PSU buying advice

[radu_matei_2007]

I need a silent PSU for a 3770k (no GPU)

is someting cheaper and better than http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036 ???

 

[gevorg]

Do you need it to be silent at load too? How much total power will your system consume (approx)?

Seasonic PSUs are great for silent systems and some even turn off the fan at <20% load, but they're pricey (>$120 usually). The Corsair branded Seasonic, such as HX series, are a bit cheaper. Older models of Seasonic such as M12II Bronze are a bit dated but still excellent performers, these can be had for $60-90. Also, checkout some silent/quiet PSUs listed here:

http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

 

[Don Karnage]

God not CM.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027

 

[TemjinGold]

With no GPU, go with this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...orsair%20430cx

 

[HOOfan 1]

God not CM.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027

That CM is built by Enhance, and is solid. Enhance also builds PSUs for Silverstone...in fact some of the better ones Silverstone has are Enhance.

 

[lehtv]

CM Silent Pro is decent, but you don't need 600W for a setup without a discrete GPU... Unless you just have a zillion hard drives or something.

Something like Seasonic 380W should be enough for a CPU/iGPU setup

 

[Don Karnage]

That CM is built by Enhance, and is solid. Enhance also builds PSUs for Silverstone...in fact some of the better ones Silverstone has are Enhance.

I buy 2 brands

1. Corsair
2. Seasonic

 

[lehtv]

I buy 2 brands

1. Corsair
2. Seasonic

Doesn't mean there are any good reasons to limits yourself to those two. Good products are released by half a dozen other brands.

 

[radu_matei_2007]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151089

I think this should be ok ...

for a future update can it handle a 77W cpu and a 550ti ?

 

[lehtv]

If you're considering adding a discrete GPU, it makes no sense to be limited by a 300W PSU when 400-500W units cost the same.