Is this a good power supply?

[CrypticBox]

I'm planning to get this for my first build. Do you think its a good choice?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182131&Tpk=Rosewill%20hive%20550w

 

[bigcyco1]

better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

 

[CrypticBox]

better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

Its a bit out of my budget....Even the Rosewill one is out of my budget, but the promo code knocking it down to 59 bucks makes it somewhat more bearable....The point is, 59 bucks is already stretching a bit, and I'd rather not stretch more : /

So I guess the question is really, Is the psu I listed the very best I can get for an absolute max of 60 bucks? (before mail-in rebates, too)

 

[bigcyco1]

It's pressing your luck it's a barley acceptable psu but i think it's the best you can do yes.

 

[delluser1]

XFX Core Pro 550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

 

[bigcyco1]

XFX Core Pro 550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

+1 much better.I think this is best answer.

 

[CrypticBox]

XFX Core Pro 550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Ah, thank you! That looks good...Rebates are annoying, but oh well. I've heard a lot of good things about xfx power supplies

 

[CrypticBox]

Best answer selected by CrypticBox.