Raidmax psu any good?

[Ryallan]

So i have a pretty modest pc build:

i3 7100
2x4gb RAM
gtx 1050 ti
eh who cares an h110 mobo
and my current psu is a
RAIDMAX XT Series RX-500XT 500W
is it any good? should i buy a new psu?
and if so what psu should i buy?

EDIT : ok how about this psu? ive hear a lot of good things about it and its fairly cheap and it suits my needs
https://www.newegg.com/global/ph/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

 

[MauveCloud]

Raidmax psus are generally considered fire hazards, not even worthy of being called power supplies (with one strange exception that came out last year), so it's definitely a good idea to buy a new one. It's hard to make a specific recommendation without knowing what country you're in (and thus what psus are available and the pricing), but a Corsair CXM series (gray label) or EVGA B2 series rated for 400W or higher should suffice for those parts.

The tier list is also a good place to start when looking for alternatives. A tier 1 or 2 psu is probably more expensive than you need for an entry-level system like that, but tier 3 should be fine.

 

[bignastyid]

Among what would be called name brand units they are one of the worst available. Basically you bought a cheapo generic psu painted and polished that turd you'd have a Raidmax.

The only reason i think they are still in business is all the poor suckers who see the cheap price of the polished turd and buy it thinking it's an unimportant part instead of the the vital part it is.

 

[DSzymborski]

Among what would be called name brand units they are one of the worst available. Basically you bought a cheapo generic psu painted and polished that turd you'd have a Raidmax.

The only reason i think they are still in business is all the poor suckers who see the cheap price of the polished turd and buy it thinking it's an unimportant part instead of the the vital part it is.

You're being a little mean to turds, which can at least assist farmers in growing crops.

 

[bignastyid]

:lol:

 

[bignastyid]

What to get depends on where you are at. Currently about the only name brand I'd give a blanket reccomendation for is Seasonic.