Need advice on PSU

[GJames]

Hi everyone I have a bootloop problem with my current PSU so the only solution i have is to change it and get a different one. I only know corsair but im sure there are others that are much better.

my current specs:
i5 4670k
Msi GD65
Msi R9 280x
GSkill ripjaws x 8gb @1600
h100 cooler

my current psu TX650M which has bootloop issues which is on my other thread. If you have solutions pls post it on there thanks.
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?p=716325#post716325

Im looking at AX760 or 860. but the price makes me cry. Im sure there are better options. RM series? i would like a 80+ Gold or platinum much better and compatible with my haswel rig a modular please thanks. hope someone with same specs or ideas can help.

 

[maniac]

Hi everyone I have a bootloop problem with my current PSU so the only solution i have is to change it and get a different one. I only know corsair but im sure there are others that are much better.

my current specs:
i5 4670k
Msi GD65
Msi R9 280x
GSkill ripjaws x 8gb @1600
h100 cooler

my current psu TX650M which has bootloop issues which is on my other thread. If you have solutions pls post it on there thanks.
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?p=716325#post716325

Im looking at AX760 or 860. but the price makes me cry. Im sure there are better options. RM series? i would like a 80+ Gold or platinum much better and compatible with my haswel rig a modular please thanks. hope someone with same specs or ideas can help.

No not really

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

Well the 3 brands i would recommend are: Corsair, Seasonic and Silverstone.

I think 650W is a good spot for your specs all tho you could get away with less suposing its a gold/plat rated psu from one of the brands above.

I would take Corsair AX/RM if the budget lets you but the Silverstone Striders also seem to be a good shot.

I am even tempted to take a strider myself in the next couple of days...

Take a look at this one:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w...ct-modular80plus-gold-120mm-silent-fan-eps12v

These are the one with the flat cables aswell.

But wait for other members to pop in and hear what they have to say.

Cheers.

EDIT: RM 650 is cheaper !

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w...0plus-gold-92-eff-eps-12v-1x135mm-fan-atx-v24

 

[GJames]

@maniac

Are they really the Alpha, the Omega, the king of kings when it comes to PSU? I've read on some forums saying they are just over rated. But I cant deny their customer service is good.
the Ax prices do really can make me cry. my budget on psu probably be around £100.

how about this ive seen on the oc3d front page
http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/power_supply/silverstone_strider_gold_s_series_st85f-gs/1

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

I've edited my post above. There is a RM 650 going for £87 at scan. The Strider 850 is at £122.

Your choice now.

 

[GJames]

Well the 3 brands i would recommend are: Corsair, Seasonic and Silverstone.

I think 650W is a good spot for your specs all tho you could get away with less suposing its a gold/plat rated psu from one of the brands above.

I would take Corsair AX/RM if the budget lets you but the Silverstone Striders also seem to be a good shot.

I am even tempted to take a strider myself in the next couple of days...

Take a look at this one:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w...ct-modular80plus-gold-120mm-silent-fan-eps12v

These are the one with the flat cables aswell.

But wait for other members to pop in and hear what they have to say.

Cheers.

EDIT: RM 650 is cheaper !

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w...0plus-gold-92-eff-eps-12v-1x135mm-fan-atx-v24

the RM650 Fits in my budget thanks. i like the flat cables but do corsair have sleeve cables for them like the ax series?

i've never seen a seasonic psu model.

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

IDK if they make sleeved cables for the RM series...

Also do you plan on multi-gpu'ing in the future ?

I ask because th RM 650 only offers 2 x 6+2pin pci-e connectors.

EDIT: there are sleeved cable kits availible for the rm series.

 

[GJames]

there are sleeved cable kits availible for the rm series.

good stuff. I dont have to buy mdpc stuff then.

I might do depends on the market. AMD gpu prices gone crazy lately. I bought my 280x for £210 on scan.

if i do would the RM750 which hits the £100 mark, would be enough to handle 2x r9 280x or instead of the doing xfire ill get the top end gpu from nvidia.

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

For the 280x cf or a high end Nvidia gpu, 750W is the sweet spot imo.

 

[GJames]

I forgot i have my current PSU which i can sell to the add to my budget.
Is It worth it to get a Platinum like this one? http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials...latinum+Modular+Power+Supply+?productId=52947

thank you for your help and support.

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

The AX 760 you linked me comes with 6x6pin pci-e connectors (written in aria's description) how ever most high end gpu's including your 280x iirc have atleast one 8pin power connector.

 

[GJames]

Decided to get the ax760. so far so good.