What PSU Tier would a OCZ GamexStream 700W be & Upgrade/Replacement Suggestions

[Lord Letto]

Hi, I'm Currently using a OCZ GamexStream 700W PSU I Bought used back in August or September of 2013, It Appears to still be holding up though I was Thinking of upgrading to Something newer & More Efficient as AFAIK it's not 80+ Certified (Granted from what I can tell it was released around the infancy of 80+), so I was wondering what Tier it would be considered as nowadays & was wondering if someone could recommend a budget 80+ PSU to Replace it with (Budget preferably in the $30-50 Canadian Range, $80-90 Max).
Some Links to the OCZ GamexStream 700W:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=24
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

 

[Unolocogringo]

probably tier 3 if I had to rate it.
Too much ripple.

 

[Rexper]

Don't use tiers, that is a horrible way to go about PSUs and anything really.

The PSU is 12 years old, group regulated, build quality isn't very good, crappy performance, loud, no under voltage protection, no over temperature protection... Shouldn't even be considered nowadays.

Where are you located, what is your budget, and what is your build?

 

[Lord Letto]

I Live in Canada, Just outside Waterloo, Ontario
Budget is $30-50 Canadian, though willing to go up to $80-90 Max
i5-2500k (Currently Stock but plan on OCing to 4.4-4.6GHz)
Intel HD 3000 (Will be installing a Asus Direct CUII OC GTX 780)
Stock Intel Cooler (Will be installing a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus with 1 120mm Fan, Plan on adding a 2nd 120mm Fan for Push-Pull)
2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8
1TB WD Blue 7200RPM Sata HDD
500GB Seagate Momentus 5400RPM Sata HDD
DVD Reader/Burner
1 120mm & 1 140mm Case Fans (Will be Adding 2 more 120mm Case Fans)
USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adaptor
USB Keyboard & Mouse (Sharkoon Skiller & Logitech G300s)
USB Speakers
USB Headset (Logitech G35)
Logitech Driving Force GT/PS3 Controller (Depending on what's Being Played)
24" LED TV (via HDMI)

According to the Outervision PSU Calculator, Load Wattage would be around 600W with 650W Recommended.

Checking Local Classifieds (Kijiji), I Found 3 in my Price Range that's at least 650W 80+:
Thermaltake TR2 RX 650W (TR2 RX-650AL3CH) for $50: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/modular-power-supply-650w-80plus-gold-certified/1347201522?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Antec Truepower 650 for $70: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/antec-650w-pc-power-supply/1316358317?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W Bronze for $80: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/thermaltake-750w-bronze-power-supply/1342336858?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Checking Ebay for Canada Only Items, I Found the Following:
Corsair TX 650 (CMPSU-650TXV2) For $37 Buy it Now+$20.95 for Expedited Shipping From Toronto: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/CORSAIR-TX650-650W-ATX12V-EPS12V-80-PLUS-BRONZE-Active-PFC-Power-Supply/132562572020?hash=item1edd5852f4:g:8cQAAOSwwq1avpdI

Newegg.ca got 6 650-750W 80+ PSUs in my Price Range (Shipping+Tax Included), Mostly on Sale though:
Rosewill ARC 650W 80+ Bronze for $65, Regular Price $110+$8 for Shipping: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182299

Corsair VS 650 (CP-9020172-NA) 80+ White for $70 with Free Shipping: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139228

Thermaltake Smart 700W (PS-SPD-0700NPCWUS-W) 80+ (White) for $70, Regular Price $120, Free Shipping: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153231

Raidmax Hybrid 2 730W (RX-730SS) 80+ Bronze for $70, Regular Price $90, Free Shipping: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036

Rosewill ARC 750W 80+ Bronze for $75, Regular Price $120, $8 Shipping: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182294

Antec NE650M 80+ Bronze for $80, Free Shipping: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371097CVF

 

[maxalge]

I Live in Canada, Just outside Waterloo, Ontario
Budget is $30-50 Canadian, though willing to go up to $80-90 Max
i5-2500k (Currently Stock but plan on OCing to 4.4-4.6GHz)
Intel HD 3000 (Will be installing a Asus Direct CUii OC GTX 780)
Stock Intel Cooler (Will be installing a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus with 1 120mm Fan, Plan on adding a 2nd 120mm Fan for Push-Pull)
2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8
1TB WD Blue 7200RPM Sata HDD
500GB Seagate Momentus 5400RPM Sata HDD
DVD Reader/Burner
1 120mm & 1 140mm Case Fans (Will be Adding 2 more 120mm Case Fans)
USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adaptor
USB Keyboard & Mouse (Sharkoon Skiller & Logitech G300s)
USB Speakers
USB Headset (Logitech G35)
Logitech Driving Force GT/PS3 Controller (Depending on what's Being Played)
24" LED TV (via HDMI)

According to the Outervision PSU Calculator, Load Wattage would be around 600W with 650W Recommended.

minimum a corsair cx 550w (2017 edition)

the 212 is obsolete

get a cryorig h7

 

[Lord Letto]

ok, bumping the thread instead of making a new one. currently got my computer in for repairs at a place I used to volunteer at and during some testing & troubleshooting today I found out that there's a problem with my old OCZ PSU so it needs to be replaced sooner then I planned, so I'm looking for a replacement & hoping for some suggestions.
to start off, I looked on my local classifieds & found 3 that I might be able to get within budget ($90 Canadian is my maximum as of right now, would prefer to spend less if possible) with a decent amount of wattage that wouldn't be overkill for what I have (1000W+) while not lacking (there's some 500W & under power supplys listed, looking for 600W to 750ishW), here's what I found:
Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W for $80:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/thermaltake-750w-bronze-power-supply/1342336858

EVGA 750W Supernova G2 (Warranty replacement so new but with old cables), listed for $125 but lowest the seller would take is $90:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/evga-750-g2-gold-power-supply/1382283434?

Corsair HX750i, listed for $110 but I'm hoping the seller will take less, sent a message so just waiting for a reply back:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/corsair-hx750i-modular-power-supply/1384286905?

New Thermaltake TR2 600W for $60 firm:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/new-thermaltake-600w-power-supply/1373498091?

Brand New still wrapped Corsair TX750M listed for $120, asked what the lowest they would take and got a reply of "maybe $100?", so if $100 is the rock bottom price then that's $10 over budget, I could live with that if it's worth the extra $10 over the EVGA): https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/kitchener-waterloo/corsair-tx750m-psu-750w-80-gold-new-120/1379941817?

as for a brand new PSU from a store, ca.pcpartpicker.com only shows 1/2 options within my search criteria (up to $78(+tax (& maybe shipping)), semi or fully modular, 80+ Bronze or better), a Rosewill Glacier 600M or 700M, both are listed for $75 at Newegg while the 600W is $77 at PC-Canada.com & the 700W is $90+ from Amazon.

of those, what would be the best to go for & any others you people can think of/find?