Best PSU under 3K for gaming

[gaggudeep]

My PC specs:

FX 6300
GTX 660
4 gb ddr3

Budget - 3K INR bout $50

 

[jaraldo]

You can't overclock on a PSU safely for less than 5000rs, keep this in mind. (at least from flipkart selection)

I would go with this one.
http://www.flipkart.com/antec-vp450p-450-watts-psu/p/itmda3ncpuga3hpu?pid=PSUDA3NCT4Z4SKKR&srno=b_14&ref=8a5d9feb-ade3-48a2-926b-815cf316fb40

 

[bccorrupt]

I don't see anything under 3k I would trust, but this is pretty close to 3k.

http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-eco-500-watts-psu/p/itmddqq8dzqzkzdy?pid=PSUDDQPPZZYAGRWT&srno=b_19&ref=c22ced0b-5207-45eb-a857-81ad0dc0aee4

 

[BustaRhymes]

That is one hell of a exchange ratio. but this should work.

http://www.flipkart.com/antec-vp450p-450-watts-psu/p/itmda3ncpuga3hpu?pid=PSUDA3NCT4Z4SKKR&otracker=from-search&srno=t_2&query=antec+psu&ref=34d4a2ef-edb8-497b-91ce-29b82bb6ff28

 

[gaggudeep]

guys but i think +12V must be above 35 A?

 

[gaggudeep]

How bout gigabyte E620 660W or Coolermaster thunder 450w?

 

[jaraldo]

I know this isn't much to go one, but I've done about 20 indian builds in the past month and have done quite a bit of searching on PSUs. Like Busta and I have posted, the Antec 450p will do good. The seasonic will do just as good as well.

I'll try to find some links now.

 

[jaraldo]

How bout gigabyte E620 660W or Collermaster thunder 450w?

Nope, bad ones

 

[bccorrupt]

guys but i think +12V must be above 35 A?

Nvidia says 450w.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660/specifications

MSI's calculator says 320w, but that needs to be an actual solid 320w.
http://us.msi.com/power-supply-calculator/

 

[gaggudeep]

guys but i think +12V must be above 35 A?

Nvidia says 450w.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660/specifications

MSI's calculator says 320w, but that needs to be an actual solid 320w.
http://us.msi.com/power-supply-calculator/

How bout seasonic 430w - http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-430-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5bzevdbzp?pid=PSUD5XZ4PQNBPMES&cmpid=content_psu_8965229628_gmc_pla&tgi=sem,1,G,9226359,g,search,,25649956460,1o1,,,c,,,,,,,&gclid=CK_onuDHnr8CFdYVjgodoZYA3g

 

[jaraldo]

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1790455/antec-vp550p-550w-run-gigabyte-geforce-gtx-770-4gb-gddr5.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1894370/antec-vp550-550w-sufficient.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2105298/parts-ran-antec-450.html

The Vp450 or VP550 are fine

The seasonic one you linked is better quality, but more expensive. Up to you if you can stretch that far.

 

[gaggudeep]

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1790455/antec-vp550p-550w-run-gigabyte-geforce-gtx-770-4gb-gddr5.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1894370/antec-vp550-550w-sufficient.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2105298/parts-ran-antec-450.html

The Vp450 or VP550 are fine

The seasonic one you linked is great to

Which one will be better?

 

[jaraldo]

Well, are you overclocking? If you are, then the 520w Seasonic s12ii is your best option at 4900rs.

If you aren't, I'd get the Antec VP450/550 as they are cheaper with a bit more breathing room. I have had a VP450 powering a 7790 and an amd 6300 no problem. It's up to you in the end though.

 

[gaggudeep]

The 550 costs around 1K more than the 450w one, is it worth the extra 1K?

 

[jaraldo]

Your build might use 300w all together at peak, so the vp450 would be fine for your current computer. What model of 660 are you getting?

 

[gaggudeep]

Your build might use 300w all together at peak, it would be fine for your current computer. What model of 660 are you getting?

Zotac. But i saw in a review vp450 has only 29 A at +12V, and the recommended value is above 35 A?

 

[jaraldo]

Which review?

 

[gaggudeep]

Which review?

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Antec-VP450-Power-Supply-Review/1487/5

 

[jaraldo]

Ok, but where did you read about the zotac 660 needing 35A on the +12v? I am having a hard time finding the info for some reason, but many forums have stated 24A on the +12v rail for it.

 

[gaggudeep]

So final choice is vp450W. Agree?

 

[jaraldo]

lol, yes it will work. You had me very confused about the 35A just so you know

This is your card yes?
http://www.flipkart.com/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx660-2gb-2-gb-ddr5-graphics-card/p/itmddmmgfjyngygn?pid=GRCDDMMGFJYNGYGN&otracker=from-search&srno=t_5&query=zotac&ref=b416ed49-bb5f-4793-a503-c757cd798f05

 

[gaggudeep]

lol, yes it will work. You had me very confused about the 35A just so you know

This is your card yes?
http://www.flipkart.com/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx660-2gb-2-gb-ddr5-graphics-card/p/itmddmmgfjyngygn?pid=GRCDDMMGFJYNGYGN&otracker=from-search&srno=t_5&query=zotac&ref=b416ed49-bb5f-4793-a503-c757cd798f05

Yup but with one fan.

 

[gaggudeep]

Ok, but where did you read about the zotac 660 needing 35A on the +12v? I am having a hard time finding the info for some reason, but many forums have stated 24A on the +12v rail for it.

Please check this out - http://www.akshatblog.com/how-to-find-a-good-smps-for-your-pc/

 

[jaraldo]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500314

So this one? Good, then your PSU will have the correct 6 pin connector and will have sufficient amps on the +12V to power it.

About the 35A for gaming. He doesn't specify why or provide any links to agree with him. And when he says

High end SMPS has multiple 12v rails on them and have more than 30amp current on it.

He is correct that these ones won't have over 30A, but that doesn't mean they won't work for gaming, they are $40 PSUs after all and not high end ones

Look at this topic, it may be old but still relevant.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/345337-33-required-current-amps-video-cards

The GTX 590 listed in the Best Answer is equivalent to a 770 and it needs 30-35A.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
You have the 660 which is equal to the 580. You need between 20-25A.

Thank you though, those were tough questions for me, had to research a lot. It helped me learn a bit more

Enjoy your build!

 

[gaggudeep]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500314

So this one? Good, then your PSU will have the correct 6 pin connector and will have sufficient amps on the +12V to power it.

About the 35A for gaming. He doesn't specify why or provide any links to agree with him. And when he says

High end SMPS has multiple 12v rails on them and have more than 30amp current on it.

He is correct that these ones won't have over 30A, but that doesn't mean they won't work for gaming, they are $40 PSUs after all and not high end ones

Look at this topic, it may be old but still relevant.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/345337-33-required-current-amps-video-cards

The GTX 590 listed in the Best Answer is equivalent to a 770 and it needs 30-35A.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
You have the 660 which is equal to the 580. You need between 20-25A.

Thank you though, those were tough questions for me, had to research a lot. It helped me learn a bit more

Enjoy your build!

Thanks friend, you helped me lot.