Need help selecting a PSU in my $ range.

[Sad39]

I am building my first system... and struggle the most with the information about PSUs.

Here is my upcoming rig... (for Photoshop, web, and maybe light gaming... not a serious gaming rig).



i5-2500K

Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3-B3 mobo

EVGA 01G-P3-1452-TR GTS 450 video

8GB (2x4GB) Ripjaws X

1 TB Spinpoint F3

LG DVD RW

Xigmatek Gaia for cooling

Running Windows 7 64 bit.



I do not expect to ever add a 2nd graphics card... so SLI/Crossfire is not needed.

I DO expect to add an SSD drive... and maybe a 2nd 1TB HDD for backup or additional storage.



For a PSU... I am looking at $50-75 (including shipping... not accounting for rebates)...

I want: Stability, reliability, and not a big noisy mess... I just dont want to worry about it.



Because it is available in a couple of combo packs with Cases, I am considering the Rosewill Green Series RG630-S12. I tried looking to find the "real" maker, and UL has it as "Magnell dba Computer Technologies." I do not know this brand... but I dont know most of em.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200&Tpk=rg630



Also considering the Antec Neo Eco 520 which is made by Seasonic and is about $58 shipped.. is this enough power for my setup?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030&cm_re=neo_eco-_-17-371-030-_-Product



the Xigmatek NRP PC602 is 80 plus bronze rated... and about $62... made by HEC.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817815009&cm_re=pc602-_-17-815-009-_-Product



Or... I could go Raidmax Blackstone Series RX-700AC.. modular... for $63... but I have no idea if that is a quality build, and can only find that it is made by Raidtronics(?) according to UL.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152042&cm_re=blackstone-_-17-152-042-_-Product



I have a lot more on my "list" but I need some expert advice from folks who know... Any help/advice/warnings are very much appreciated.

 

[geekapproved]

$50 AR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&cm_sp=Cat_Power_Supplies-_-Spotlight-_-17-371-016

That Eco is good too if you don't want to bother with the rebate.

 

[Emperus]

The Antec Neo Eco 520 is a good unit and will handle your rig with enough juice to spare. Even gives enough room for overclocking. Definitely a good purchase.

 

[Emerald]

of the once you listed the Xigmatek is the best one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817815009&cm_re=pc602-_-17-815-009-_-Product

 

[Sad39]

Ok... thanks guys... one last question...
How about this PS... hec X-Power Pro 650... it actually costs less then the antec BP550... when paired with my CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339024&cm_re=hec_x-power_pro-_-17-339-024-_-Product

 

[Emerald]

Stick with the Xigmatek way better Warranty

 

[Emperus]

Ok... thanks guys... one last question...
How about this PS... hec X-Power Pro 650... it actually costs less then the antec BP550... when paired with my CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339024&cm_re=hec_x-power_pro-_-17-339-024-_-Product

For that price here is a better unit -

XFX Core Edition PRO650
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

Either this or that Xigmatech unit should be your consideration in this price range and while needing 600+ watts of power.

 

[Sad39]

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