Which PSU should I buy?

Hey there. I’m looking for a reliable power supply for a retro gaming rig I'm putting together at home. Honestly, I can't stand looking at that ancient, no-name unit that came with the machine—it would be a real tragedy if that thing fried a component I've worked so hard to source.

Here is the setup:
Motherboard: Abit BE6
CPU: Pentium III @500MHz
GPU: GeForce RTX 2000, 16MB, AGP
Sound Card: Some old Realtek chip
RAM: 256MB (two 128MB sticks)
+ floppy drive, CD-ROM

I noticed this budget-friendly Accenture power supply over at Best Buy, and I was thinking about grabbing it since the online reviews seem decent. That said, I’d love to get some input from you all—specifically the old guard here, the 30+ crowd who actually know their way around a chassis.
Cheers.

It should be fine, but honestly, I think you'd be better off picking up the Hexa 400W from Fortron.

http://www.amazon.com/s?k=hexa+400w

I haven't been hanging around here for a little while, so I was hoping someone could help me out with some info...

Which 500W power supply should I go with, keeping in mind that quality is my top priority? (I'm looking for at least an 80+ Bronze rating, plus solid protections against voltage surges and all that good stuff)...
My budget is sitting right around $150.
I used to have a Seasonic 430W unit, but honestly, it totally let me down on me...
I'm trying to power a Radeon 7870 OC edition along with an AMD i7-3770K setup

Modular design, comes with a 5-year warranty.

It's solid too. Pretty sure it's that newer CX edition.

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The price on that HyperX seems way off. 🤔 $209 😬

This Antec unit (Seasonic) usually goes for $230

It’s got 350W and it’s sitting $156 Honestly, you won't find a better deal in the States for that price, though things might be different overseas...
It should definitely handle your rig

Alexander Moore67 said:https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-power-supply-nesf-018.aspx
It’s got 350W and it’s sitting right there $156 for that kind of money, you won't find anything better locally, though prices abroad are a different story...
And it should definitely handle your rig

Whatever!

First thing you need to do is check what the GPU manufacturer actually recommends for power.

System Requirement 500W PSU
600 Watt Power Supply is recommended for CrossFireX™ system

Look, you can take those specs if you want, but at the end of the day—they're just numbers on a page. 🙂

placidtinker39 said:What's up!

First thing you gotta do is check what the manufacturer actually recommends for the power supply.

System Requirement 500W PSU
You’re gonna want a 600W PSU if you're running a CrossFireX ™ system. Don't skimp on it.

Manufacturer claims about graphics cards? Total guesswork. It’s like watching a local weatherman try to predict a storm. My R7 260 x box suggested a 500W PSU, but that whole setup with an i3 processor pulls less than 200W. Ridiculous.

Alexander Moore67 said:Super Flower just dropped their new Gold Leadex series. It’s basically a high-end power supply designed to handle heavy lifting. If you're looking at building a rig that actually stays stable under pressure, this is one to watch. The specs look solid. It’s built for efficiency and reliability, which is more than I can say for half the junk being sold online these days. They're pushing it as a premium option for enthusiasts who don't want to worry about their hardware frying mid-game. Honestly, in a market flooded with cheap, no-name units that claim to be "gold rated" but fail the second you draw any real wattage, seeing a brand like Super Flower step up is a relief. It’s predictable, it’s stable, and it does exactly what it says on the box. No fluff, just power.
It’s got 350 watts and it just sits there. $156 You won't find anything better than this in America for that kind of money. Abroad, it's a whole different story.
And I'm sure it'll hold up your rig, too.

Great power supply, but still feels a bit thin. It needs at least a System Requirement 500W PSU just to have some breathing room.

analogtiger19 said:wiredotter14

Something’s off with that HyperX price. 🤔 $209 😬

This one. Antec Gold. Seasonic’s coming. $230

Of course it’s messed up. They screwed something up. When I originally posted the link, the price was totally fine.
That Antec unit is solid, but it's definitely pushing my budget too far.
evo :

FSP 500W power supply. Looks standard. Probably fine for basic builds, but don't expect miracles. Just another entry-level unit sitting on the shelf.

wiredotter14 said:lol, what GPU manufacturers claim is about as reliable as a local weather forecast. My R7 260 x box recommended a 500W PSU, but that whole rig with an i3 pulls less than 200W.

