Semi-Modular PSU

[neffemaxi]

Hey There

I would be very greatful if you guys could help me pick a semi-modular PSU for my new build. I'll need a 650 PSU for the system and since there are so many PSU's to choose from I don't know which one is the best bang for the buck. I am a college student so keep that in mind. 

 

Thanks, Felix.

[Mick Naughty]

Could put in the search parameters in Newegg. Then buy price and rating. That would tell you bang for the buck. 

 

Then buy that model from where ever gives you the best price. 

[neffemaxi]

1 minute ago, Mick Naughty said:

Could put in the search parameters in Newegg. Then buy price and rating. That would tell you bang for the buck. 

 

Then buy that model from where ever gives you the best price. 

Ok thanks for the reply! I'll see what I can find.

[aezakmi]

I bought the CX650 for my sis and works great, I think there's a more expensive model called CX650M, it's the exact same unit but with flashy connectors

[neffemaxi]

Just now, aezakmi said:

I bought the CX650 for my sis and works great, I think there's a more expensive model called CX650M, it's the exact same unit but with flashy connectors

Ok thanks that's not a semi-modular one though.

[aezakmi]

1 minute ago, neffemaxi said:

Ok thanks that's not a semi-modular one though.

it says that here but nvm

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139148

[LienusLateTips]

16 minutes ago, neffemaxi said:

Hey There

I would be very greatful if you guys could help me pick a semi-modular PSU for my new build. I'll need a 650 PSU for the system and since there are so many PSU's to choose from I don't know which one is the best bang for the buck. I am a college student so keep that in mind. 

 

Thanks, Felix.

Why 650W? What components? 

 

Generally you won't need 650 unless you have HEDT/Vega/SLI/CF/R9 Firehouse X2. 

1 minute ago, aezakmi said:

it says that here but nvm

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139148

That's the CX650M, not CX650.

[Yatys 93]

the "M" version is semi, the none M is not

[neffemaxi]

1 minute ago, aezakmi said:

it says that here but nvm

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139148

Oh, sorry. I was on another site and it's different on there. :https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/corsair-cx650-v2-650w-power-supply-computer-6188178?dclid=CKLkvP_p0NoCFRVx4AodMTwPxA&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwiPbWBRBtEiwAJakcpEEsuEj4TGAljKcWGDDtldykP6GoGQK8_mm1ID0j4cbYJrEJ7dQTRxoCEg0QAvD_BwE

 

Idk why but maybe because the one I was looking at was the "v2"

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Just now, neffemaxi said:

Oh, sorry. I was on another site and it's different on there. :https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/corsair-cx650-v2-650w-power-supply-computer-6188178?dclid=CKLkvP_p0NoCFRVx4AodMTwPxA&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwiPbWBRBtEiwAJakcpEEsuEj4TGAljKcWGDDtldykP6GoGQK8_mm1ID0j4cbYJrEJ7dQTRxoCEg0QAvD_BwE

 

Idk why but maybe because the one I was looking at was the "v2"

Now, that IS the CX650. There's two versions, CX650/CX650M.

[neffemaxi]

1 minute ago, JDE said:

Why 650W? What components? 

 

Generally you won't need 650 unless you have HEDT/Vega/SLI/CF/R9 Firehouse X2. 

That's the CX650M, not CX650.

Well I am going to run an i7-8700k at something around 5 GHz, a GTX 1070ti FTW, 16GB of RAM and the rest doesn't really make a difference.

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Just now, neffemaxi said:

Well I am going to run an i7-8700k at something around 5 GHz, a GTX 1070ti FTW, 16GB of RAM and the rest doesn't really make a difference.

I'd get a better PSU then. Go for something like EVGA G2/G3/Corsair TXM/RMx/SeaSonic Focus Plus/Focus Plus Gold/PRIME Gold/be Quiet! Straight Power 11. If you have the money for those components, you likely have the money for a good PSU.

[neffemaxi]

Just now, JDE said:

I'd get a better PSU then. Go for something like EVGA G2/G3/Corsair TXM/RMx/SeaSonic Focus Plus/Focus Plus Gold/PRIME Gold/be Quiet! Straight Power 11. If you have the money for those components, you likely have the money for a good PSU.

Ok thanks. I guess you're right. Thanks for helping me out, I appreciate it!

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, neffemaxi said:

Ok thanks. I guess you're right. Thanks for helping me out, I appreciate it!

Those units are still in the affordable side of things, $60-100

 

[neffemaxi]

2 minutes ago, JDE said:

Those units are still in the affordable side of things, $60-100

 

Yep, Thanks again and have a good one.