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1 minute ago, ElTopo said:

I didn't want to bring chilean peso budget into this conversation, but since you ask for it, let's say I have about 40.000 to 60.000 pesos to spend, that's why I asked for advice on that very first page specifically. Is any of those good enough?

I mean, I guess the EVGA 500B is good enough? It's not an amazing PSU but I guess it'll do.

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Hi guys. I want to buy a new power supply because the one I'm using is really old and it makes a constant high pitched noise (what seems to be coil whine). It also is really sensible to voltage changes, so when I happen to plug or unplug something on the same power strip or on a power outlet nearby, the USB ports go crazy (I can tell because it makes the plug and unplug USB noise repeatedly). I'm not a hardcore gamer and my current setup surely isn't made for it, a 500-600w PSU would be alright I think, the problem is that I live in Chile and everything you will see on the next link is what is on my reach.

 

http://ow.ly/Y6ucv  -> Don't be afraid if everything is in spanish, I just want you to see the products that are available to me.

 

So, do you recommend any of those? I'm kinda on a tight budget right now, but I'd like to get something with at least 80Plus certification. I don't mind waiting a little more to get some money, but if I can get something on the cheap that would be great xD

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My vote is actually the EVGA 750 B2. It's going to be overkill in terms of wattage but is a well rated unit that has bronze efficiency and is semi-modular. If you look at JohnnyGuru's review he praises it quite a bit. I am using one in a friend's build and I can confirm it is barely audible at all. 

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25 minutes ago, ElTopo said:

Hi guys. I want to buy a new power supply because the one I'm using is really old and it makes a constant high pitched noise (what seems to be coil whine). It also is really sensible to voltage changes, so when I happen to plug or unplug something on the same power strip or on a power outlet nearby, the USB ports go crazy (I can tell because it makes the plug and unplug USB noise repeatedly). I'm not a hardcore gamer and my current setup surely isn't made for it, a 500-600w PSU would be alright I think, the problem is that I live in Chile and everything you will see on the next link is what is on my reach.

 

http://ow.ly/Y6ucv  -> Don't be afraid if everything is in spanish, I just want you to see the products that are available to me.

 

So, do you recommend any of those? I'm kinda on a tight budget right now, but I'd like to get something with at least 80Plus certification. I don't mind waiting a little more to get some money, but if I can get something on the cheap that would be great xD

What are you powering?

For now the EVGA 750W B2 seems to be the best bet.

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3 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

What are you powering?

For now the EVGA 750W B2 seems to be the best bet.

 

- CPU: Core i7-3770 (3.40GHz)

- MB: Asus P8Z77-M PRO

- RAM: Kingston HyperX 8Gb (1600mhz)

- GPU: Zotac Geforce GTX 650 (AMP! Edition)

2 hard drives and no watercooling.

 

Also, that EVGA 750W B2 seems to be quite expensive over here :S

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7 minutes ago, ElTopo said:

 

- CPU: Core i7-3770 (3.40GHz)

- MB: Asus P8Z77-M PRO

- RAM: Kingston HyperX 8Gb (1600mhz)

- GPU: Zotac Geforce GTX 650 (AMP! Edition)

2 hard drives and no watercooling.

 

Also, that EVGA 750W B2 seems to be quite expensive over here :S

Herm... well the 650s were a little bit hotter than the modern 950 so I would recommend saving up to get a nice PSU. There really aren't too many good options there. Can you afford the Corsair CS?

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13 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Herm... well the 650s were a little bit hotter than the modern 950 so I would recommend saving up to get a nice PSU. There really aren't too many good options there. Can you afford the Corsair CS?

Well, maybe I didn't explain myself enough. Is there (in that specific link I posted) a reliable PSU that I could afford?

I don't want to sound rude or anything, but here in Chile computer parts are just stupid expensive :/

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10 minutes ago, ElTopo said:

Well, maybe I didn't explain myself enough. Is there (in that specific link I posted) a reliable PSU that I could afford?

I don't want to sound rude or anything, but here in Chile computer parts are just stupid expensive :/

Well, what do you mean by "can I afford?" You didn't specify a budget and I've recommended two PSUs and haven't gotten a lot of feedback about the pricing of either.

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5 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Well, what do you mean by "can I afford?" You didn't specify a budget and I've recommended two PSUs and haven't gotten a lot of feedback about the pricing of either.

I didn't want to bring chilean peso budget into this conversation, but since you ask for it, let's say I have about 40.000 to 60.000 pesos to spend, that's why I asked for advice on that very first page specifically. Is any of those good enough?

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1 minute ago, ElTopo said:

I didn't want to bring chilean peso budget into this conversation, but since you ask for it, let's say I have about 40.000 to 60.000 pesos to spend, that's why I asked for advice on that very first page specifically. Is any of those good enough?

I mean, I guess the EVGA 500B is good enough? It's not an amazing PSU but I guess it'll do.

My account is almost entirely dormant. Hope you all are having a grand time. Many years of fun were had here.

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