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 The newbie guide to power supply units, Questions and comments are welcomed

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post Jul 13 2021, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(pjsplayez @ Jul 13 2021, 05:50 PM)
Hi, need recommendation for new psu within RM 500-600 budget.
my pc spec i5-8400, msi rx 5700xt mech oc, 16gb ram. TQ
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Silverstonetek, et650 gold, v1.40
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post Jul 14 2021, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(thunderbird @ Jul 13 2021, 10:29 AM)
Hi, i am looking for a PSU that comes with bronze 80 certified, full modular, sleeved cables and at least 5 yrs warranty, 500w above.

Appreciate if anyone know which brand and model has this requirement?

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Do you need full modularity? Unless you are going custom cables a semimodular one is fine as well since you still need to use some cables like the 24 pin ATX connector icon_idea.gif

Something like the Corsair RM650? hmm.gif
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post Jul 14 2021, 07:39 PM

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QUOTE(pcbuilder420 @ Jun 18 2021, 01:04 PM)
Just double checked with LTT forum's PSU tier list, looks like I'll be getting either the Enermax or MSI A750GF. Sadly the availability, especially for the Rev DF (and MSI also to an extent) is so bad online, only few vendors have stock (and not applicable for Shopee cashback either sad.gif  )

Also, would you recommend both these over the RM750 (non-X)? Priced similarly.

Thinking of upgrading to 5600x or potential 8 core non-X somewhere down the line, 750W still a safe bet?
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The Enermax/MSI ones are better than the RM750 icon_idea.gif

Do note that if you intend to buy the RM750, get the gray labeled one like this:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Pr...p/CP-9020195-NA
or this one (the 2021 model)
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Pr...p/CP-9020233-NA

SKU model for the RM gray: CP-9020195-UK

There is an EOL'd orange label one which is inferior to the two mentioned earlier:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Pr...p/CP-9020054-NA (shouldn't be sold here anymore since it's an old unit)

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Thinking of upgrading to 5600x or potential 8 core non-X somewhere down the line, 750W still a safe bet?
Yup, should be fine icon_idea.gif
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QUOTE(HeavensGift @ Jul 12 2021, 10:02 AM)
recently pc will suddenly shut down. once it shut down it will keep on off repeatedly.

somehow after i unplug and plug in the psu 20+4 pin then it will work for a few days. does this mean my psu is going gg soon?

any good psu recommendation? budget around 300-500. very old com, still running gtx970.
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Might be better to test the PSU first before buying a new PSU:

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/power-su...c2DWD7&search=1

If you insist of upgrading or replacing the PSU, those should be great choices:
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/fractal-...sX70k3&search=1 (might be overkill for a 970)

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/super-fl...8sOdim&search=1 (can be a bit large since 160mm length, and note the aggressive fan profile of the PSU)

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/corsair-...S31IOm&search=1

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/nzxt-c-s...bxoMD1&search=1 (Seasonic OEM)

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/cougar-g...i0NsmU&search=1 (review: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/cougar-gx-f750/13.html )

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/msi-mpg-...7312Lq0ThQ&mp=1 (one of the best units for your money)

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/enermax-...P78rVb&search=1 (also one of the best ones for your money)

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/adata-xp...9162506480.html?

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/cooler-m...el6s0C&search=1
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QUOTE(adamtayy @ Jul 13 2021, 06:06 PM)
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It's alright, certainly can get better units for the same price (or at a slight premium) icon_idea.gif
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Sifus, need an advice about a final piece of hardware for a rebuilt of my brother's 7 years old pc. So far i have most of the parts i have except PSU.

Intel i3-10105F
Asus Prime B460M-A
Reused Zotac GTX1060 3GB
ID-Cooling SE-224 XT

Listed out parts that consume power(?). Left over budget around 250, any quality PSU that have enough juices to power the rig for let's say 5 years on light gaming, and some emulation/web surfing. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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post Jul 15 2021, 06:27 PM

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QUOTE(HazzyNight @ Jul 15 2021, 12:30 PM)
Sifus, need an advice about a final piece of hardware for a rebuilt of my brother's 7 years old pc. So far i have most of the parts i have except PSU.

