Please help me understanding better PSUs and best PSU for i5 6400 and GTX 960 OC?

[WARCorporation]

Hi,

 

I know I've been asking this question too much, but I need something a little more cheaper than 80€... Also thanks @don_svetlio for helping me choosing a PSU but as I said before, I need something a little bit cheaper (around 55-70 euros). Website: https://www.pcdiga.com/nm_catalogo.php?ID_ORG=94&pagina=3&ordem=3&categoria=&marca

 

Also:

 - The Corsair B600 ver. 2 is good for my needs?

 - Can you please explain me the differences between one PSU and another?

 - And... (if it isn't asking too much) can you help me understand what a PSU needs in order to be "good"? I did read the this post: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/31518-psus-finding-the-right-one// and I did understand the most part but I couldn't understand the differences between one and another.

 

I hope you can explain me,

Thanks

[don_svetlio]

I've not heard of a Corsair B series. Don't think such a thing exists honestly.

[don_svetlio]

@STRMfrmXMN can you help him out? I would but it's 1:35 AM and am too lazy to write a wall of text

[WARCorporation]

@don_svetlio https://www.pcdiga.com/2/21135/Fonte-Cooler-Master-B600-VER-2-RS-600-ACAB-B1 and

[don_svetlio]

Just now, WARCorporation said:

@don_svetlio https://www.pcdiga.com/2/21135/Fonte-Cooler-Master-B600-VER-2-RS-600-ACAB-B1 and

That's not Corsair - and it's crappy.

[WARCorporation]

@don_svetlio OH I didn't even noticed that

[hewittla]

how many watts does your build need?

 

[WARCorporation]

@hewittla 450w or more

[hewittla]

you could probibly get away with 550w as long as your not planning on upgrading anything

[WARCorporation]

@hewittla Yeah I know that... There's crappy PSUs for like 20 euros and I'm not gonna buy crappy PSUs that's what I'm trying to understand. What model, brand... etc is better.

[hewittla]

psu's with 80PLUS rating are often fine, corsair makes some decent cheep psu's

[WARCorporation]

The CX500w from Corsair isn't that great... is it @don_svetlio?

[WARCorporation]

@hewittla

[hewittla]

such as this one: https://www.pcdiga.com/2/15743/Fonte-Corsair-VS550W-CP-9020097-EU

[don_svetlio]

Just now, WARCorporation said:

The CX500w from Corsair isn't that great... is it @don_svetlio?

No, it's CXv3 therefore it's crap

3 minutes ago, hewittla said:

psu's with 80PLUS rating are often fine, corsair makes some decent cheep psu's

1 - 80+ doesn't mean jack shit with regard to quality
2 - Corsair don't make anything beyond the sticker they sell you - they outsource everything and buy from CWT, SeaSonic, Enhance, Flextronics, Great Wall and etc

 

1 minute ago, hewittla said:

such as this one: https://www.pcdiga.com/2/15743/Fonte-Corsair-VS550W-CP-9020097-EU

This is cancer,

[don_svetlio]

@hewittla please, if you don't know enough about the subject matter don't give advice at all.

[WARCorporation]

@hewittla I believe the VS series are crappy... I actually googled the VS series and I've found some people who had problems with it.

[hewittla]

ive never had a problem with mine, forgot you guys are from europe and like thinks to be fancy

 

[don_svetlio]

@WARCorporation a good way to buy a decent PSU is to read reviews in GREAT DETAIL. Use sites like JohnyGURU or HardwareSecrets

A piece of advice

minimum of 40*C temp rating
preferably Japanese capacitors
pay attention to voltage and ripple
make sure the build quality is good.

[WARCorporation]

@hewittla I don't like fancy things, I just like things that are cheap and work correctly. If the PSU decides to f*** all my parts I won't be able to buy them again.

[STRMfrmXMN]

34 minutes ago, WARCorporation said:

Hi,

 

I know I've been asking this question too much, but I need something a little more cheaper than 80€... Also thanks @don_svetlio for helping me choosing a PSU but as I said before, I need something a little bit cheaper (around 55-70 euros). Website: https://www.pcdiga.com/nm_catalogo.php?ID_ORG=94&pagina=3&ordem=3&categoria=&marca

 

Also:

 - The Corsair B600 ver. 2 is good for my needs?

 - Can you please explain me the differences between one PSU and another?

 - And... (if it isn't asking too much) can you help me understand what a PSU needs in order to be "good"? I did read the this post: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/31518-psus-finding-the-right-one// and I did understand the most part but I couldn't understand the differences between one and another.

 

I hope you can explain me,

Thanks

The B600 isn't great.

 

Some are better than others. 

 

It needs quality components and to have acceptable ripple levels and not catch fire.

 

Check out the PSU Tier List in my signature which should help you lots.

[WARCorporation]

@STRMfrmXMNI saw your list and I've found one XFX TS 430W 80PLUS Bronze. It's 5 years warranty: https://www.pcdiga.com/2/15437/Fonte-XFX-TS-430W-80PLUS-Bronze-P1-430S-XXB9 Tagging @don_svetlio.

[STRMfrmXMN]

Just now, WARCorporation said:

@STRMfrmXMNI saw your list and I've found one XFX TS 430W 80PLUS Bronze. It's 5 years warranty: https://www.pcdiga.com/2/15437/Fonte-XFX-TS-430W-80PLUS-Bronze-P1-430S-XXB9 Tagging @don_svetlio.

That will work fine.

[don_svetlio]

Just now, WARCorporation said:

@STRMfrmXMNI saw your list and I've found one XFX TS 430W 80PLUS Bronze. It's 5 years warranty: https://www.pcdiga.com/2/15437/Fonte-XFX-TS-430W-80PLUS-Bronze-P1-430S-XXB9 Tagging @don_svetlio.

Should be fine as long as you don't go crazy with extreme OCs

[STRMfrmXMN]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

Should be fine as long as you don't go crazy with extreme OCs

A 960 and locked i5 would need to be on LN2 and binned super poorly to get beyond 275W.