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    From David@21:1/5 to All on Wed Sep 11 13:35:37 2024
    I sidelined my main PC because it was stopping at random with no
    explanation.
    I assumed PSU, but I had a second PC to take over (this one).
    The PSU is older than the mother board (grandfather's axe).
    It also isn't powerful enough to run the graphics card I bought to give me
    4K for my new screen (now in use as a TV).

    Anyway I need a new PSU (possibly two) which I can then use to test both systems.

    It is a long time since I built a system so I am looking for
    recommendations, please, of reliable brands of PSU.

    Thanks


    Dave R

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  • From Andy Burns@21:1/5 to David on Wed Sep 11 15:00:41 2024
    David wrote:

    It is a long time since I built a system so I am looking for
    recommendations, please, of reliable brands of PSU.

    When previous PSU started making annoying coil-whine varying with CPU
    load, I replaced it with a Corsair CX550, which has been fine for
    several years. My GPU is nothing too chunky (RX580 i think)

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  • From Theo@21:1/5 to Andy Burns on Sat Sep 14 09:55:21 2024
    Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:
    David wrote:

    It is a long time since I built a system so I am looking for recommendations, please, of reliable brands of PSU.

    When previous PSU started making annoying coil-whine varying with CPU
    load, I replaced it with a Corsair CX550, which has been fine for
    several years. My GPU is nothing too chunky (RX580 i think)

    Be aware that none of the major 'accessories' brands make their own PSUs, they're all rebrands of Chinese/Taiwanese ODMs. It really comes down to who the ODM is (eg Seasonic and Flextronics) and the budget they got to build
    it. I've had good experience with high end Corsair in servers, but couldn't speak for the budget end - completely different ODM, architecture, etc. TechPowerUp usually has the gory details.

    Probably job 1 is to not buy unbranded, as they are likely nasty. Then it's
    a quality scale based on budget (and efficiency == investment in components)

    Theo

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  • From Theo@21:1/5 to David on Sat Sep 14 09:41:19 2024
    David <wibble@btinternet.com> wrote:

    It is a long time since I built a system so I am looking for
    recommendations, please, of reliable brands of PSU.

    Check TechPowerUp for reviews: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+Supplies&manufacturer=&pp=25&order=date

    They're very thorough including taking them apart to examine the
    construction.

    I'd go for an 80Plus Silver or higher, as a few quid extra pays back more in terms of electricity saved. You can check efficiency in the official
    database:
    https://www.clearesult.com/80plus/manufacturers/115V-Internal
    (also the other categories 230V internal etc)

    Theo

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  • From Andy Burns@21:1/5 to Theo on Sat Sep 14 19:00:44 2024
    Theo wrote:

    Check TechPowerUp for reviews:

    I think Jon Gerow (aka Jonny Guru) used to do reviews for them, and
    later Gamers Nexus, he's now employed by Corsair ...

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  • From David@21:1/5 to David on Thu Nov 21 11:55:03 2024
    On Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:48:30 +0000, David wrote:

    On Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:35:37 +0000, David wrote:

    I sidelined my main PC because it was stopping at random with no
    explanation.
    I assumed PSU, but I had a second PC to take over (this one).
    The PSU is older than the mother board (grandfather's axe).
    It also isn't powerful enough to run the graphics card I bought to give
    me 4K for my new screen (now in use as a TV).

    Anyway I need a new PSU (possibly two) which I can then use to test
    both systems.

    It is a long time since I built a system so I am looking for
    recommendations, please, of reliable brands of PSU.

    Pending checking on the review sites already listed (thanks):

    <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Gold-Fully-Modular/dp/
    B08NHW9TJ8/?
    th=1>

    This looks a good price at the moment and I recognise the name.

    There is also a Bronze variant £20 cheaper.

    What does the team think?

    Noting that Techpowerup has not reviewed this.

    Many of their reviews are old, back to 2016 or earlier.

    Cheers



    Dave R




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  • From David@21:1/5 to David on Thu Nov 21 11:48:30 2024
    On Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:35:37 +0000, David wrote:

    I sidelined my main PC because it was stopping at random with no
    explanation.
    I assumed PSU, but I had a second PC to take over (this one).
    The PSU is older than the mother board (grandfather's axe).
    It also isn't powerful enough to run the graphics card I bought to give
    me 4K for my new screen (now in use as a TV).

    Anyway I need a new PSU (possibly two) which I can then use to test both systems.

    It is a long time since I built a system so I am looking for
    recommendations, please, of reliable brands of PSU.

    Pending checking on the review sites already listed (thanks):

    <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Gold-Fully-Modular/dp/B08NHW9TJ8/? th=1>

    This looks a good price at the moment and I recognise the name.

    There is also a Bronze variant £20 cheaper.

    What does the team think?

    Cheers



    Dave R

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    AMD FX-6300 in GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF running Windows 10 x64

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  • From David@21:1/5 to David on Thu Nov 21 15:24:18 2024
    On Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:55:03 +0000, David wrote:

    On Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:48:30 +0000, David wrote:

    On Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:35:37 +0000, David wrote:

    I sidelined my main PC because it was stopping at random with no
    explanation.
    I assumed PSU, but I had a second PC to take over (this one).
    The PSU is older than the mother board (grandfather's axe).
    It also isn't powerful enough to run the graphics card I bought to
    give me 4K for my new screen (now in use as a TV).

    Anyway I need a new PSU (possibly two) which I can then use to test
    both systems.

    It is a long time since I built a system so I am looking for
    recommendations, please, of reliable brands of PSU.

    Pending checking on the review sites already listed (thanks):

    <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Gold-Fully-Modular/dp/
    B08NHW9TJ8/?
    th=1>

    This looks a good price at the moment and I recognise the name.

    There is also a Bronze variant £20 cheaper.

    What does the team think?

    Noting that Techpowerup has not reviewed this.

    Many of their reviews are old, back to 2016 or earlier.

    Ummm....

    <https://www.overclockers.com/cooler-master-mwe-gold-750-power-supply-
    review/>


    Not exactly a strong endorsement.

    Cheers



    Dave R


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