PSU Recommendation

CapricornOne

Hi guys, well aware this is a done to death thread! Building my rig in the next week or so, just need a PSU to complete the build. Going by most recommendations here I'm looking at a Super-Flower Amazon.. Just trying to figure out what wattage I'll need.

My rig thus far consists of an Ivy Bridge i5 of which I'll be using the integrated graphics until I can afford a 7950 or something similar, 2 SSDs, a 1tb HDD, 16GB DDR3 and a Sony Optiarc all running on a Gigabyte Z77 UD5H.

I know you can't skimp on a PSU but I'm trying to keep the cost down as much as possible at this stage after already exceeding my planned budget!

Eboggles

CapricornOne wrote: »

Hi guys, well aware this is a done to death thread! Building my rig in the next week or so, just need a PSU to complete the build. Going by most recommendations here I'm looking at a Super-Flower Amazon.. Just trying to figure out what wattage I'll need.

My rig thus far consists of an Ivy Bridge i5 of which I'll be using the integrated graphics until I can afford a 7950 or something similar, 2 SSDs, a 1tb HDD, 16GB DDR3 and a Sony Optiarc all running on a Gigabyte Z77 UD5H.

I know you can't skimp on a PSU but I'm trying to keep the cost down as much as possible at this stage after already exceeding my planned budget!

550 watt Amazon should be fine.

I saw one of these Super Flower PSUs lately. Never heard of them so didn't know whether it was any good or not, what's the story?

I went with the Antec HCG-520 in the end, it's built by Seasonic.

CapricornOne

Eboggles wrote: »

550 watt Amazon should be fine.

That'll be good for when I add a discrete GPU?

CapricornOne

I'll actually be in the US next week, if I buy a PSU over there will it work here? Prices work out a lot cheaper and free shipping is a huge bonus.

*Edit - After some quick research, any PSU with active PFC should work over here, for example
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

Would that be correct?

Monotype

Karsini wrote: »

I saw one of these Super Flower PSUs lately. Never heard of them so didn't know whether it was any good or not, what's the story?

I went with the Antec HCG-520 in the end, it's built by Seasonic.

Some are good, some are bad. Same as any company. They have some cheap good ones.

CapricornOne wrote: »

I'll actually be in the US next week, if I buy a PSU over there will it work here? Prices work out a lot cheaper and free shipping is a huge bonus.

Most PSUs will work in Europe, but just check the box anyway. You'll still need an Irish/UK cable. Newegg has great stuff but you're not going to be able to just ship it there unless you know someone who lives there. What you find in the shops might vary in price or quality in comparison. Be sure to research before you buy. As for the PSU, I'd go with the Neo Eco over the basiq myself. Beware that sometimes it doesn't come with modular cables. Judging by the reviews on newegg, they one that they have is non-modular but it just doesn't come with the main plug, which is no use to you.
Your choices depend on the stock that the individual shops carry.

CapricornOne

Looking at this now.. Thoughts?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Monotype

You can get that delivered on amazon.co.uk for £50... which is €63.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-P1-550S-XXB9-PRO550W-Edition-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI/
(choose amazon.co.uk on the RHS).

On newegg it's $75 which is just under €60.

To be honest, I wouldn't bother at a saving of that little. Incidentally, that's much the same PSU as the Antec neo eco - both are made by Seasonic.

CapricornOne

Picked it up for 50 euro delivered on Amazon US. 2 day delivery with prime