It's a great power supply, but still a bit tight. It really needs over 400W just to have some breathing room.

Of course it isn't right, they messed something up. When I first posted the link, the price was totally normal.
That Antec is great, but it's over budget.
Here you go:

His build definitely has enough headroom; it won't pull more than 250W under load.

wiredotter14 said:Of course it isn't right. Someone messed up the listing; the price was totally fine when I first grabbed the link.
Antec is great, but it's over budget.
here:

http://www.newegg.com/p/psu-500w-fsp...81ADM/product/

I only mentioned the Antec to show a price comparison, not because I was actually suggesting he buy it. 😁

Alexander Moore67 said:his setup's got plenty of headroom; it doesn't pull more than 250W under load

Sure, but if he tries to upgrade with anything beefier later, he's gonna be cutting it way too close. Otherwise, yeah, it'd suffice

A buddy of mine is picking up a power supply for an FM1 build—running a 3670K and an RX 460 coming soon. We’re on a tight budget, so we're trying to save every cent possible. I read somewhere that these newer LCov units aren't actually bad. Newegg Thoughts? It’s 80+ Bronze, has plenty of protections, and a decent 12V output. Getting 17A and 14A on the dual rail. I can't find any reviews anywhere, which is the only reason I'm even looking at it, despite hearing they're a great value. I know the Hexa $33 costs more, but we don't have much choice since we're stuck here in Cleveland.

I mean, people will chase whatever deal they want, but if I were actually spending the money, I’d probably just go with Hex. It’s a better unit and you get an extra year of warranty anyway:

Just order it to Cleveland and call it a day...

If you want to spend $17 more at Home Depot (they have one in Cleveland too), you could grab this XFX instead. You’ll be set for five years, maybe even longer:

I guess I really helped save some cash there 😬

Honestly, this EVGA deal looks better... in terms of quality, power, and warranty, it’s just a tiny step behind Hex, but for $33 less, I guess if you're looking to save some cash, I’d probably go with the EVGA.

Man, fadedorca66, $33 the more I look, the $50 more I think I could just aim for a Seasonic Titanium 😬 I was actually weighing the option that crimsonstag84 mentioned. It's 80+, delivers solid 12v output, has plenty of protections, and it’s cheap. Honestly, if I were building a budget rig, I'd rather grab this and squeeze $33 a better GPU instead of the Hex. Looking at it roughly, the PSU seems like a total steal for $77. My only hang-up is that there are zero reviews out there, so I can't be 100% sure—that's why I asked.
Anyway, it's bought and I'm diving straight into the install. Hope I didn't screw up 😁

You didn't miss anything; I guess Alvin tested it on his younger brother's rig and it's actually a pretty decent PSU:

Hey there!

I picked up a PC about six months ago with these specs:

Intel Core i3 6100
Asus H110M-R
Patriot Viper4, 2400Mhz, 8GB (2x4GB), CL15
Kingston 240GB SSD, UV400 SATA 3 Bulk
Corsair Builder Series CX 80+ Bronze, 430 Watt, ATX, EPS12V, PS/2, US Version

So, here's the situation. When I first built this, I planned on adding a GPU about six months down the line. My setup is strictly for 3D rendering—specifically using the Vray rt engine, which relies heavily on CUDA cores. I was originally looking at a new GTX 1050 ti, but ended up grabbing a GTX 770 instead because it has more CUDA cores. Naturally, I've realized my current PSU can't handle the load. The recommended wattage is 600W, so I'm looking for some advice on what to buy so I don't end up with the wrong thing.

https://www.amazon.com/zalman-600w-power-supply/dp/B00XXXXXX

Is this a solid option, or should I look for something cheaper?

Thanks!

You don't really need to buy anything else; that Corsair unit should handle it just fine. I guess the power draw will rarely even break 300W.

Seriously?

I've been scrolling through forums for hours now, and honestly, I'm starting to feel like I'll just fry everything if I try to run this on my current power supply.

I mean, my CPU hits 99% usage pretty often during work. If the GPU starts pulling its full weight alongside all the other components, isn't there a real risk of burning out the whole system?

😕😕😕

One more thing; does my Corsair unit even have the right power adapters for a GTX 770?