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Replacement PSU

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  • 20-10-2017 10:25am
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    mcgovern
    Registered Users Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    Came down this morning to find PC wouldn't boot and a smell of ozone so I'm guessing the PSU is blown. It was a CX430, powering an i3 (built based on original recommendation here).
    What would a good replacement be? It cost >€40 at the time but they seem to be quite expensive these days...
    PC is mainly used for browsing, playing music, nothing too strenuous.


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    If it's just powering a CPU, I'd get the cheapest be quiet! Pure Power 10ATX-size PSU available (300-350W is fine).
    If you think you'll ever put a gaming GPU in, or want to keep it for a future upgrade, go for at least 430W as before.

    XFX XT / EVGA B2 are good, too.


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