Using a Generic PSU?

[microDOS]

CPU: i5 2500k
Mobo: P8P67 rev 3.0
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 670 OC 2GB

I have almost finished building my PC, but I have yet to choose a PSU. I am considering overclocking my CPU, and I think 550W will be sufficient, but I find the branded PSUs too expensive, even the cheapest ones like the Corsair VS550.

I have ordered a Sun Pro 550W but that one is very dodgy (transistor explodes at 350W apparently), could I risk using that for just a few days?

I was looking to buy a used PSU, like my other parts, but I couldn't find any branded ones for cheap. I live in Australia. Since my PC build cost around 260USD, I don't want to buy a very expensive PSU if possible.

Some of the PSUs I have been considering are the Widetech PSUs (550W, but others also available), Besta 550W.

Could I run my PC with a generic PSU, or is it essential that I get a branded one?

 

[bignastyid]

The psu is a very bad place to skimp a poor psu choice can cause system instabilty and/or leave you with a smoldering brick and hardware manufactures will not warranty parts fried by a psu.

 

[maxalge]

CPU: i5 2500k
Mobo: P8P67 rev 3.0
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 670 OC 2GB

I have almost finished building my PC, but I have yet to choose a PSU. I am considering overclocking my CPU, and I think 550W will be sufficient, but I find the branded PSUs too expensive, even the cheapest ones like the Corsair VS550.

I have ordered a Sun Pro 550W but that one is very dodgy (transistor explodes at 350W apparently), could I risk using that for just a few days?

I was looking to buy a used PSU, like my other parts, but I couldn't find any branded ones for cheap. I live in Australia. Since my PC build cost around 260USD, I don't want to buy a very expensive PSU if possible.

Some of the PSUs I have been considering are the Widetech PSUs (550W, but others also available), Besta 550W.

Could I run my PC with a generic PSU, or is it essential that I get a branded one?

you need a good psu, that sun pro is a pipe bomb waiting for the right moment


the corsair vs are not good



this list should help


you want a tier 1 or 2 unit, 550w or better

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html



like this


https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=33118&cPath=535&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed#googlebase

 

[microDOS]

I found a Corsair CX600M on eBay for around 50USD (shipping included), will that do?

 

[maxalge]

I found a Corsair CX600M on eBay for around 50USD (shipping included), will that do?

if you dont overclock, mediocre