Question Replacing my old PSU ?

[Bloodhardt]

So recently my psu making so much noise like ringing and the fan kinda rattling when playing games I'm thinking to replace it with new one, my system is:

CPU: i5 4570
Motherboard: H81M-DS2
Ram: 16Gb 8x2
SSD/HDD: Samsung 870 Evo 250GB/WD Blue 1TB
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB
PSU: 1ST Player 500 Full Modular

I want to replace my 1st player cpu with Seasonic S12III 500w, is it good?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

So recently my psu making so much noise like ringing and the fan kinda rattling when playing games thingking to replace it with new one, my system is:

CPU: i5 4570
Motherboard: H81M-DS2
Ram: 16Gb 8x2
SSD/HDD: Samsung 870 Evo 250GB/WD Blue 1TB
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB
PSU: 1ST Player 500 Full Modular

I want to replace my 1st player cpu with Seasonic S12III 500w, is it good?

Hey there,

The Seaonic is an older PSU, but was pretty sturdy when it was out and was generally well reviewed.

Something like this would be very good.

PCPartPicker Part List

Power Supply: Corsair RM650 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $84.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-12-25 07:32 EST-0500

7-10 year warranty, and made with quality parts. Will last you to a new build, and a bit of headroom for more power hungry components.

 

[Bloodhardt]

Hey there,

The Seaonic is an older PSU, but was pretty sturdy when it was out and was generally well reviewed.

Something like this would be very good.

PCPartPicker Part List

Power Supply: Corsair RM650 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $84.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-12-25 07:32 EST-0500

7-10 year warranty, and made with quality parts. Will last you to a new build, and a bit of headroom for more power hungry components.

Unfortunately my budget was 50$ that's why i pick Seasonic S12III or EVGA 500BR

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Ah, sure. Yes, I guess budget is key.

The Seasonic was sound, but wouldn't really be suitable for a modern build, given your PC doesn't draw that much power, you could maybe look at this:

PCPartPicker Part List

Power Supply: Corsair CX550M (2021) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ B&H)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-12-25 07:58 EST-0500

It's more suitable for a modern build, and although not the best, is a good compromise of price/quality.
The PSU is the heart of your system, so getting a good one is as important if not more important than any other component.

With that said, the Seasonic should do, but if you have any issue, you know why.

 

[Bloodhardt]

Ah, sure. Yes, I guess budget is key.

The Seasonic was sound, but wouldn't really be suitable for a modern build, given your PC doesn't draw that much power, you could maybe look at this:

PCPartPicker Part List

Power Supply: Corsair CX550M (2021) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ B&H)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-12-25 07:58 EST-0500

It's more suitable for a modern build, and although not the best, is a good compromise of price/quality.
The PSU is the heart of your system, so getting a good one is as important if not more important than any other component.

With that said, the Seasonic should do, but if you have any issue, you know why.

ok nice i'll put it on my list, what about the EVGA 500BR though?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Seasonic S12III 500w was never good. Not even made by Seasonic. Production was outsourced.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

EVGA Releases the Budget BR Power Supply Line
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/evga-budget-br-psu-series,37385.html

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

EVGA 500BR

It's a bit MEH! I wouldn't use it. EVGA make some good units. Some are turkeys though.

Getting the CX would be better IMO.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I agree BR line is also not a good choice.

 

[Vic 40]

You can look at this as well,
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-heatsin...nid=386442011&s=pc&sr=1-64&ts_id=1161760&th=1

 

[Bloodhardt]

So CX550M is better option? thanks in advance for answer my question

 

[Bloodhardt]

It's a bit MEH! I wouldn't use it. EVGA make some good units. Some are turkeys though.

Getting the CX would be better IMO.

I agree BR line is also not a good choice.

also i found my old psu brand(1stplayer) have gold psu 1stplayer AR 550W Gold, should i stick to 1stplayer or get the cx550m?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

also i found my old psu brand(1stplayer) have gold psu 1stplayer AR 550W Gold, should i stick to 1stplayer or get the cx550m?

I'd be sticking with the CX out of those two. @Vic 40 , has suggested another one that very strong.

