How would i know if the PSU is good

[deathtaco]

Hello im wondering how to know if the PSU im getting is going to be good or worth the money to buy?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Ask us.

 

[Brunostako]

First, check if it has 80+ certification, then check for test reviews of that PSU to know if it can hold stress scenarios without failing.

What PSU is the one you're gonna buy?

 

[Havo_k]

Good PSU brands : Anything that is 80+ bronze and higher certified from Seasonic, Corsair, XFX and Antec. Even EVGA is good.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqThn3C-zg4
Linus touches on some good points here ^

http://www.newegg.com/product/CategoryIntelligenceArticle.aspx?articleId=199
More info on the egg ^

 

[deathtaco]

First, check if it has 80+ certification, then check for test reviews of that PSU to know if it can hold stress scenarios without failing.

What PSU is the one you're gonna buy?

the psu i might be getting is
http://www.computerstore.co.nz/pc-components-motherboards-video-cards-nz/computer-desktop-power-supplies-nz/enermax-enb500awt-b500-sb-500w-atx-psu-85-88-85-meps-compliant-3-year-warranty-meps-standard-ready

or
http://www.computerstore.co.nz/pc-components-motherboards-video-cards-nz/computer-desktop-power-supplies-nz/650w-corsair-vs650-atx-power-supply-120mm-fan-2x-6-2-pin-pcie-4x-sata-4x-molex-single-rail-design-3-year-warranty#description.t

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

First one is decent second is very poor.