Which PSU to buy for my system?

[blackogen]

Hi,

I'm looking to get rid of my generic PSU (Headway 500W) that came with my PC when I bought it. Currently, I have two options (both are used before, but in working condition):

1. Cooler Master: Elite Power 460W
2. Andyson F550

Here are my system specifications:

Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20Ghz
6.00 GB of RAM
ASUS H81M-K
Palit GeForce GTX750 StormX OC 2GB (currently on integrated graphics but I'm going to buy this graphics card)

I don't want to overclock anything, just want to run the above system safely. Thanks in advance!

 

[clutchc]

According to this: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page23934.htm
the Andyson has a pair of +12V rails rated for 20A each @ 405W.
The Elite 460W is rated for 18A on each of 2 x +12V rails for a total of 324W. I had one of these. Not very good quality. Go with the Andyson.

 

[blackogen]

According to this: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page23934.htm
the Andyson has a pair of +12V rails rated for 20A each @ 405W.
The Elite 460W is rated for 18A on each of 2 x +12V rails for a total of 324W. I had one of these. Not very good quality. Go with the Andyson.

So the Andyson one would provide sufficient power for my system right?

 

[clutchc]

According to this: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page23934.htm
the Andyson has a pair of +12V rails rated for 20A each @ 405W.
The Elite 460W is rated for 18A on each of 2 x +12V rails for a total of 324W. I had one of these. Not very good quality. Go with the Andyson.

So the Andyson one would provide sufficient power for my system right?

Easily!

 

[blackogen]

According to this: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page23934.htm
the Andyson has a pair of +12V rails rated for 20A each @ 405W.
The Elite 460W is rated for 18A on each of 2 x +12V rails for a total of 324W. I had one of these. Not very good quality. Go with the Andyson.

So the Andyson one would provide sufficient power for my system right?

Easily!

Thank you so much! Gonna get the Andyson one then.

 

[ckesimli]

Not that the PSUs you have listed are unable to do the job you want them to, what is wrong with your original PSU? It looks to be a single rail unit with 25A on the 12V (you need to confirm though), which is capable of outputting more than both the units in question.

 

[blackogen]

Not that the PSUs you have listed are unable to do the job you want them to, what is wrong with your original PSU? It looks to be a single rail unit with 25A on the 12V (you need to confirm though), which is capable of outputting more than both the units in question.

Hmm, but wouldn't a generic-brand PSU like Headway be unreliable? I don't want to take the risk and destroy the other components!

 

[ckesimli]

Just saying that while a power supply is an important piece of your hardware, I wouldn't consider buying a used one for cheap just because it has a brand on it.

 

[helpstar]

Please post the exact model of the headway 500W unit. If it has integrated safety features, it could be ok to use.

edit:
found it myself ;
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2213776/club3d-7750-1gb-gddr5-headway-500w-psu.html

if it was good for the 7750 for that much time, it will work for the 750ti for sure. This card doesn´t even need a PCIe plug.

the cpu does need more power though, but I wouldn´t be concerned.