Looking For a Decent PSU

IzzyandWizzy

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Hi I am looking for a PSU for the following build
Intel core i5 6500
ASUS RX 470 4Gb OC Strix
Msi b150m bazooka Motherboard
WD SATA Hard Disk 500 Gb
Please suggest a good PSU for the build. Also I live in a Country where the ambient temperatures during summer is at the high 30 degrees Celsius and sometimes even 40 so please suggest a Psu that will function well at these temperatures.
Personally I shortlisted The Corsair CX 500 , The cooler Master G550M and the Seasonic M12II 520 evo but If anyone wants to suggest something better other than those three, You are welcome :)
 
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Out of the three you have mentioned, they can all run under your conditions. However, there's all these ones:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-095-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438053
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4TA1156
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F84BC9891
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4R24311
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4R24317

There are heaps more. They are pretty good choices. All up to your aesthetic needs and functionality needs really.

maz199

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Out of the three you have mentioned, they can all run under your conditions. However, there's all these ones:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-095-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438053
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4TA1156
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F84BC9891
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4R24311
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4R24317

There are heaps more. They are pretty good choices. All up to your aesthetic needs and functionality needs really.
 
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IzzyandWizzy

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Thanks for the Help. The Other PSUs you mentioned are not available in my area, sadly. So I think I am Going to Go for The Seasonic M12II evo. I am getting nice reviews over the internet for it :)

 

IzzyandWizzy

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I couldnt get Your answer. Did you mean to say "out of the three the seasonic is the best by a long way"??
 

maz199

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What madmatt30 is referring to is the overall quality of the power supply. The older CX500, CX600 models don't have the best quality components. Although have been tested by jonnnyguru and have been pushed past 40 degrees C, and maintained stability, whether they will in the long term is another issue.

Seasonic, is a very good OEM. They use Japanese caps on the most crucial sections of the power supply to maintain the level of stability that a PC needs especially in humid-hot conditions. Although Corsair is known for its quality product, their 'value' series PSUs may or may not suit your needs, go with the Seasonic. You won't regret it. I have a Seasonic built Antec 520w which is a similar model to what you're getting and can say it is a very good unit. Quiet and runs optimally. Even in hot conditions.

I also own a VS550 from Corsair. (the most low-budget PSU I have ever used) Although not great, I make sure it doesn't get too hot as I am fully aware of its limitations. Capacitors don't like heat and can fail pretty quickly if the fan stops working or if there is no over-temp protection.

The Seasonic is a solid choice as they rarely cheap out on their units. If its Seasonic, you know its good.
 

IzzyandWizzy

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Thanks a lot for clarifying. I am going to go for Seasonic :) :)