A cheap yet reliable PSU?

[thomasharen123]

Choosing the right PSU for my pc is something I know a little about but not too much. Im looking to upgrade my current corsair vs450 psu. Originally, I was going to get another vs series (650w) but someone pointed out that these aren't the best quality that are cheap. Now Im thinking about getting a 500w evga bronze rated psu:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-BRONZE-Tester-Supply-100-B1-0600-K3/dp/B01F67KZEC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546878709&sr=8-1&keywords=evga%2B600b%2Bpsu&th=1

Basically, I want a cheap psu (has to be under £70/$90) that is reliable and I dont have to worry about fires, blow outs etc. Is the evga500wb good or are there any other recommendations? Thanks.

PC Specs:

Processor: Intel i5 7500@3.4GHz
GPU: MSi AMD Radeon rx580 OC 8gb VRAM dual fan
Motherboard: MSi B250M PRO-VD
PSU: Corsair VS450 (450W) 80+
HDD: WD Blue 1tb
SSD: Kingston 240gb
RAM: 8GB HyperX Fury (1 stick)
2* Corsair SP120 Case fans

 

[feelinfroggy777]

No, the EVGA B1 is not a great PSU. Here is a solid PSU for under 70.

PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/R2MMQV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/R2MMQV/by_merchant/

Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£69.98 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £69.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-07 16:56 GMT+0000

 

[thomasharen123]

No, the EVGA B1 is not a great PSU. Here is a solid PSU for under 70.

PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/R2MMQV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/R2MMQV/by_merchant/

Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£69.98 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £69.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-07 16:56 GMT+0000

Is there anything cheaper than this?

 

[bignastyid]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/dDH48d/corsair-txm-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

It's under 70 quid, and much better than that EVGA B1.

 

[thomasharen123]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/dDH48d/corsair-txm-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

It's under 70 quid, and much better than that EVGA B1.

ok thank you everyone, didn't know about tx series xD

 

[Captaingadget]

The Corsair CX range is cheaper than the TX range and still decent.

 

[Barty1884]

Is there anything cheaper than this?

Yes, but to get a quality unit, you have to look to older platforms.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/TgW9TW,nB3RsY/

Which, for the sake of 10-15quid, makes almost no sense, when the much newer TX550M is within budget.

 

[bignastyid]

The Corsair CX range is cheaper than the TX range and still decent.

In the UK right now the CX550m costs a couple quid more than the TX550m and the CX550 isn't in stock.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/FdRFf7/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020121-na

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I agree, for 10-15 more, I would go with the TX550M. But its not my money either.

 

[thomasharen123]

The Corsair CX range is cheaper than the TX range and still decent.

In the UK right now the CX550m costs a couple quid more than the TXm and the CX550 isn't in stock.

Ok same, Ill aim to get tx 550w from corsair thx

 

[thomasharen123]

Thank you everyone for your help, I know what to aim for now thank you