GPU + PSU = Boom/Melt/Sparks?

[don_svetlio]

Well, that is disappointing.

 

I kind of cobbled this system together from some free parts and a few that I bought.

 

Looks like I'm buying another power supply...

EVGA GS/XFX TS/Antec High Current Gamer/SeaSonic S12II - all solid units and can be had for as lot as 30-40$ - there was a promo with the XFX being 24$ a few weeks ago.

[marlowe221]

EVGA GS/XFX TS/Antec High Current Gamer/SeaSonic S12II - all solid units and can be had for as lot as 30-40$ - there was a promo with the XFX being 24$ a few weeks ago.

 

At what wattage are they this low of a price???

[don_svetlio]

At what wattage are they this low of a price???

500-550W usually. Good PSUs aren't expensive, they are just not heavily marketed

[marlowe221]

500-550W usually. Good PSUs aren't expensive, they are just not heavily marketed

 

Any suggestions on where to shop? I'm not seeing prices like that on newegg...

 

Also, how much should I care about 80+ bronze, gold, etc.?

[don_svetlio]

Any suggestions on where to shop? I'm not seeing prices like that on newegg...

 

Also, how much should I care about 80+ bronze, gold, etc.?

Use PC part picker.

80+ is only efficiency. These are all good. I'd suggest getting the Antec as it's Semi-modular. Currently they are the cheapest good ones I can find.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-pro650wp1650snlb9

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze

[marlowe221]

Use PC part picker.

80+ is only efficiency. These are all good. I'd suggest getting the Antec as it's Semi-modular. Currently they are the cheapest good ones I can find.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-pro650wp1650snlb9

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze

 

Thanks

[marlowe221]

Generally speaking, how do I tell a good PSU from a bad one?

[don_svetlio]

Generally speaking, how do I tell a good PSU from a bad one?

Read reviews and I mean read, not just look at a score. Good PSUs typically feature Japanaese capacitors rated at 105*C or above, look for comments on soldering, look for info on voltage and ripple suppression, look for overload information (how much can the PSU overload to), look for ambient temperature tolerance - anything bellow 40*C is bad and should be avoided. Look for fan quality (you want ball bearings or fluid dynamic bearings ideally), look for OEM - good OEMs are Super Flower, SeaSonic and Delta. Stuff like that.

[Prysin]

you should be ok aslong as it doesnt get very hot where you live....

 

a R9 380 is very efficient... so you are looking at like 350-430w power draw... meaning you ARE above the 50% mark, but have yet to reach the 75% mark... Which is good.

 

A CX600 should hold up and be able to cool itself aslong as you do not load it up 100%...

 

Keep room temperature below 25c, make sure to clean around your computer and clean the dust-filters for your powersupply regularly. If you do so, you should have no issues running with the CX600 UNTIL YOU CAN AFFORD SOMETHING BETTER!

[marlowe221]

How is the EVGA 600 B1?

[don_svetlio]

How is the EVGA 600 B1?

B1 are crapy - B2, G2, P2 and GS are the good ones.

[Guest]

I've had no problems with my 600b. I am looking at an upgrade because I know it's budget, but I can at least say that mine has given me no problems whatsoever.