please recommend a PSU

[jeremymwilson]

Morning guys,

 

I need a psu to go with this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Vk6NzM

 

Is 550 or 600 watts enough? I very much doubt I will add a second GPU so it will stay as it is. And I don't want to spend more than €100.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

 

[rn8686]

Budget? 500W is enough, I recommend the EVGA 550W G2.  You can get windows 10 keys off kinguin for ~$15. 

[jeremymwilson]

4 minutes ago, rn8686 said:

Budget? 500W is enough, I recommend the EVGA 550W G2.  You can get windows 10 keys off kinguin for ~$15. 

 

Thanks.

 

I was originally looking at the Corsair cxm 550. it's quite a bit cheaper and from what I've been reading, with PSUs that's a bad thing...

[rn8686]

1 minute ago, jeremymwilson said:

 

Thanks.

 

I was originally looking at the Corsair cxm 550. it's quite a bit cheaper and from what I've been reading, with PSUs that's a bad thing...

The CXM is still ok, but the G2 is significantly better and should last longer. 

[MVPernula]

3 minutes ago, jeremymwilson said:

 

Thanks.

 

I was originally looking at the Corsair cxm 550. it's quite a bit cheaper and from what I've been reading, with PSUs that's a bad thing...

 

1 minute ago, rn8686 said:

The CXM is still ok, but the G2 is significantly better and should last longer. 

The G2 series are top tier PSU's never heard of a failing one.

[TheRandomness]

7 minutes ago, jeremymwilson said:

 

Thanks.

 

I was originally looking at the Corsair cxm 550. it's quite a bit cheaper and from what I've been reading, with PSUs that's a bad thing...

The CX550M is a great PSU if you're on a tight budget but the G2 series is much better in terms of quality. 

[alexhelvetica]

7 minutes ago, jeremymwilson said:

 

Thanks.

 

I was originally looking at the Corsair cxm 550. it's quite a bit cheaper and from what I've been reading, with PSUs that's a bad thing...

CX 550M is good and should be fine for your desktop, that said the EVGA G2 is one of the best PSUs you can get. If the G2 isn't much more, I would buy it.

[Zyndo]

28 minutes ago, jeremymwilson said:

Morning guys,

 

I need a psu to go with this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Vk6NzM

 

Is 550 or 600 watts enough? I very much doubt I will add a second GPU so it will stay as it is. And I don't want to spend more than €100.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

 

People keep listing the 550W G2. Great unit to be sure. the 750W G2 is only 9 dollars more (current US pricing, your mileage may vary) and has a 10 year warranty, more headroom, more connectors, and all around is just a smarter investment if you have 9 extra dollars laying around.

 

If budget is more your thing, perhaps this might be what you're looking for: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

 

Decent quality, plenty of watts, and won't let you down.

[jeremymwilson]

4 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

People keep listing the 550W G2. Great unit to be sure. the 750W G2 is only 9 dollars more (current US pricing, your mileage may vary) and has a 10 year warranty, more headroom, more connectors, and all around is just a smarter investment if you have 9 extra dollars laying around.

 

If budget is more your thing, perhaps this might be what you're looking for: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

 

Decent quality, plenty of watts, and won't let you down.

Thanks for the tip, will take a look at the Seasonic. 

 

Thanks everyone, appreciate it ??

[jeremymwilson]

7 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

People keep listing the 550W G2. Great unit to be sure. the 750W G2 is only 9 dollars more (current US pricing, your mileage may vary) and has a 10 year warranty, more headroom, more connectors, and all around is just a smarter investment if you have 9 extra dollars laying around.

 

If budget is more your thing, perhaps this might be what you're looking for: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

 

Decent quality, plenty of watts, and won't let you down.

Do you know if the Seasonic is modular? Looking at it now on Amazon but it doesn't say

[Zyndo]

1 minute ago, jeremymwilson said:

Do you know if the Seasonic is modular? Looking at it now on Amazon but it doesn't say

they have a modular and non-modular version of that unit. the one i linked was the non modular (S12) the modular ones are a bit more expensive (M12) but otherwise the same

[jeremymwilson]

13 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

they have a modular and non-modular version of that unit. the one i linked was the non modular (S12) the modular ones are a bit more expensive (M12) but otherwise the same

ok great, thanks

[jeremymwilson]

16 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

they have a modular and non-modular version of that unit. the one i linked was the non modular (S12) the modular ones are a bit more expensive (M12) but otherwise the same

ok found 2 on amazon Germany:

 

https://www.amazon.de/Seasonic-M12-II-Bronze-Certified-Modular/dp/B00HHH8AA6/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474881003&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=SeaSonic+M12II+650W

 

https://www.amazon.de/Seasonic-M12II-620-Semi-Module620W-ATX12V-Supply/dp/B003HE260I/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474881003&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=SeaSonic+M12II+650W

 

The Evo is €91 and is fully modular, the other one is €94 and is semi-modular.

 

Also found this: https://www.amazon.de/Seasonic-Certified-Modular-Power-Supply/dp/B00918N4A0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474881003&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=SeaSonic+M12II+650W

 

This one is €101, same price as the EVGA supernova G2 550.

[jeremymwilson]

30 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

People keep listing the 550W G2. Great unit to be sure. the 750W G2 is only 9 dollars more (current US pricing, your mileage may vary) and has a 10 year warranty, more headroom, more connectors, and all around is just a smarter investment if you have 9 extra dollars laying around.

 

 

On Amazon Germany:

G2 550 is €100 - https://www.amazon.de/eVGA-SuperNOVA-550-G2-supply/dp/B011F7Z646/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474881301&sr=8-3&keywords=evga+g2

G2 650 is €101 - https://www.amazon.de/eVGA-220-G2-0650-Y2-EVGA-PC-Netzteile-schwarz/dp/B014JNH3BC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474881301&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+g2

G2 750 is €123 - https://www.amazon.de/EVGA-220-G2-0750-X2-750W-SuperNOVA-Netzteil/dp/B01AKWU2NW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474881301&sr=8-2&keywords=evga+g2

 

You're right, there really isn't much difference in price.

[Guest]

I would go with the EVGA. The Seasonic Evo units are pretty loud/noisy from what I have seen.

[STRMfrmXMN]

6 hours ago, jeremymwilson said:

 

Thanks.

 

I was originally looking at the Corsair cxm 550. it's quite a bit cheaper and from what I've been reading, with PSUs that's a bad thing...

It's a good PSU so feel free to grab it.