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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 7:57am
Need a new PSU
I highly need a new PSU since the one I have is 6 years old and only 450W.
I have had shut downs while playing Dragons Dogma and have another post about that on their forums. Everyone told me that it was my PSU that was failing and that I need a new one.

My specs:

OS: Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
GPU: Geforce GTX 970 MSI 4GB VRAM
CPU: Intel Core i7 860 2.80GHz
RAM: DDR3 8GB
PSU: FSP450-60EP

So its clear I need a new PSU, but my question is which one. First of, I have not the best case in the world. This is the case: http://www.ebay.knightxchange.co.uk/ebay_images/iPOWER%20case/Packard-Bell-iPOWER-8.jpg

If I get a new PSU it will have to fit in my case.
Dimensions of the unit are: 150mm x 140mm x 85mm
(picture of my current PSU)
http://www.ascendtech.us/mmImages/b_0/fsp450-60ep.JPG

If anyone has suggestion on what PSU I should get than I'll appreciate it much.
Last edited by Honky Pete; Jan 17, 2016 @ 7:58am
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Revelene Jan 17, 2016 @ 8:02am 
http://i.imgur.com/UOu1Vq6.jpg

That should point you in the right direction as far as quality.

Are you wanting a power supply that is just enough for your current setup or enough room for upgrades? Also, what is your budget?
Last edited by Revelene; Jan 17, 2016 @ 8:02am
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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 8:05am 
Originally posted by Revelene:
http://i.imgur.com/UOu1Vq6.jpg

That should point you in the right direction as far as quality.

Are you wanting a power supply that is just enough for your current setup or enough room for upgrades? Also, what is your budget?

I'm looking for a 600-650W power supply, it has to fit into my current build. And im looking for one that is under 100 euro's
Last edited by Honky Pete; Jan 17, 2016 @ 8:05am
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Revelene Jan 17, 2016 @ 8:20am 
Originally posted by Psycho4Years:
Originally posted by Revelene:
http://i.imgur.com/UOu1Vq6.jpg

That should point you in the right direction as far as quality.

Are you wanting a power supply that is just enough for your current setup or enough room for upgrades? Also, what is your budget?

I'm looking for a 600-650W power supply, it has to fit into my current build. And im looking for one that is under 100 euro's

Right at about 100 Euros, you should be able to get an EVGA 650 G2. I personally run a 750 G2, it is highly efficient. The whole SuperNova G2 series is highly rated.

You could look at the Corsair RM 650 (about the same price), though it doesn't score as high on tests.
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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 8:40am 
Originally posted by Revelene:
Originally posted by Psycho4Years:

I'm looking for a 600-650W power supply, it has to fit into my current build. And im looking for one that is under 100 euro's

Right at about 100 Euros, you should be able to get an EVGA 650 G2. I personally run a 750 G2, it is highly efficient. The whole SuperNova G2 series is highly rated.

You could look at the Corsair RM 650 (about the same price), though it doesn't score as high on tests.

Will it fit in my case? That is the only thing i'm concerned about.

Originally posted by Revelene:
http://i.imgur.com/UOu1Vq6.jpg

That should point you in the right direction as far as quality.

Are you wanting a power supply that is just enough for your current setup or enough room for upgrades? Also, what is your budget?

Will this one fit in my case?

Thermaltake Paris 650 W 80Plus Gold 650 W ATX
Last edited by rotNdude; Jan 17, 2016 @ 11:09am
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rotNdude Jan 17, 2016 @ 11:10am 
Your case has a standard ATX power supply. Yes it will fit.
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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 11:38am 
Originally posted by rotNdude:
Your case has a standard ATX power supply. Yes it will fit.

