Good ~600W PSU

[danstaines]

I'm speccing a new build and am looking for a PSU in the 550-650W range (more than enough for my immediate needs according to a PSU calculator but want room to grow). Something quiet and efficient (80+) in the £50-60 range would be good, with modular a bonus but not essential. So far, the OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular PSU looks a good bet. Any comments on this PSU or alternative suggestions?

Thanks,

Dan.

PS: Current build a modestly OC'd i5-3570K plus HD 7850, with an SSD, one fast HD and maybe a couple more. The PSU calculator I used reckoned ~400W for now, rising to 500+ if I wanted to add some more HDs and a second GPU.

 

[o1die]

I use an ocz 400w with 135mm fan and it's very quiet. Antec is also good and quiet.

 

[danstaines]

this Adata is modular and offers 44a on the 12v rail, slightly more power then the OCZ. it would be my pick but it's just outside your budget at 63 but to it me it be worth it over the OCZ

Thanks for the tip - I'll look into it and probably spend the extra on the Adata if its only a few quid difference. Do you know what the noise levels are like on this one? Its not a deal-breaker but quiet is nice...

Dan.

 

[Rugger]

XFX Core 550W for 47quid: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-psu-xfx-pro-series-core-edition-p1-550s-ukb9-85-eff-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-fan-at
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=225

Modular Alternative is the Antec Neo Eco 520W: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/520w-antec-neo-eco-modular-psu-82eff-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-quiet-fan-atx-scan-exclusi
Made by Seasonic and based on the Seasonic M12II-520 PSU...excellent PSU.