Please help me choose a PSU!

[mikey_c]

Hello!

 

Here is my build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($57.35 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($131.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $545.15

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-24 08:00 EDT-0400

 

What is my best option for PSU for $50 or less? I already bought the CX600 but I hear I could've gone better. I can always cancel it or return it when it arrives. Please help me out!

 

Thanks!

[mikey_c]

I also could have bought this 500W semi-modular PSU for $10 less. I was about to, and I really liked the modular part, but I thought I would take it a step up in Watts so I'm more future proof. Bad decision?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&cm_re=cx500m-_-17-139-050-_-Product

 

Thanks!!

[SkywardKkalox]

 

Hello!

 

Here is my build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($57.35 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($131.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $545.15

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-24 08:00 EDT-0400

 

What is my best option for PSU for $50 or less? I already bought the CX600 but I hear I could've gone better. I can always cancel it or return it when it arrives. Please help me out!

 

Thanks!

 

EVGA B1 500W.

[Domifi]

never cheap out on your PSU

[Guest]

This Rosewill Capstone 550W is nice and cheap after rebate. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[mikey_c]

EVGA B1 500W.

 

Would that be better than the Corsair 600 watt I bought? I thought Corsair was a decent brand.

[SkywardKkalox]

Would that be better than the Corsair 600 watt I bought? I thought Corsair was a decent brand.

Low end corsair PSUs like the CX series are poorly made.

You could get something better, but since you already bought it, there is not much to be done now. It will work fine.

[SeanAngelo]

The CX600 is fine.

[mikey_c]

Low end corsair PSUs like the CX series are poorly made.

You could get something better, but since you already bought it, there is not much to be done now. It will work fine.

Actually I did return it, so I have any option. What would you suggest?

[SkywardKkalox]

Actually I did return it, so I have any option. What would you suggest?

EVGA B1 500w.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

[mikey_c]

EVGA B1 500w.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

 

What if I use this as my graphics card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card

 

Would I be better off with the 600w Corsair or should I still go for the EVGA 500w?

[SkywardKkalox]

What if I use this as my graphics card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card

 

Would I be better off with the 600w Corsair or should I still go for the EVGA 500w?

No need, you will still have room. PCPP calculates total system load of 363W without an HDD.

384W with an HDD.

[mikey_c]

No need, you will still have room. PCPP calculates total system load of 363W without an HDD.

384W with an HDD.

 

Alright. Last question, I promise. I am trying to decide on a motherboard. I was thinking ASUS or Gigabyte. I would prefer ATX because of the extra PCI expansion slots. I would also like it to handle RAM faster than 1600 if possible. However, I only want to pay around $75. I am generally okay with refurbished or open-box. Can you lead me in the right direction please?

[SkywardKkalox]

Alright. Last question, I promise. I am trying to decide on a motherboard. I was thinking ASUS or Gigabyte. I would prefer ATX because of the extra PCI expansion slots. I would also like it to handle RAM faster than 1600 if possible. However, I only want to pay around $75. I am generally okay with refurbished or open-box. Can you lead me in the right direction please?

The gigabyte is very good for the money, for more than 1600MHz you would just need a motherboard that supports XMP. XMP is an option that allows with 1 click to apply the frequency of a factory overclocked memory stick. For example you have a stick of Kingston's HyperX 1866mhz ram, and it runs at 1600mhz even though it says 1866mhz, what you do is go to the bios and change memory profile to XMP. And done, now you have the ram run at 1866.

[mikey_c]

The gigabyte is very good for the money, for more than 1600MHz you would just need a motherboard that supports XMP. XMP is an option that allows with 1 click to apply the frequency of a factory overclocked memory stick. For example you have a stick of Kingston's HyperX 1866mhz ram, and it runs at 1600mhz even though it says 1866mhz, what you do is go to the bios and change memory profile to XMP. And done, now you have the ram run at 1866.

 

Interesting, thanks. If it's not a huge hassle, would you mind linking me to some motherboards close to my price range that you recommend? Thanks!

[SkywardKkalox]

Interesting, thanks. If it's not a huge hassle, would you mind linking me to some motherboards close to my price range that you recommend? Thanks!

Couldn't find ATX at 75$ but here is a good z97 m-atx board.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97manniversary

[Guest]

Actually I did return it, so I have any option. What would you suggest?

The Rosewill Capstone I listed above is much better than the EVGA B1.