Intel i3-10105F
Asus Prime B460M-A
Reused Zotac GTX1060 3GB
ID-Cooling SE-224 XT

Listed out parts that consume power(?). Left over budget around 250, any quality PSU that have enough juices to power the rig for let's say 5 years on light gaming, and some emulation/web surfing. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Something like the Cougar GX-S 450W should do the trick just fine hmm.gif
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post Jul 15 2021, 07:27 PM

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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jul 14 2021, 07:48 PM)
thanks bro for your suggestions!
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jul 15 2021, 06:27 PM)
Something like the Cougar GX-S 450W should do the trick just fine hmm.gif
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450w sufficient long run? The last PSU was the 1 from 7-8 years ago Corsair GS600, the laziness of changing parts. laugh.gif

Thanks for the recommendation.

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QUOTE(HazzyNight @ Jul 17 2021, 12:51 PM)
450w sufficient long run? The last PSU was the 1 from 7-8 years ago Corsair GS600, the laziness of changing parts. laugh.gif

Thanks for the recommendation.
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Yes, a 1060 is not a power hungry card to begin with icon_idea.gif
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post Jul 26 2021, 11:16 PM

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Found this on lazada, IDK is legit or not but is cheap and is 650w, RM7 include shipping. Anyone dare to try?
https://www.lazada.com.my/shop-power-supply...1&sort=priceasc
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QUOTE(jerry123939 @ Jul 26 2021, 11:16 PM)
Found this on lazada, IDK is legit or not but is cheap and is 650w, RM7 include shipping. Anyone dare to try?
https://www.lazada.com.my/shop-power-supply...1&sort=priceasc
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Which 650W Cougar unit? Cougar is a consumer brand of HEC/Compucase, which is a rather well-known PSU manufacturer that also manufactures some EVGA/Corsair PSUs icon_idea.gif

Some of their PSUs are actually fine (like the GX-S/GEX/GX-F), but their entry level models like the BXM/VTX/XTC/VTE are pretty mediocre icon_idea.gif

That being said, it might be better to state your current PC hardware so that we can make a better recommendation wink.gif

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post Jul 27 2021, 05:19 PM

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What's the common opinion on buying 2nd hand psu, not knowing it's history whether it been used on mining unit or not? hmm.gif
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post Jul 27 2021, 06:34 PM

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QUOTE(thales.of.miletus @ Jul 27 2021, 05:19 PM)
What's the common opinion on buying 2nd hand psu, not knowing it's history whether it been used on mining unit or not? hmm.gif
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It's hard to tell, but do make sure not to buy those cheap 1000W+ PSUs, like these:

https://www.f14lab.org/2018/03/review-xigma...iner-1800w.html

https://www.f14lab.org/2018/03/review-andys...-plus-1350.html

If you see 1000W+ PSUs for something like RM200-300 then it's very likely those are low quality mining PSUs, or a heavily used one icon_idea.gif

Alternatively, stick to a new PSU, as a good one can be had for around RM300-400, and it will happily handle a lot of PC builds (depending on quality, of course) icon_idea.gif

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post Jul 28 2021, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jul 14 2021, 04:10 PM)
Do you need full modularity?  Unless you are going custom cables a semimodular one is fine as well since you still need to use some cables like the 24 pin ATX connector icon_idea.gif

Something like the Corsair RM650? hmm.gif
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I don't need full modular actually, just need sleeved cabling.

Anyway, i bought a used NZXT C750 with RM200 , remain 9 years warranty.
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post Aug 7 2021, 10:48 AM

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This cap just came off my psu. Inside was empty, look like the component still stick to the board but the cap went off. Any professional sifu know about this? Of course I replaced the PSU due to safety cocern.

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It still have temperature rating and LOW ESR printed on the other side.

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post Aug 14 2021, 11:29 AM

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Hi not sure here the right place to post not, currently I running 3070ti with 750 psu and I only use single pcie cable with daisy chain 8+8 issit ok? Or I shud use 2 cable instead?

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post Aug 23 2021, 05:46 PM

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any cheap but yet good 650w full modular psu to recommend?

evga supernova? cm?
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QUOTE(mr.steven65 @ Aug 14 2021, 11:29 AM)
Hi not sure here the right place to post not, currently I running 3070ti with 750 psu and I only use single pcie cable with daisy chain 8+8 issit ok? Or I shud use 2 cable instead?
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im also daisy chain my 3070 (2x 8 pin) at this moment until i get a new psu.


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post Aug 23 2021, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(mr.steven65 @ Aug 14 2021, 11:29 AM)
Hi not sure here the right place to post not, currently I running 3070ti with 750 psu and I only use single pcie cable with daisy chain 8+8 issit ok? Or I shud use 2 cable instead?
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What exact PSU make and model? Some multirail PSUs may not like daisy chaining cables as it may cause overcurrent protection to kick in icon_idea.gif

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