Picking a replacement PSU with limited options?

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jgdfjf

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So my current PSU(Cooler Master G550M, model RS-550-AMAA-B1) is causing random restarts, and I'm looking to replace it. It's still under warranty, and I can pick a replacement one in the price range(not sure if I can get the same one, seems they are out of stock).

If I have the option, should I stick with the model I have(it worked fine for almost 2 years, and has a 5 year warranty, most of the other ones have 2, some 3), or should I get one of these below? Min 500W.

Mine was 8.200 din, so anything below the red line I would have to pay extra, which I'd rather not do if they aren't much better, and to a max of 9.200 din.

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Here's the rest of my components: ASUS R9 270-DC2OC-2GD5, GIGABYTE GA-990X-Gaming SLI, AMD FX-6300, Kingston Fury HX313C9FB/8, Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001, 1x 80mm fan, 1x 140mm fan.

Sorry for any english mistakes, it's not my first language.
Any help is appreciated.
 
UsandThem

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Not many good choices on that list, but the Antec VP600P would be your "best" choice by far. I believe Delta makes that particular model.

Say away from Chieftec, and I have never even heard of LC Power.
 
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BonzaiDuck

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VirtualLarry said:
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"Delta?" I had one of those. It was probably OK for up to three years running a system at stock settings. It either died or exhibited "indications."

Except for some Antec units I bought around 2003 or 2004, my first "serious" PSU was an OCZ 550 PowerStream. I think over the next few years following death of the OCZ and my first Seasonic, the additional background reading I'd done left me with a complacency over simply choosing the SEA Sonic unit that would fit my needs for this system or that time and place.

XFX, EVGA, Corsair, OCZ/PCP&C --- possibly others -- included rebadged Seasonics in their model lines. I saw a review of an XFX 750 maybe 18 months ago, showing it could reliably sustain a draw of 900+W for an hour. I'm pretty sure that was the test standard. It was a rebadged Seasonic.

This doesn't mean that there aren't good PSUs of other manufacture -- Super Flower comes to mind, and some other names at the bottom of my memory-stack.

I'm just saying that it makes my troubles easier about configuration and parts choices.

Also, there were some RoseWill units -- I think one was called the "Fortress." We have one of those running in the house at this very moment. Everything I read about it said it was a good bet for the price. Probably about $65.

EDIT: For the Rosewills there was the PHOTON and the CAPSTONE. I honestly can't remember which. I was sure it had a 5 to 7 year warranty. It just wasn't a modular PSU. There was no modular cabling. so there's an extra cost in terms of space in the case.
 
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Torn Mind

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Deltas are generally praised by those "in the know", meaning reviewers of PSUs, like OklahomaWolf, for their build quality. If avoiding DOAs is what one is looking for, build quality aspects like soldering is what matters the most, although even the best(Delta) will still have DOAs happen. That's just a part of making electronics. Cap quality means nothing in that regard, it only matters after the PSU is old from use and the ESR starts shooting up.

Fact of the matter is that no PSU manufacturing process can be 100% defect proof and at a certain point, if you really want redundancy, you take a page out the server playbook and hook up a two unit setup and spend money on equipment before the PSU itself, like UPS, iso transformers, whole house surge protectors, and/or power conditioners.
 
BonzaiDuck

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Valantar said:
You guys are veering way off topic here. How about some constructive advice for the OP? You sure seem to know quite a bit.
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Certainly. It's just that the OP's list contains items I might have purchased at the Pomona FairPlex periodic computer-show small-business stalls. Or -- as I remember them. I'd feel more comfortable recommending the Antec offerings in that list.

I just have an enthusiast's bias here. Never invest in low-end PSU's.

Also, my memory may be poor, and I'd responded to someone's mention of "Delta" PSUs. Now that I think of it, the brand I remembered was ALLIED.
 
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