Which PSU should I buy?

That should run smoothly too

http://www.techpowerup.com/super-flower-fx...-nesf-040.aspx

29A on the 12V rail

If they’re really planning on blowing their entire budget then Super Flower 550 Gold or Antec 550 Gold... both come with a 5-year warranty.

Basically, any Gold-rated unit you can find within that price range that has a 5-year warranty will do fine.😬

Hey everyone! I’m looking to pick your brains and get some expert advice on a few different power supplies I've been eyeing:

1. EVGA 430 - ATX, 80+ Bronze (120 mm)
2. Corsair VS550 - ATX, 80+ White (120 mm)
3. Corsair CX430 - ATX, 80+ Bronze (120 mm)
4. XFX Core 600 - ATX, 80+ Bronze (120 mm)
5. Thermaltake Smart SE 530, ATX, 87+ Modular (140 mm)

Prices are hovering somewhere between $4 and $150. What I really need is a rock-solid unit—something reliable enough that I can play around with overclocking whenever the mood strikes, and more importantly, something that can handle my system running 24/7 without me constantly worrying about a sudden crash...

Fortron Raider 550w

Is it actually smart to reuse an old power supply for a new build?
I'm looking at a Corsair TX750 that's about to hit its seven-year mark. It’s been running perfectly this entire time—as we speak, it's still going strong. Honestly, it hasn't failed me once.
The new setup is that gaming build you guys recommended to me. I was thinking about shifting those funds toward something else, like a better SSD or similar upgrades.

TX was a solid series. I’ve got a TX750 from around that same era, and it’s still kicking today. Honestly, with power supplies built at this level of quality, you shouldn't run into issues—my voltages have stayed rock steady since back in 2008.

Btw, not sure which specific build is recommended, but you probably won't need more than 500W of high-quality juice, so you'll have plenty of headroom.

If everything is functioning correctly, there’s absolutely no reason to change a thing.

Just pop it open, blow out the dust, and you're good to go

Greetings. Here is my current setup:
Intel i5-4590
4 GB DDR3 RAM
64 GB SSD
ASUS H81M-K Motherboard
and an MS 400W power supply.
I am planning to add another 4 GB of RAM, a 1 TB HDD, and an R7 360 2 GB GDDR5 graphics card—so, I wanted to ask if this power supply can handle those additions, or if I should look into buying something more powerful? Best regards.

That’s a different story altogether... I guess it really just comes down to your budget.

Man, this thread is getting pretty wild with all these power supply recommendations... honestly, if someone doesn't actually know their stuff, it might be better to just stay quiet rather than diving into deep philosophies about voltage and efficiency... I mean, you can't truly judge a PSU's stability unless you're looking at an oscilloscope while it's under a full load. I've actually run some tests myself—doing some measurements where even with the CPU and GPU overclocked, the total draw didn't even cross 180 watts during burn-in tests (mind you, that's a pretty light load considering we're talking about an Intel i5 paired with a Radeon R9 200 series card)... though, I suppose you really just need to make sure you distribute the cables correctly... cheers! 🙂

There’s a huge difference between a power supply actually working and it being any good. MS units are pretty much known for being junk; they cut corners on every single component just to save a buck. You're basically buying a "400w" unit for $33.

As far as I know, the only decent MS series was the one manufactured by Fortron, or maybe FSP

I'm running a Phenom 965 paired with an R9 280.

I'm looking to upgrade to a more powerful power supply.

Here’s what I’m currently considering:

700W Power Supply, Antec VPF, ATX v2.3, 120mm fan$190 comes with a 2-year warranty

700W Power Supply, Chieftec Smart Series GPS-700A8, ATX v2.3, 120mm fan, PFC, 2-year warranty$157

700W Power Supply, Cooler Master B700, RS700-ACABB1, ATX v2.3, 120mm fan, PFC$200 comes with a 3-year warranty

Which one of these should I go with? Or maybe you guys have a better suggestion?

What's the point of running a 700W power supply for a build like that? Honestly, a solid 500W unit is plenty. You could grab something like a Fortron Hyper 500, which comes with a 60-month warranty, and call it a day. If you’re really looking to overbuild because you've got plans for a major upgrade down the road, then sure, go for the Fortron Raider 650w. But otherwise, it feels like overkill.

swiftfalcon89 said:Why on earth would you need a 700W power supply for that setup? A high-quality 500W unit is plenty... something like a Fortron Hyper 500 with a 60-month warranty. If you really want more headroom for future upgrades, just grab the Fortron Raider 650w

A solid 500W unit costs more than those 700W ones anyway... and I assume these aren't total junk... but if something fails or I add another GPU later, God help me...🙂

That Fortron is almost $210 including shipping, I think? It has a 5-year warranty, which is great...

I don't know, the Chieftec Smart or Cooler Master B series seem pretty mediocre to me. I guess you could find an Antec that's even cheaper.

For $600+
http://www.amazon.com/super-flower-gold-psu

And this one’s a decent deal if you want modularity, plus it comes with a 5-year warranty
http://www.newegg.com/fortron-power-supply-500w

Nah.

They actually make one for lower wattage models too $210, honestly not sure where you even tracked that one down

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