Looking at new PSU for my rig. Suggestions?

#1 Edited by gaminghooligan (935 posts) - 3 months, 27 days ago

Recently came to the forums in search of advice for a graphics card upgrade. The result was a slew of fantastic suggestions that led me to the purchase of a XFX 7850 2gb double d I absolutely love. Now I return looking for power supply upgrade advice. Currently I'm using a Dell 525w psu. My motherboard is a micro atx (I want to note that while I'm learning about PC building, I still consider myself amateur at best) so I don't think I can get much more in the way of power, but it's more an upgrade of quality. What would you guys/gals suggest?

#2 Posted by theguy (778 posts) - 3 months, 27 days ago

It's been a while since I looked at parts but when I was the advice I got was not to skimp on a PSU. Go for a well known reliable brand even if it costs you a little extra. Reliability is key. Beyond that I can't really offer much sorry :/

#3 Posted by AiurFlux (799 posts) - 3 months, 26 days ago

Corsair HX 750.

Probably one of the absolute best PSU's on the market. Plus it's 80 Plus Gold certified so it's incredibly efficient.

#4 Posted by NakAttack (1237 posts) - 3 months, 26 days ago

Use this handy dandy psu calculator, and come back with the results.

#5 Posted by hiono (38 posts) - 3 months, 26 days ago

@aiurflux said:

Corsair HX 750.

Probably one of the absolute best PSU's on the market. Plus it's 80 Plus Gold certified so it's incredibly efficient.

beat me to it

#6 Posted by jakob187 (20760 posts) - 3 months, 26 days ago

@hiono said:

@aiurflux said:

Corsair HX 750.

Probably one of the absolute best PSU's on the market. Plus it's 80 Plus Gold certified so it's incredibly efficient.

beat me to it

I third that statement. I've been highly satisfied with mine. Worth every damn penny.

#7 Posted by Pr1mus (2545 posts) - 3 months, 26 days ago

Can't go wrong with a good Corsair PSU.

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