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Mocha_86
post Oct 3 2021, 12:45 AM

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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jul 27 2021, 03:44 PM)
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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I've had the same Graphic card like his one. GTX 1060 (mine is 3GB)
I suspect the TNB unannounced maintenance fried my PC. Within 30 minutes on-off electric grid in my taman around 6-8 times.
I think the PSU is finally dead 2 hours ago. Now using laptop

Anyway, I've looked into Cougar 80+Gold unit and found 450W like you all recommended but it was sold out at RM170
Then i found Cougar 550W VTK550 80 Plus Bronze at RM145.

Should i opt for Cougar 80+ Gold for its efficiency rating should i go for bigger 550W but lower efficiency rating (Bronze) at lower price?

Mocha_86
post Oct 6 2021, 08:55 PM

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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Oct 6 2021, 08:17 PM)
Do not buy PSUs based on efficiency as it is not an indication of quality icon_idea.gif

The 80+ certification does not dictate quality, in fact those 80+ certification are can be manipulated, see here:

It's a group regulated PSU that is no longer suitable for modern PCs anymore:
https://www.techpowerup.com/277661/cougar-a...-power-supplies

https://linustechtips.com/topic/1122694-why...in-2019-and-on/

Look for something like the MWE Bronze v2 (note the v2), or up your budget for something like the Asus TUF Gaming Bronze (essentially a Corsair CX with some component swaps):
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/asus-tuf...i7Hy3q&search=1
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I went to lowyat plaza the other day and bought Aigo 550 in All IT.
i think cost me around 179 if not wrong.

Using it right now. So far so good.

 

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