, XFX, EVGA GS/B2/G2

[191x7]

Which would be a better pick, the Cooler Master G550M or the G750M?

The G750M has better S_ATA power cables (4 connectors on one cable) but it has one cable that I wouldn't need that is not a modular cable (I mean it has two pci-e power cables with two 6+2 connectors each).

Maybe the Fractal Integra M 650W?

 

I don't like the Antec HCG 620W because of the red labeling.

[191x7]

Which would you pick; the Seasonic S12G-550 550W or the Seasonic SS-620GM2 EVO 620W?

The first one is 80+ Gold, has 60 months warranty here and all cables are flat. The second one is modular, stronger but the warranty is 36 months.

[AliveGhost13]

The Cooler Master G are pretty poor

 

Integra M isn't great

 

The S12G is a good choice

[blackadder]

Which would you pick; the Seasonic S12G-550 550W or the Seasonic SS-620GM2 EVO 620W?The first one is 80+ Gold, has 60 months warranty here and all cables are flat. The second one is modular, stronger but the warranty is 36 months.

i would get the 2nd just cause higher watts

[191x7]

Let's make a strawpoll to decide this:

http://strawpoll.me/4659418

[Aniallation]

The Cooler Master G are pretty poor

No they're not.

 

Voltage regulation, ripple suppression, and efficiency are all excellent. And stay great across the load range as well, thanks to DC-DC regulation rather then group regulation. 

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/G550M/

 

Let's make a strawpoll to decide this:

http://strawpoll.me/4659418

 

None. http://www.portio.hr/napajanje-750w-coolermaster-g750m-rs750-amaab1-eu-atx-v231-120mm-vent-modularno-pfc-052715109?sort=p.price&order=DESC&limit=100

[vembutech]

Select the type 1 PSU

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/tgrbCnr.jpg

[Aniallation]

Select the type 1 PSU

 

http://i.imgur.com/tgrbCnr.jpg

Tier*

 

And that list is actually so inaccurate that it's sad to anyone who knows a thing or two about PSU quality.

[191x7]

Select the type 1 PSU

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/tgrbCnr.jpg

I saw this a while back. Forgot about it.

[191x7]

Ok, I've decided to look for only two things:

 - 6 or more SATA

- has to be really quiet.

Ideas?

[Aniallation]

I saw this a while back. Forgot about it.

Forget about it again.

 

 

Ok, I've decided to look for only two things:

 - 6 or more SATA

- has to be really quiet.

Ideas?

Still vote on the G750M. That or the Seasonic M12II EVO.

[191x7]

Guys on an other (local) hardware forum want me to buy Fractal Design Edison M 550W

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/power-supplies/edison-m/edison-m-550w

http://www.adm.hr/product_info.php?products_id=16675

 

I checked it out, I might buy it; I like the Seasonic internal design, the cabels, aesthetics, long warranty...

Is it ok?

[191x7]

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[191x7]

I ordered the Edison M 550W. Should arrive tomorrow or on monday.

Was thinking of the 650W model but my budget got a bit shortened since I got a job and have some expenses untill the first salary arrives (in a month and a half or even more).