The Great PSU Challenge!!

[Gamah]

OK, So I have upgraded my PC, but alas I forgot aboput the PSU, my 5 year old 400W monster is not really up the the challenge.

I need a 500W decent brand that has solid rails for £50-60 anyone got any ideas?

 

[SkarIronfist]

Ok ...

You ideally want a Modular design (Add the power cables you need as you need them), with gold plates on the connects to stop oxidisation. Remember buy not for what you need now, but consider your future needs.

I recently had a 500W Antec NeoHE (85% efficient) which was good.

£63.99 Antec Neo HE ATX 500W PSU (NEO HE500GB)

But upgraded to a Corsair HX620W (Made by Seasonic under design from Corsair), lookup the reviews, because of my new BFG 8800 GTX.

HX620W (80% efficient) = £99 Overclockers.co.uk or £97 Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online from Scan Computers UK
HX520W (80% efficient) = £70.49 Overclockers.co.uk

With all the gfx cards dual core/quad cores, think bigger that you need.

 

[Krait]

For a 500w psu try Enermax for £68.00.

The one i'm using atm is this Coolermaster a bit pricey,but rock steady and well worth it.

 

[Saggy]

Antec NeoHE serie and Seasonic S-12 serie probably fits in that price range and both would serve you well.

 

[Ballard]

Lots of good options out there,Check your local retailer then look at the following link;

Official XS Tiered PSU Manufacturer Brand Listing Phase III - XtremeSystems Forums

Its is a very comprehensive breakdown rating the various common PSU's against each other. As you can see all the previously mentioned PSU's rate favourably.

Im currently using a silverstone (E85) and its proven very steady.

 

[Bahumat]

Keep your current PSU and fit a couple of these on it

 

[Gamah]

How did I know a reply from Bahumat would not be useful

 

[Zenith]

Cus he's trying to catch up with you