New PSU?

[Jared_1]

Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8n94Lk

 

I've been told that these 500 watt EVGA PSUs are sketchy. What should I use instead. Also, DO NOT tell me AMD sucks and give me an Intel build instead. I will immediately report your post.

[themaniac]

Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8n94Lk

 

I've been told that these 500 watt EVGA PSUs are sketchy. What should I use instead. Also, DO NOT tell me AMD sucks and give me an Intel build instead. I will immediately report your post.

here http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9 

[dappy9]

AMD sucks!11!

 

joking, you could go with a Corsair PSU

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m

[TheSLSAMG]

While I would strongly recommend fitting an Intel CPU/board into the budget, you should go with something better than that EVGA unit. The 500B is okay unlike the normal 500W, but there's also better. The Antec HCG 520W is a little more expensive but also a fair bit better. There's also an XFX 550W on sale right now that is great.

[TheSLSAMG]

AMD sucks!11!

 

joking, you could go with a Corsair PSU

At that price point, there's nothing Corsair makes that would be worthwhile. CX has a 30C temp rating which is unrealistic for most people.

[Darth-Marius]

xfx, antec, seasonic all good  manufacturers, and corsair has either hit or miss

[Jared_1]

I don't know!

[Jared_1]

While I would strongly recommend fitting an Intel CPU/board into the budget, you should go with something better than that EVGA unit. The 500B is okay unlike the normal 500W, but there's also better. The Antec HCG 520W is a little more expensive but also a fair bit better. There's also an XFX 550W on sale right now that is great.

What Intel would you say? I really need a quad core.

[manikyath]

AMD sucks!11!

 

joking, you could go with a Corsair PSU

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m

you just tempted forum religion here...

 

corsair CX is an unholy abomination

(not just because its bad, but because theres much better for the money in most areas)

[Jared_1]

you just tempted forum religion here...

 

corsair CX is an unholy abomination

(not just because its bad, but because theres much better for the money in most areas)

At this, point, I could get a modular PSU.

[don_svetlio]

Actually - the Athlon X4 860K is superior to the Pentium G3258

The R9 380 is also superior to the GTX 960 by about 10-15%

Get an XFX TS 550W - 36$ atm

[JohnKovac]

Please, don't use Corsair for PSU's...

 

 

You are better off with an EVGA..

[manikyath]

At this, point, I could get a modular PSU.

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

pick one from the top two tiers.

[don_svetlio]

At this, point, I could get a modular PSU.

just don't get the CX unless you like Michael Bay movies . . . .

[manikyath]

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do note, the EVGA he picked is rated equally bad.

[don_svetlio]

While I would strongly recommend fitting an Intel CPU/board into the budget, you should go with something better than that EVGA unit. The 500B is okay unlike the normal 500W, but there's also better. The Antec HCG 520W is a little more expensive but also a fair bit better. There's also an XFX 550W on sale right now that is great.

Athlon 860K > Pentium G3258 - i3 is a bit too much for that build I think as it puts him about 20$ over budget

[TheSLSAMG]

Athlon 860K > Pentium G3258 - i3 is a bit too much for that build I think as it puts him about 20$ over budget

I never said to go with a G3258, and I'm sure you could move some stuff around to get it within budget...

[don_svetlio]

I never said to go with a G3258, and I'm sure you could move some stuff around to get it within budget...

I guess it's possible but I'd much rather get a R9 380 for 5$ more than a 960 with that spare cash

[Jared_1]

Any ones

 

I guess it's possible but I'd much rather get a R9 380 for 5$ more than a 960 with that spare cash

I like the PNY GTX 960 cooler design. I also need the CUDA for CS6.

 

 

I'm still not sure what PSU to get.

[don_svetlio]

Any ones

 

I like the PNY GTX 960 cooler design. I also need the CUDA for CS6.

 

 

I'm still not sure what PSU to get.

XFX TS 550W - more than enough. If CS6 supports OpenCL I'd strongly encourage you to go with a 380 since it has about 35% more stream processors compared to the cuda cores on the 960

EDIT: Photoshop CS6 right? OpenCL is supported

[Jared_1]

XFX TS 550W - more than enough. If CS6 supports OpenCL I'd strongly encourage you to go with a 380 since it has about 35% more stream processors compared to the cuda cores on the 960

EDIT: Photoshop CS6 right? OpenCL is supported

After Effects and preimere is what I use most.

[don_svetlio]

EVGA's power supplies are just fine for that rig. If you were building a $1000+ rig then maybe you'd want to consider upgrading your PSU, but in this scenario there's absolutely no reason not to go with EVGA.

Budget rigs are not an excuse for a cheap unreliable PSU when you can easily get an XFX TS for 36$ >.<

[don_svetlio]

After Effects and preimere is what I use most.

Do some research - stuff like Sony Vegas is a LOT faster on AMD. Check if OpenCL is supported

[Jared_1]

I'll get the XFX PSU.

[don_svetlio]

Sorry, I had no idea you could get an XFX TS for that cheap. This must be a deal, because I've never seen them that cheap before.

 

Also, EVGA's power supplies aren't unreliable..I've been a (well I wouldn't say die-hard) big fan of EVGA power supplies. I've used them in almost every build I've done, and they've consistently had great performance and reliability. 

G2, B2, P2 and GS are fantastic quality - SeaSonic and Super Flower made

G1, B1 and NEX are by FSP or Compucase and are mediocre at best

W1 are terrible