<$55 psu ?

[Yuriman]

I ordered a new rig and I'm going to be stealing the PSU (BFG 680w) from my current system to use in the new one - assuming I can't get something better in the <$55 range. It needs to power:

Q6600 (probably at 3ghz, slight undervolt)
HD4870
Single mechanical hard drive
Couple of small case fans

I don't imagine I need crazy wattage for this, 400-450w is likely sufficient, I'd prefer to have a more efficient unit than a ton of extra wattage. While I'll do mail-in-rebates, I can't put down more than $55 right now.

I was considering this unit:

ENERMAX NAXN ENP450AST 450W

Or maybe this one:

Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W

But I'm not convinced the 2nd one is worth $10 more than the first. Please advise!

 

[lehtv]

Is there something wrong with the BFG unit? I'm not sure what's prompting you to replace it

 

[Yuriman]

I need a 2nd PSU because I'm pulling the BFG out to use in a new compy. It's been very good to me so far.

 

[lehtv]

Oh right, sorry about that. Didn't read properly.

For starters, 4870 requires two PCIe connectors, so Antec EA430D is out. The Enermax NAXN 450W unit does have two, it's a good choice. Hard to find a better deal before rebates

 

[jacktesterson]

The Corsair Builder Series 500w would run that fine, and has 2 PCI Connectors

and is $39 AR at newegg. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139027

 

[Yuriman]

Oh right, sorry about that. Didn't read properly.

For starters, 4870 requires two PCIe connectors, so Antec EA430D is out. The Enermax NAXN 450W unit does have two, it's a good choice. Hard to find a better deal before rebates

I have some PCIe adapters and a lot of other splitters, etc., is the 450 still a better choice?

The Corsair Builder Series 500w would run that fine, and has 2 PCI Connectors

and is $39 AR at newegg. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139027

Too expensive before rebates.

 

[MyCoder]

X&#305;lance gamin edition series.

 

[TemjinGold]

The Corsair Builder Series 500w would run that fine, and has 2 PCI Connectors

and is $39 AR at newegg. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139027

That's Canadian. The US one is cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027

 

[lehtv]

I have some PCIe adapters and a lot of other splitters, etc., is the 450 still a better choice?

Well actually CX500 V2 after promo is $50, bang middle between the Enermax and Antec but it's more powerful than both. Antec is made by Delta, so it may be a bit higher quality than the CWT made Enermax and Corsair CX, but honestly all of them should be good enough quality to not really matter.