[SOLVED] Best budget psu

[bobjackieson]

Which psu should I get for my budget? I'm was looking at this one and then I saw a bunch of fear mongering about it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PGW8TN6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_RVStEbEDERC5K

I don't want anything modular. I just want something that I can switch on and power up my pc! I don't need anything cool and fancy I just want a smooth runner!

Specs:
R5 2600
XFX RX 580 8GB
16GB DDR4
GIGABYTE B450M DS3H
CIT DARK STAR
4 X CASE FANS

 

[bobjackieson]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mas...1_13?keywords=600w+psu&qid=1582223075&sr=8-13
I have the 700w version with the same graphics card but a ryzen 5 1600. The cables are also easy to wire and the 600w is considerably cheaper than the 700w

Would take a few months before it was shipped. So it's unlikely to be an option.

 

[Shay Green]

Would take a few months before it was shipped. So it's unlikely to be an option.

Ah sorry Ill check where I bought mine from

 

[sizzling]

Both of those are low quality units, I would not trust them in what looks to be a gaming PC. About the lowest quality I’d go is a Corsair CX550. The psu is the one part that if it fails can damage any/all of the connected components. A gaming pc puts the psu under high load for long periods of time.

 

[jonnyguru]

I don't want anything modular. I just want something that I can switch on and power up my pc! I don't need anything cool and fancy I just want a smooth runner!

Then you don't want an RGB PSU either.

Think about it: That PSU is cheap. AND it has an RGB fan and RGB LEDs aren't free.

That's a garbage PSU with pretty lights that ups the price. Bad choice.

 

[jonnyguru]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mas...1_13?keywords=600w+psu&qid=1582223075&sr=8-13
I have the 700w version with the same graphics card but a ryzen 5 1600. The cables are also easy to wire and the 600w is considerably cheaper than the 700w

That is also a poor quality PSU.

Stay away from PSUs that are "230V only", even if 230V is what your mains supplies.

 

[logainofhades]

As it isn't much more, than the 550w version, this would be my choice.

PCPartPicker Part List

Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (£69.98 @ Currys PC World Business)
Total: £69.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-20 19:57 GMT+0000

 

[Shay Green]

That is also a poor quality PSU.

Stay away from PSUs that are "230V only", even if 230V is what your mains supplies.

Aight so would you say maybe upgrading to this soon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-G...s=Gigabyte+power+supply&qid=1582104988&sr=8-8 or this - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/700...MIgZWE3P3d5wIVQfJ3Ch3M_Ac9EAEYASABEgI2XvD_BwE

 

[Sean Green]

At the moment I am using the EVGA 700w br 80+ bronze https://www.scan.co.uk/products/700...8gr62P0NM-KyIR9_g11JsMnT1EaghafcaAsrZEALw_wcB it is nothing special bit it gets the job done and you can find it in the uk for £55, ive had it for three months with no issues so far powering a r5 1600 and a rx 580

 

[Archaic59]

At the moment I am using the EVGA 700w br 80+ bronze https://www.scan.co.uk/products/700...8gr62P0NM-KyIR9_g11JsMnT1EaghafcaAsrZEALw_wcB it is nothing special bit it gets the job done and you can find it in the uk for £55, ive had it for three months with no issues so far powering a r5 1600 and a rx 580

Recommending a lower quality model because you have one is not helping the OP to make an informed decision. Downvoted.
The Corsair TXM650 recommended above by @logainofhades is a far better option for a modest price increase.

 

[bobjackieson]

Then you don't want an RGB PSU either.

Think about it: That PSU is cheap. AND it has an RGB fan and RGB LEDs aren't free.

That's a garbage PSU with pretty lights that ups the price. Bad choice.

Ok, how are the vs series? Heard good and bad about them! If not I can stick to a cx or antec neoeco if thats a better choice?

 

[ScrewySqrl]

VS are old and bad by modern standards. In the late 00s, they were a passable PSU, never great. Now they are inefficient and poor.

The Corsair TXM is a top-quality product. Get that

 

[bobjackieson]

VS are old and bad by modern standards. In the late 00s, they were a passable PSU, never great. Now they are inefficient and poor.

The Corsair TXM is a top-quality product. Get that

Ok, I'll see what I can pick up near me. Most likely a CX, txm or be quiet system power 9.

Checked and all rate high and are high in the psu tier lists. Should be fine i think! : )