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ChosterF   02-02-2012 at 12:01:11 AM
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I currently own a 600W storm PSU (24a along 12V) which i want to change due to several problems on my computer.

my current rig is:
AMD Phenom II X6 1045T
GTX460 1GB
Gigabyte M720 US3
One HDD
2x2GB ram (DDR2)

I also plan on overclocking the CPU by about 20% and the GPU by about 10% (or maybe more if the stock cooler can take it), so please bare that in mind.


I also live in the UK, and i'm very comfortable with buying parts off Scan

Is THIS PSUany good? (500W silverstone strider)

or the corsair builder series? CX500


thanks in advance for any help :)

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anort3   02-02-2012 at 12:55:18 AM
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Both the Corsair and the Silverstone are pretty good power supplies. The Silverstone is actually a bit more powerful with 34a on the 12v rail to the Corsair's 28a on the 12v rail.

------------------------------ i7 2600K @ 4.5/P67A UD4/Scythe Mugen 2 Rev B/OCZ Vertex 2 120GB/2xWD 640 Blacks/Antec 1200/Samsung 23in LED LCD/EVGA GTX 460/2x4GB GSkill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600 7-8-7-24/Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Corsair 750TX
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geekapproved   02-02-2012 at 12:57:13 AM
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It's decent, it's not even bronze rated though, and the Cx junk isn't either.

 

See if you can find a XFX 550w for the same price.


Message edited by geekapproved on 02-02-2012 at 01:00:35 AM
------------------------------ Core i3-2100/Asrock H61/8GB1333/XFX HD5850oc/WD Black 500/Antec 300/Antec EA380w bronze
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geekapproved   02-02-2012 at 12:59:23 AM
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This one is much better, 5yr warranty, built by Seasonic, Bronze rated, single 44a rail.

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/550 [...] 12v-fan-at


Message edited by geekapproved on 02-02-2012 at 01:00:40 AM
------------------------------ Core i3-2100/Asrock H61/8GB1333/XFX HD5850oc/WD Black 500/Antec 300/Antec EA380w bronze
Currently playing Deus Ex:HR a second time on Hardcore
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ChosterF   02-02-2012 at 10:38:28 PM
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ah, that looks pretty good. am i right to understand that this PSU will be compatible with my MoBo?

thanks for the find :)

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anort3   02-02-2012 at 11:10:04 PM
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Yeah it will work. There are very few power supplies that are not compatible with all motherboards.

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