Which PSU under $100

[xxsnakeyez]

Hey guys,
which psu should i get under $100
im getting a 5870 or 6870 soon and im not sure which one i should get.
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15_535&vk_sort=1
Thanks

 

[Rugger]

Those prices are high - can you order from Newegg?

 

[xxsnakeyez]

no 🙁 Newegg doesnt ship to Australia.

 

[digdog]

so i take it you mean $A 100 ?

in that case that's not a lot of money; anyway, you will probably want a 550W PSU, however 650 would be better, and nearly the same money. if you plan to SLI then you will need 800W more or less. mind you i'm keeping a healthy margin here, no need to stress your PSU by always running it at full load.

ANtec, seasonic, corasir, thermaltake, corsair, etc .. all make good PSU. Rosewill makes cheap, decent PSU, especially the high end ones, like 800w.

very quick searching (you might find better deals)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-34040727-Thermaltake_TR2_Bronze_700W_TR_700PCAU_Power_Supply_ATX_EPS_Silent_12cm_Fan_Acti
$A 103

 

[Rugger]

Not a problem, ther are some good PSUs that won't break the bank. The HD 6870 is not a power-hungry GPU; it requires a 500W PSU with at least 32A on the 12V rail and two 75w 6-pin PCIe power connectors. I'll list my recommendations in order of preference:
1. Antec HCG 520: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=15135
2. Antec Neo Eco 520: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=16290
3. Antec VP550: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=18877

 

[Deleted member 217926]

very quick searching (you might find better deals)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-340407 [...] m_Fan_Acti
$A 103

^ Thermaltake TR2.....one of the worst power supplies made.

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx


From the PC Case Gear site.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=15319

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=18877

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=16290

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=11225

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=19353

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=14393

Any of these are in your price range and are very good. All are plenty for your listed system including any overclocking you might do.

 

[Rugger]

Mwave has the Antec HCG in stock for about the same price as PCCasegear....that's the best value/$ that I saw.

 

[Rugger]

I take that back, the best value is actually the FSP Aurum Gold 500W for $7 more than the HCG; great little PSU: http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-34040771-FSP_Aurum_Series_500W_Power_Supply_ATX_12V_v2_3_EPS_12V_v2_92_80_PLUS_GOLD_Certi

 

[JackNaylorPE]

XFX Core Edition 650 ..... 9.5 jonnyguru rating .... Antec HCG / HCP, Corsair TX650 V2 would be comparable. Corsair HX, Antec SG / CP, XFX Black or XXX or Seasonic X series would be a step up

 

[xxsnakeyez]

whats the difference between the HCG 520w and the FSP Gold 500w?
thinking about those 2

 

[amuffin]

HCG is a better choice, at least IMO.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

whats the difference between the HCG 520w and the FSP Gold 500w?
thinking about those 2

FSP actually makes the Aurum Gold 500. It's 80 Plus Gold certified and has a 5 year warranty. It provides 36 amps on the 12v rail so it can provide 432 watts continuous on the 12v rail. The Aurum line is generally well reviewed.

The Antec HCG 520 is made by Seasonic. It's 80 Plus Bronze certified and has a 5 year warranty. It provides 40 amps on the 12v rail and can provide 480 watts continuous on the 12v rail. Seasonic is generally recognized as one of the best power supply makers if not the best.

The HCG line is probably a bit better overall but it's not as efficient as the 80 Plus Gold rated Aurum.

 

[xxsnakeyez]

FSP actually makes the Aurum Gold 500. It's 80 Plus Gold certified and has a 5 year warranty. It provides 36 amps on the 12v rail so it can provide 432 watts continuous on the 12v rail. The Aurum line is generally well reviewed.

The Antec HCG 520 is made by Seasonic. It's 80 Plus Bronze certified and has a 5 year warranty. It provides 40 amps on the 12v rail and can provide 480 watts continuous on the 12v rail. Seasonic is generally recognized as one of the best power supply makers if not the best.

The HCG line is probably a bit better overall but it's not as efficient as the 80 Plus Gold rated Aurum.

thanks for the reply
so i think that i might go with the Antec HCG 520w because its a bit cheaper and should be way better than my current PSU xD
thanks guiz for all the help ^_^

 

[xxsnakeyez]

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