Thank you.
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_I_ Jan 17, 2016 @ 1:42pm 
and quality beats wattage any day
http://i.imgur.com/LzSnjJT.jpg

why get a poor psu that can kill your entire build
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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 2:44pm 
Originally posted by _I_:
and quality beats wattage any day
http://i.imgur.com/LzSnjJT.jpg

why get a poor psu that can kill your entire build

The psu that I have now is the same one when I bought the PC (6 years ago)
I'm looking for one that has 650W but isn't over 100 euro's. I did find one, the Thermaltake toughpower 650w. That one should be powerfull enough to run my system.
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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 3:32pm 
Originally posted by rotNdude:
Your case has a standard ATX power supply. Yes it will fit.

Sorry to bother you, but in my country I am unable to find a retailer that sells the Thermaltake Toughpower gold 650w.
I did find one similar to that one, the Thermaltake Toughpower Paris 650w. What is the difference between the two?
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Revelene Jan 17, 2016 @ 4:39pm 
Efficiency is extremely important. Why go for lower efficiency? Just because a power supply says it offers 650w does not mean that it does, especially if it is of low efficiency. We gave you a guide to efficiency and quality. Your budget was 100 Euros and I listed the EVGA G2, which is in the top tier for power efficiency and quality.

The Thermaltake PSU's you are looking at are of decent quality. The Toughpower Gold is mid-range quality/efficiency, while the Paris model is of lower quality.

There is alot more to a power supply than the advertised wattage.
Last edited by Revelene; Jan 17, 2016 @ 4:40pm
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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 4:57pm 
Originally posted by Revelene:
Efficiency is extremely important. Why go for lower efficiency? Just because a power supply says it offers 650w does not mean that it does, especially if it is of low efficiency. We gave you a guide to efficiency and quality. Your budget was 100 Euros and I listed the EVGA G2, which is in the top tier for power efficiency and quality.

The Thermaltake PSU's you are looking at are of decent quality. The Toughpower Gold is mid-range quality/efficiency, while the Paris model is of lower quality.

There is alot more to a power supply than the advertised wattage.

Sorry, I'm not aware of the quality of psu's. I just looked at the ''best'' thing I saw without thinking. The EVGA G2 is going to be the one I'll be buying.
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Revelene Jan 17, 2016 @ 5:01pm 
Originally posted by Psycho4Years:
Originally posted by Revelene:
Efficiency is extremely important. Why go for lower efficiency? Just because a power supply says it offers 650w does not mean that it does, especially if it is of low efficiency. We gave you a guide to efficiency and quality. Your budget was 100 Euros and I listed the EVGA G2, which is in the top tier for power efficiency and quality.

The Thermaltake PSU's you are looking at are of decent quality. The Toughpower Gold is mid-range quality/efficiency, while the Paris model is of lower quality.

There is alot more to a power supply than the advertised wattage.

Sorry, I'm not aware of the quality of psu's. I just looked at the ''best'' thing I saw without thinking. The EVGA G2 is going to be the one I'll be buying.

You won't be disapointed with the G2. Top rated by many review sites, even jonnyguru (site that does extensive testing, from the inside out).
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Honky Pete Jan 17, 2016 @ 5:04pm 
Originally posted by Revelene:
Originally posted by Psycho4Years:

Sorry, I'm not aware of the quality of psu's. I just looked at the ''best'' thing I saw without thinking. The EVGA G2 is going to be the one I'll be buying.

You won't be disapointed with the G2. Top rated by many review sites, even jonnyguru (site that does extensive testing, from the inside out).

I've just looked at the G2's and I can get the 750W for 9 euro's more. Is it really necessary to get the 750W or should I stay with the 650W G2.
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10upN2DOWN Jan 17, 2016 @ 5:17pm 
Corsair has many on sale, good 800watt. Newegg, Amazon etc
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Revelene Jan 17, 2016 @ 8:49pm 
Originally posted by Psycho4Years:
Originally posted by Revelene:

You won't be disapointed with the G2. Top rated by many review sites, even jonnyguru (site that does extensive testing, from the inside out).

I've just looked at the G2's and I can get the 750W for 9 euro's more. Is it really necessary to get the 750W or should I stay with the 650W G2.

It doesn't hurt to have more. You never know when you'd need it for an upgrade. 9 Euros for an extra 100w sounds good to me.
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