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[Solved] Looking for a good PSU Fit

Forum CPU & Components : Power Supplies, Cases & Mods [Solved] Looking for a good PSU Fit

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So I will lay out the machine specs and see what you guys think I need for a good PSU

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-18)
ASUSTeK Computer INC. CM5570 (LGA775)
1024MB GeForce GTX 460 (nVidia)
750GB Seagate - Main
1TB Western Digital - Excess

Will be adding a 60-120 GB SSD drive soon

Currently PS is a Delta model: GPS-300AB

Reasoning for getting a new one its not enough drops off at random and am just frustrated I am not able to run up to my potential, was hoping to keep the PSU under 100 if there is anything else that stands out that should / could be upgraded let me know

Thanks in advance

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I would personally go for better than the builder series. My favorite is the enthusiast series. This one in particular, either modular or non-modular:
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139020

or modular:
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular High Performance Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139031

Reply to abekl

Yup, Enthusiast series is better and not much more expensive. More stable, has some more features (better capacitors, regulators,...) just no reason to go for less.

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MellowOut wrote :

So I will lay out the machine specs and see what you guys think I need for a good PSU

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-18)
ASUSTeK Computer INC. CM5570 (LGA775)
1024MB GeForce GTX 460 (nVidia)
750GB Seagate - Main
1TB Western Digital - Excess

Will be adding a 60-120 GB SSD drive soon

Currently PS is a Delta model: GPS-300AB

Reasoning for getting a new one its not enough drops off at random and am just frustrated I am not able to run up to my potential, was hoping to keep the PSU under 100 if there is anything else that stands out that should / could be upgraded let me know

Thanks in advance


You can keep the psu well under $100
Your system is kinda dated and doesn't require a boatload of power, basically any good quality psu with dual 6 pin connectors could handle it.
Here's a couple of 500w units
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371035
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139027

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Well within the end of the year I will be putting together a new rig any ideas, thanks for all the PSU recommendations guys

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Antec NEO ECO 620C 620W = re-use your old power cord
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371031


Message edited by davcon on 02-07-2012 at 06:30:10 AM
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Well I would be interested in getting one I can carry on to a new build was going to go with

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy
ASUS P8H67-V
CORSAIR XMS3 8GB - possibly 16gb
1 TB main Drive
240GB SATA III SSD
The not sure if I will rung 2x GTX 460 or get a new GPU
thoughts ?

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MellowOut wrote :

Well I would be interested in getting one I can carry on to a new build was going to go with

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy
ASUS P8H67-V
CORSAIR XMS3 8GB - possibly 16gb
1 TB main Drive
240GB SATA III SSD
The not sure if I will rung 2x GTX 460 or get a new GPU
thoughts ?


In that case you'll need a 650W+ psu with 4 x pci-e pins.
XFX is a good fit.
XFX Core Edition PRO650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817207014

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Thanks everyone for the advice MUCH appreciation

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