Power supply recommendations?

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Ricewagon wrote on 2014-06-27 05:51

My power supply is slowly chugging along but can't handle quite the load anymore. So it's about time I've replaced it with a more reliable branded name one.

My budget is around $150 and I'll be buying from this site cause it's the only good place to get stuff in Australia: http://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products_list.phtml?id=10&bid=2&id2=140

I do quite a bit of intensive 3D work so something with a bit of overclocking capabilities would be ideal.

Other parts that might be important:
CPU: Intel 2600k
Motherboard: Z68AP-D3 v2
GPU: HD7870 XT
Fans: 3
Storage: SSD + HDD

Thanks! :D
Compass wrote on 2014-06-27 06:56

http://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&id2=140&bid=2&sid=65248

It's a SeaSonic S12II 620w at a cheaper cost.

Modular version
http://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&id2=140&bid=2&sid=87642

Edit: Oh noticed your budget was $150

Anywho here's another SeaSonic rebrand (S12G 650w) that's cheaper
http://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&id2=140&bid=2&sid=159960

It's Gold+ so if you have to pay for electricity it'll reduce the costs.
Campylobacter jejuni wrote on 2014-06-27 17:23

You don't save anything with Gold+ unless you have it running 24/7. I think it's impossible for a consumer to amortise the increased purchase cost with the electriciy bill savings in the common lifetime of a PSU.

Source

Seasonic is a splendid choice regardless.
Ricewagon wrote on 2014-06-29 03:37

Thanks for the help everyone, I really appreciate it! I went ahead and ordered the 650w Gold+ one since I do have my computer on for almost 24/7 for rendering. I think a $20 increase in price should pay itself off over the years I'll be using it for :D
Sapphireoath wrote on 2014-06-30 07:01

Umart isn't "the only good place", PcCaseGear and Scorptec have been pretty good personally. Heard good things about MSY as well.