PSU replacement ?
PSU replacement ?
Thanks for the response, and thank you very much for the hardware recommendations link. It’s really useful to know the starting points and what to look for when searching for a good PSU.
I suppose I’ll have to invest in a more expensive power supply than originally planned. I’ve heard that Seasonic G12 uses some Chinese capacitors, possibly from a lower-tier list, so I won’t be considering it. Fractal seems like a solid option, just like Be Quiet, Be Quiet is in B tier too.
What about Corsair? I read somewhere that the new CX is now rebranded as CV series, which is tier C, possibly with some improvements. So the new CX should be considered tier C.
Regarding Corsair RM, RMx, and RMe – I think they’re all acceptable. I believe I can find an RM650 for around 100€ or less. Is this a good value considering it’s new? It might have some issues with warranty, but that’s manageable.
Asus TUF Gaming Bronze is another option. Aris from Hwbusters mentioned they have cheaper capacitors, possibly from Chinese manufacturers like Lelon. However, the current price is quite high – around 7000rsd (~60€) for a 550b version, now about 50% more.
Antec Neo Eco Gold 600w could also be an option. It’s tier B, but I’m not sure. FSP has many PSUs, though most are either unavailable or speculative in my country. I found some old Jonny Guru reviews of the Seasonic S12 platform, and they seemed okay for a group-regulated PSU. Probably modern builds will handle it better than older generations like Haswell or Skylake. I ran Cinebench and AIDA stress tests without noticing any major voltage fluctuations. Still planning to buy a new PSU soon for peace of mind.
I've had a SeaSonic M12II-620Bronze for 12 years now. I wouldn't want it
now
, but it was certainly built to last.
The GM12 is not as durable, but your budget was low so what could i do. If you have to buy a bad PSU at least make it a less bad PSU.
I would trust Pure Power 11 or a SeaSonic unit. Though, it's not so much about the brand as the OEM that actually manufactures the units.
You don't have to be too paranoid about your choice. Something B or C tier, that hwbusters doesn't say should be avoided. If you can afford it, take it.
I don't think there's a PSU in existance that doesn't have
something
about it that could have been better.
Well, if I increase the budget to nearly 100€, I won't consider tier C. I'll look for a Corsair from the RM series; it might have been available for RM650e earlier at a similar price. If not, I'll purchase Fractal or Be Quiet.