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  1. CJW
    Posts : 439
    10 Pro. 64Bit
       #1

    New PSU needed


    Looking to get a new PSU & would like some advice on these:

    Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W - Model: RS500-PCARD3-US
    Corsair Builder Series 500W - Model: CX500
    Corsair CX Series 500W Modular - Model: CX500M
    Thermaltake 500W Power Supply - Model: TR-500

    I did calculations & 500W is more that enough concerning the hardware I have.
    Light-to-medium game play (mostly puzzels, some older FPS's)
    Light-to-medium photoshop work
    Mostly documents writing/reading & web surfing
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  2. Posts : 1,476
       #2

    The "best" one in the list is the CX500, but it's not all that good. It's overpriced for what you get (most of Corsair's PSUs are overpriced these days). It's essentially a cheaply-made Corsair PSU.

    Do these PSUs represent what your budget is? Can you order from Newegg?

    Also, is this for your rig? Does it still have just one 6670 in it? If so, then you could get SeaSonic's 360W G Series and still have extra power left over for lots of comfort.

    Finally, will you always have one video card? If so, then will you ever be able to afford higher-end video cards that usually cost $300-$500? If you'll have two, then what two might you get?
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  3. Posts : 233
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       #3

    I would stay away from the Thermaltakes.

    I had three of them crap out on my customers in less than a year of use.

    Whatever you buy, get one with an 80+ rating, and at least "bronze".
    The psu is one item you don't want to get cheap on. And always, get one with at least 25%-30% more capacity than you need.
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  4. Posts : 1,476
       #4

    Not every PSU that has a good 80+ rating is a good PSU.
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  5. Posts : 233
    W7 Home Premium 32bit
       #5

    It is if it's Antec, Corsair, or Seasonic.
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  6. Posts : 1,476
       #6

    pscowboy said:
    It is if it's Antec, Corsair, or Seasonic.
    Not necessarily, but we'll cross that bridge if we get to it.
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  7. CJW
    Posts : 439
    10 Pro. 64Bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    These are the prices I've found on Newegg & TigerDirect

    Newegg:
    Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus CX500 - $44.99 + Free Shipping
    Corsair Builder Series CX500 - $59.99 + Free Shipping
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    Tiger Direct:
    Thermaltake TR-500 - $39.99 + $6.83 Shipping
    Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus CX500 - $47.99 + $5.92 Shipping
    Corsair CX500 - $69.99 + $6.83 Shipping
    Corsair CX500M - $69.99 + $6.51 Shipping

    I was thinking of the 500s just for room in the future just in case something comes up.
    I'd like to stay w/in these price ranges but may be able to squeeze a little more if needed.
    Same specs except that I upgraded to the Kingston HyperX 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 (PC3-12800) Dual Channel Kit.
    It's highly likely I'll stick w/the 6670 card I have now for some time, don't believe I'll ever buy a card over $200.00 & will not be getting 2 cards anytime in the future.
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  8. Posts : 1,476
       #8

    CJW said:
    These are the prices I've found on Newegg & TigerDirect

    Newegg:
    Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus CX500 - $44.99 + Free Shipping
    Corsair Builder Series CX500 - $59.99 + Free Shipping
    -------------------------
    Tiger Direct:
    Thermaltake TR-500 - $39.99 + $6.83 Shipping
    Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus CX500 - $47.99 + $5.92 Shipping
    Corsair CX500 - $69.99 + $6.83 Shipping
    Corsair CX500M - $69.99 + $6.51 Shipping

    I was thinking of the 500s just for room in the future just in case something comes up.
    I'd like to stay w/in these price ranges but may be able to squeeze a little more if needed.
    Same specs except that I upgraded to the Kingston HyperX 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 (PC3-12800) Dual Channel Kit.
    It's highly likely I'll stick w/the 6670 card I have now for some time, don't believe I'll ever buy a card over $200.00 & will not be getting 2 cards anytime in the future.
    Oh then I recommend the 450W Pro Series Core Edition because it's better than the CX500 and it is $59.99 shipped as well, but $49.99 after the rebate card (well, once you spend it all):

    XFX ProSeries P1-450S-X2B9 450W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Core Edition V2 Full Wired Power Supply - Newegg.com

    This will last "forever" if you will never get any video cards that cost more than ~$200, especially since you'll always have one video card.

    Not only that, but each new generation of GPUs and CPUs requires less power than the previous.
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  9. Posts : 2,973
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       #9

    TwoCables said:
    Not every PSU that has a good 80+ rating is a good PSU.
    But I doubt you'd recommend something that DIDN'T have an 80+ rating or better...
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  10. Posts : 1,476
       #10

    kbrady1979 said:
    TwoCables said:
    Not every PSU that has a good 80+ rating is a good PSU.
    But I doubt you'd recommend something that DIDN'T have an 80+ rating or better...
    I don't pay attention to the rating because it's just marketing hype.
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