[SOLVED] PSU recommendation for $55

[rcald2000]

I have a friend that needs a PSU to replace a dead unit. It's a non-gaming rig used for working from home, so all it has to power is a core i5-12400 / B660 chipset MB / GT 710 (no PCIe to GPU).

In the past I've purchased the below unit for people who need something to get by, but I thought I'd ask if something else was recommended. I could stetch budget to $60 if necessary.

Seasonic S12III 500 SSR-500GB3
$54.99 USD
https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-S12III-SSR-650GB3-Control-Warranty/dp/B07MWG3911/ --------------------------------------

 

[NightHawkRMX]

S12III is not a great, built by RSY underneath but It's fine for what you need.

HOWEVER, here are better choices at a few different prices:

Corsair CX-F 550w Bronze $45 after rebate, 65 before
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3H...-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020216-na

Super Flower Leadexx III Bronze 550w $40
https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-leadex-iii-bronze-sf-550r14he-550w/p/1HU-024C-00016

Bitfenix Formula Gold 650w $55
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/B8...ld-certified-atx-power-supply-bp-fm650ulag-7r

 

[rcald2000]

NightHawkRMX Thank you for the quick response. I opted for the unit below and ordered it five minutes ago. Had Super Flower not had been available at that price, I would have leaned toward the CX. Thank you once again.

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Super Flower Leadex III 550W 80+ Gold, 10 Years Warranty, Three-Way ECO Mode Fanless, Silent & Cooling Mode, FDB Fan, Full Modular Power Supply, Dual Over Power Protection, SF-550F14HG
$59.99 (+ $5 off w/ promo code SWTSV28, limited offer By Super Flower)
https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-leadex-iii-sf-550f14hg-550w/p/1HU-024C-000087
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[NightHawkRMX]

Link won't work for me, but the Leadexx iii gold is an excellent choice. High quality unit for a good price.

 

[rcald2000]

Here you go

 

[Vic 40]

I have a friend that needs a PSU to replace a dead unit. It's a non-gaming rig used for working from home, so all it has to power is a core i5-12400 / B660 chipset MB / GT 710 (no PCIe to GPU).

Think the gt 710 has little use in a system where the 12400 has an igp, unless it's about a specific connector. Just saying. 😉

 

[rcald2000]

Vic 40 I too considered suggesting the removal of the GT 710. Even though this machine isn't intended for gaming, which do you think is faster? GT 710 or UHD 730?

 

[Vic 40]

The igp (UHD 730) is by now a faster gpu than the gt 710.

 

[rcald2000]

Will do. I will direct them to swap out the GT 710. Thanks for bringing up this point.