I'm looking to buy a PSU for my PC build. I would prefer an energy efficient, modular type. With PCI-e power output. and approx 550 - 600 watt output. Any recommendations for a good one? I don't mind paying a bit over the odds.
I had this problem of deciding on a PSU to replace my hiper 480W, people say corsair but looking at the prices i picked up a Hiper 670w which peaks at ~730W, for the price of the corsair HX520. so i dont have a modular PSU but iv got great value for money and a 80% efficienct PSU. i guess the peak of the HX520 is about 580W, but thats still far lower than 670W rated. Corsair are very over priced.
Actually, the hiper was my first choice before I posted here. Mostly because of the price and good reviews. Yeah, the corsair is VERY expensive, a bit more than I was prepared to pay, I was thinking about £70.
Read your review Pope, it does look like a good PSU.. I saw it for £97 on a website, so I guess it has come down since the review. Still a little TOO pricey for me. But then I again, I might change my mind when I actually decide on what PSU to get.
On Ebuyer its £89.38 for the 620 I think its the same price on scan. The Hipers look good but have had no experience with them.
I think the 520 is a down rated 650w to be quieter and more efficient at the rated specs, similar thing for the 620w as well
Corsair HX 520 Corsair HX 620 Silverstone Olympia 650 Silverstone Decathlon 650 PCP&C Silencer 750 Silverstone Zeus 750 Silverstone Zeus 850
They've been absolutely great for me, and I love them. But I also know that a fair amount of people have had problems with them (they just crap out etc).
hmm, that's not GREAT news about the Hiper crapping out sometimes. I may well just bite the bullet and get the Corsair 520, that SHOULD be enough, I'm not gonna be overclocking or stuff like that.
Both a friend and I both had Hipers die on us. He replaced his with something different, but I bought another - just so I could leave the modular cables attached to devices and replace the PSU unit! However I'm now looking for another PSU. There's nothing wrong with this Hiper (touches wood), but I want to transfer it into another machine and get something a bit beefy for main PC.
Hey Bursar... long time no 'see' I can heartily recommend the 750w PCP&C Ultra-Quiet Quad Silence I bought one for my new (quad-core) build... for 'just' £99/£117.xx (it would've cost nigh-on double that price just a few months ago!)
