PSU Purchase Advice

[Chris Whitmer]

I've been having my system power down during gaming sessions over the past week. I did stress testing on the CPU, looks fine. GPU temps don't exceed 65c and CPU is usually around 35-40c.

I'm come to think that the issue is the PSU and am looking into replacing it but need some insight on what I should consider and any recommendations.

Here are my current specs.

Mobo: Asrock Fata1ty 990fx Killer
CPU: AMD FX8350
GPU: Sapphire R9 290
RAM: 1600Ghz DDR3 G.Skill Ripjaws (2 x 4GB)
PSU: 700w Azza Alpha

I originally got this PC from ibuypower and have continue to upgrade the components. The PSU and RAM have not yet been upgraded and from what I can tell this PSU is not a certified PSU.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It is the PSU most likely AZZA power supplies are poor quality and very unstable.

 

[Chris Whitmer]

It is the PSU most likely AZZA power supplies are poor quality and very unstable.

From what I've read that's what I can tell as well -- any recommendations on a new PSU?

I was thinking about the Corsair - CX Series Modular CX750M 750W ATX Power Supply. Little more Wattage than I currently need but I'm able to pick it up locally.

 

[xBlaz3kx]

Buy Corsair's RMX series. 700/750W should do just fine, or try EVGA's PSU.

 

[katalyst12]

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-120-G2-1000-XR/dp/B00CGYCNG2. Excellent quality and 10 year warranty.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would choose.

EVGA 750W G2

Made by the BEST = SUPER FLOWER

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $101.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 12:00 EST-0500

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=380
Review from jonnyguru.com ^

http://www.evga.com/articles/00823/#750G2
EVGA 750w Home Page

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Or this SEASONIC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $95.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 12:01 EST-0500