Need to replace power supply

[niccaa23]

Well my cheapo 550w power supply (came with case) finally gave out and I am in the market for a new one.

 

Currently I narrowed it down to 2 (its on sale)

 

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153198  80 plus gold $79

 

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=98820&vpn=110-B2-0850-V1&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1021 80 plus bronze $89

 

Ideally my budget is $50-80 possibly $100-max but I can't justify splurging that amount of cash for a basic gaming build.

 

 

My system is a i3 SB w/750ti gpu, I plan to upgrade to either a 4690k or 4790k cpu and maybe get a gtx 970.

 

I don't plan on SLI but I do use dual monitors.

[AfonsoJR]

I recommend Corsair power supplies, there is no EVGA in my country so I can't give an opinion on that

[Amazingasian]

EVGA G2 550/650/750

Probably 550 though.

[STRMfrmXMN]

 

Well my cheapo 550w power supply (came with case) finally gave out and I am in the market for a new one.

 

Currently I narrowed it down to 2 (its on sale)

 

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153198  80 plus gold $79

 

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=98820&vpn=110-B2-0850-V1&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1021 80 plus bronze $89

 

Ideally my budget is $50-80 possibly $100-max but I can't justify splurging that amount of cash for a basic gaming build.

 

 

My system is a i3 SB w/750ti gpu, I plan to upgrade to either a 4690k or 4790k cpu and maybe get a gtx 970.

 

I don't plan on SLI but I do use dual monitors.

Tourmaline plates,

 

The EVGA is far superior. Get that.

[Amazingasian]

I recommend Corsair power supplies, there is no EVGA in my country so I can't give an opinion on that

Corsair has good PSU's but they are overpriced.

[Muz]

I recommend Corsair power supplies, there is no EVGA in my country so I can't give an opinion on that

Corsair PSU's are trash, cept the AX and HX ones.

[AfonsoJR]

Corsair PSU's are trash, cept the AX and HX ones.

That's why I have an AX

[soaringchicken]

Get an EVGA gold rated 650watt PSU. Corsair have good PSU's, but mind the CX series, they're not good for high/mid tier builds. 

[AfonsoJR]

Corsair has good PSU's but they are overpriced.

Well here everything is overpriced so...

[themaniac]

the evga is the better one but you could also get this for less http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea550green

[N64CUBE]

 

Well my cheapo 550w power supply (came with case) finally gave out and I am in the market for a new one.

 

Currently I narrowed it down to 2 (its on sale)

 

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153198  80 plus gold $79

 

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=98820&vpn=110-B2-0850-V1&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1021 80 plus bronze $89

 

Ideally my budget is $50-80 possibly $100-max but I can't justify splurging that amount of cash for a basic gaming build.

 

 

My system is a i3 SB w/750ti gpu, I plan to upgrade to either a 4690k or 4790k cpu and maybe get a gtx 970.

 

I don't plan on SLI but I do use dual monitors.

Tourmaline plates,

 

I have the 750w version of that. It's a good psu

[Laputacake]

That's why I have an AX

Which is really overpriced,for same price you can get a seasonic or even an EVGA P2or super flower.

Back to the case at hand

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=107145&vpn=220-GS-0550-V1&manufacture=eVGA

[Laputacake]

Well here everything is overpriced so...

Welcome to the EU

[manikyath]

theres someone on the forum with a detailed list about PSU quality, i'm sure he/she could give in a hand here to calm down the fanboys.

 

EDIT: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/406160-psu-ranking-and-tiers/

[Lethal Seraph]

Get a Seasonic

[DarkBlade2117]

Here's you choices. You picked s pretty solid one.

EVGA B2 GS G2 T2 P2 or PS

Any XFX power supply

Any SeaSonic Power supply

Any SuperFlower power supply. Minimum 650w, 850w ideally.

[niccaa23]

thanks for all your replies, but would 550w be enough to power a gtx 970-980 gpu?

 

Like I said in my first post I plan on maybe upgrading my gpu, from what I heard I think I need 650w+ to run higher end cards

[niccaa23]

theres someone on the forum with a detailed list about PSU quality, i'm sure he/she could give in a hand here to calm down the fanboys.

 

EDIT: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/406160-psu-ranking-and-tiers/

 

thanks for the link it helped narrow down which psu's to avoid

 

Here's you choices. You picked s pretty solid one.

EVGA B2 GS G2 T2 P2 or PS

Any XFX power supply

Any SeaSonic Power supply

Any SuperFlower power supply. Minimum 650w, 850w ideally.

 

thanks for your suggestions;

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207011

I may go with the XFX Core Edition Pro850w $89.99 currently its on rebate for $54.99

 

or newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207028

XFX PRO 850w Gold $140 -cringe- (this psu is actually on a old wish list)

 

Debating whether I should splurge but for 50 bucks my inner asian is screaming at me. Quality > Bargain