Solid PSU on a Budget (GTX 260, etc)

[r0tax]

System:
Core 2 Duo E8400 (oc'd to ~3.5GHz)
BFG GTX 260 MaxCore (overclocked model)
1x SATA hdd drive
1x DVD drive
2-3x 120mm fans
0-1x 80mm fan

Think that covers most the big stuff.

I currently have a OCZ ModStream 450W PSU (http://www.ocztechnology.com/ocz-modstream-power-supply-eol.html)
Which has a 26A / 312W [max] +12V rail.
The cable system is great for my needs (aside from lacking 2x PCI-e).

I ran the above setup with a 8800GT (overclocked) with no PSU troubles.
I just bought the GTX 260 and I'm concerned my PSU may be a bit short on power.. I'll 'try it' first, but I'm looking for suggestions in the mean time so I can do research and pricing.

Primarily looking for a solid/reliable PSU that will support the new [GTX 260] video card, and still be budget conscious. <$75 preferred.


Thank you for any tips/suggestions!

 

[Slugbait]

Rebadged Seasonic 520W for about $53 shipped APP. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371047

 

[r0tax]

Thanks Slugbait, for the price, that PSU does get some legit reviews.

I also found the Cooler Master Silent Pro M 600 Watt to be a good PSU, with good reviews and ratings.
And it has a very nice, flat-modular cabling system too.
Newegg had it for $70 after MIR, TigerDirect $60 aMIR. $100 before rebate.


However, so far my current OCZ Modstream 450 Watt is holding up to my 'new-to-me' BFG GTX 260 OCX MaxCore (yeah....all that....), including an over clock. 😀
So, I'm quite happy, and can get by for the time being.

 

[fffblackmage]

I would take the Antec HCG over any Cooler Master PSUs.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I would take the Antec HCG over any Cooler Master PSUs.

:thumbsup: For sure.

 

[r0tax]

I would take the Antec HCG over any Cooler Master PSUs.

Good to know!
Thanks.

 

[pugh]

I would take the Antec HCG over any Cooler Master PSUs.

You got that right. I would not put a free CM in my pc's.