Recommend Power supply?

Sgt Pepper 64

My existing one is old and dead

Been looking at this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-600W-ModXStream-Power-Supply/dp/B001GLFD54/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Is it any good or any other recommendations?

I dont use SLI or really high power graphics cards

thanks

Serephucus

Post the rest of your system specs, and any upgrades you might be planing in the future, and we can give you a better idea.

And in general, no, that PSU isn't great.

uncle_sam_ie

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-014-PP
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-059-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098
This is what I'm thinking about buying.

kleefarr

Corsair would get my vote..

http://www.corsair.com/power-supply-units/builder-series.html

stable and reliable.

nesf

Yeah, I'd second Corsair, been using them for years etc.

The CX series is their "budget" range if you're looking to save money and don't expect to be putting your system under serious load.

Serephucus

System specs, system specs, system specs...

If you're not going to be using high-power graphics cards, odds are you don't need anywhere near 600W. I'm guessing a good 400W unit would do, and net you greater efficiency (and a lower ESB bill) to boot.

Monotype

I wouldn't recommend corsair or anything else without knowing what it's going to be powering. There's usually better alternatives to the CXs but it really depends on where you're buying (if it's the only item; whether postage is included).

nesf

Monotype wrote: »

I wouldn't recommend corsair or anything else without knowing what it's going to be powering. There's usually better alternatives to the CXs but it really depends on where you're buying (if it's the only item; whether postage is included).

A good brand and efficiency is worthwhile at any power level no?

Serephucus

nesf wrote: »

A good brand and efficiency is worthwhile at any power level no?

I think he was just echoing my comment - no point in firing brands out there without knowing system specs first.

nesf

Serephucus wrote: »

I think he was just echoing my comment - no point in firing brands out there without knowing system specs first.

*starts flame war*

Serephucus

nesf wrote: »

*starts flame war*

*Rages, continues flame war, inciting ever-more violence*

/off topic.

If the OP is going with a Corsair unit, make sure it's the CX V2 line. The first CX line is not-so-great.

nesf

Serephucus wrote: »

*Rages, continues flame war, inciting ever-more violence*

/off topic.

If the OP is going with a Corsair unit, make sure it's the CX V2 line. The first CX line is not-so-great.

Yeah this is what I was thinking of if he was only getting a PSU (assuming low power needs): http://www.dabs.ie/products/corsair-430-watt-cx430-v2-builder-series-80-plus-power-supply-7K9K.html?refs=55420000-50113&src=3

Serephucus

Heh, and that's exactly the one I was thinking of when I mentioned a 400W unit, as it happens.

kleefarr

Serephucus wrote: »

System specs, system specs, system specs...

If you're not going to be using high-power graphics cards, odds are you don't need anywhere near 600W. I'm guessing a good 400W unit would do, and net you greater efficiency (and a lower ESB bill) to boot.

But if you think you might upgrade in the next couple of years, well worth thinking about a more powerful one in my opinion.

Monotype

I was just advising cation when giving blanket statements about brands. Nearly every brand has at least a few duds. Many PSU brands today are involved in other products, so if you have good experience with another item, you still need to judge the individual PSU - especially since any one company can re-brand others so you can end up with multiple original manufacturers in a PSU series. The CXv2 lineup is decent enough (for the price) but the original ones weren't up to scratch.