 

[Bloodhardt]

I'd be sticking with the CX out of those two. @Vic 40 , has suggested another one that very strong.

okay cx550m it is This is the CX550M i found on my local store is that the right one? and also someone reccomend me FSP HV Pro 85+ 550w is it good?

 

[Vic 40]

Went about 10 pages into that link, think that for what i can guess is your budget is the Cooler Master Bronze V2,

https://www.tokopedia.com/oneitgaming/psu-cooler-master-mwe-550-bronze-v2-550w-80-bronze?src=topads
same, but from what i can gather different shop? Maybe closer?
https://www.tokopedia.com/oneitgaming/psu-cooler-master-mwe-550-bronze-v2-550w-80-bronze?extParam=ivf=false

If you can push your budget would this be a very good choice.
https://www.tokopedia.com/nanokomputer/fractal-design-ion-560w-platinum-560w-80-platinum-fully-modular?extParam=ivf=false

 

[Bloodhardt]

Went about 10 pages into that link, think that for what i can guess is your budget is the Cooler Master Bronze V2,

https://www.tokopedia.com/oneitgaming/psu-cooler-master-mwe-550-bronze-v2-550w-80-bronze?src=topads
same, but from what i can gather different shop? Maybe closer?
https://www.tokopedia.com/oneitgaming/psu-cooler-master-mwe-550-bronze-v2-550w-80-bronze?extParam=ivf=false

If you can push your budget would this be a very good choice.
https://www.tokopedia.com/nanokomputer/fractal-design-ion-560w-platinum-560w-80-platinum-fully-modular?extParam=ivf=false

oh wow that platinum one seems good
yes my budget is mwe v2 is it better than cx550m? the cx550m is 2022 version they say also cx550m is apfc?

 

[Vic 40]

See now that the 2022 versions of the Corsair CX-M have had some changes, with those would it actually be a nice psu. The picture in your link however shows the older version, so are you sure it is the 2022 version you would be buying?

Think if the new 2022 version of the CX-M would i buy that, but both would be fine so the Cooler Master as well looking at your budget.

Both have apfc.

 

[Bloodhardt]

See now that the 2022 versions of the Corsair CX-M have had some changes, with those would it actually be a nice psu. The picture in your link however shows the older version, so are you sure it is the 2022 version you would be buying?

Think if the new 2022 version of the CX-M would i buy that, but both would be fine so the Cooler Master as well looking at your budget.

Both have apfc.

yeah they didn't change the pic yet but the people who already buy it post a pic that look like 2022 version, then i will buy cx550m

 

[Vic 40]

yeah they didn't change the pic yet but the people who already buy it post a pic that look like 2022 version, then i will buy cx550m

Okay, since you are sure, in your budget a fine choice. 👍

 

[Bloodhardt]

Okay, since you are sure, in your budget a fine choice. 👍

thanks man, and thanks everyone

 

[Vic 40]

You're welcome.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

We are all glad to assist!

 

[Bloodhardt]

You're welcome.

We are all glad to assist!

First off all again... Thanks for helping me before to choose good psu, i've already installed my cx550m and for now i think is good, i test to play raft no ringing noise while start the game except ringing from my hdd, when i first turn on my pc it's not even turn the fan 30 minute i was trying to solve it... guess what, i forgot to turn the psu switch to on XD anyway, again thanks for help me! and happy new year!

 

[Bloodhardt]

First off all again... Thanks for helping me before to choose good psu, i've already installed my cx550m and for now i think is good, i test to play raft no ringing noise while start the game except ringing from my hdd, when i first turn on my pc it's not even turn the fan 30 minute i was trying to solve it... guess what, i forgot to turn the psu switch to on XD anyway, again thanks for help me! and happy new year!

Edit: it still ringing while booting the game but not as loud as my 1st player psu i have to be so close to the psu to hear it, is that fine?
also it just while booting the game not playing it.

 

[Vic 40]

I am guessing you're hearing some coil whine, is not a problem. If it is really bothersome could you do an rma for it, but if just a little is it fine.