Question need a new psu

[pearce_pc]

need a new psu but im not spening huge money on one.
specs
rx 580 8gb gpu (8pin pcie)
16gb ram
b350m pro motherboard
ryzen 5 1500x
1tb hdd

 

[Barty1884]

What kind of budget do you have? Where are you located?

I'd shoot for a quality ~500W unit. CX550 from Corsair available to you?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Max budget?

I would suggest a quality 500 or 550w minimum.

 

[pearce_pc]

What kind of budget do you have? Where are you located?

I'd shoot for a quality ~500W unit. CX550 from Corsair available to you?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/381552818452

will this work

 

[Barty1884]

Yes, it would.
However, for the money, I'd recommend opting for the TX550M:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...d-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

Or, for only marginally more, the TX650M for additional long-term headroom:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...d-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020132-na

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The CXM are pretty good, but the TXMs are better if you can find them for a simmilar price.

 

[pearce_pc]

Yes, it would.
However, for the money, I'd recommend opting for the TX550M:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...d-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

Or, for only marginally more, the TX650M for additional long-term headroom:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...d-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020132-na

and they have 8pin pcie?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Multiple

 

[Barty1884]

and they have 8pin pcie?

Yes, two on the 550 and four on the 650.

 

[pearce_pc]

Yes, two on the 550 and four on the 650.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/223326931479

is this a good psu?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Its a no-name unit and certainly not something id want to pair with any RX580.

If you need something less expensive and are looking used, here's a used Corsair CX550M unit for less money.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORSAIR-...685851?hash=item469a415ddb:g:WMEAAOSwqSRdOmED

 

[Barty1884]

No, for a variety of reasons. It's from a 'manufacturer' known to produce junk.
It's rated for 34A on the 12V rail (= 408W, so does not a "550W" PSU make) and who knows if it could do 408W reliably to begin with, or under what sort of temperature scenarios it was tested/rated at.
It's also "refurbished". Nobody is putting the time/effort into truly testing and refurbishing a unit to then sell it for 30quid like the seller claims.

It's garbage, likely has zero protections. So if something goes wrong, it may well take other components down with it.

 

[pearce_pc]

No, for a variety of reasons. It's from a 'manufacturer' known to produce junk.
It's rated for 34A on the 12V rail (= 408W, so does not a "550W" PSU make) and who knows if it could do 408W reliably to begin with, or under what sort of temperature scenarios it was tested/rated at.
It's also "refurbished". Nobody is putting the time/effort into truly testing and refurbishing a unit to then sell it for 30quid like the seller claims.

It's garbage, likely has zero protections. So if something goes wrong, it may well take other components down with it.

okay thanks mate.

 

[pearce_pc]

Its a no-name unit and certainly not something id want to pair with any RX580.

If you need something less expensive and are looking used, here's a used Corsair CX550M unit for less money.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORSAIR-...685851?hash=item469a415ddb:g:WMEAAOSwqSRdOmED

i can go to 55 euros and im in ireland. i dont mind if its used

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corsair-...188968&hash=item592ff8729b:g:Ou4AAOSwEwFdMDO7

 

[Barty1884]

i can go to 55 euros and im in ireland. i dont mind if its used

A PSU is one aspect that I'd be hesitant to buy used. I've done it, it can be done - but remember, you've no idea how hard it was used, you (rarely) have transferable warranty etc.

You may well find you need to replace it again in a couple of years - or worse, it's been used pretty hard and may not last at all.
I'd highly recommend pushing that budget to ~70EUR if you can, and pick up the TX550M new..... but failing that, the CX550M you linked would be fine.