Hi,
My planned rig is the following:
CPU: E4300 Intel Core Duo
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
GPU: Sapphire ATI X1950 PRO
RAM: Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400 DDR2-800 CL 5-5-5-12 240PIN DIMM
Case: Coolermaster CAC-T05 Centurion 5
HDD: WD SE16 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB Cache
I might do some overclocking in the near future to get some more power out of the E4300.
I first decided to go with the well reviewed Corsair HX-520. However, I was advised that it will be somewhat of an overkill for my rig. So I guess going with a cheaper/lower wattage PSU would be smarter.
In Canada, the Corsair HX-520 was selling for $90 CAN, after MIR. I am ready to spend that sum for a quiet and reliable PSU. But I dont want to purchase more watt than I need..
Additionally, I would not want to spend above $80 CAN, since my other parts are budget components in today's PC market. I do understand tho that PSU importance is underestimated, so I want to make the right decision.
After browsing some online Canadian sites and reading newegg.com reviews, it looks like the: FSP Group SAGA 450W ATX 12V would be a solid choice. It only sells for $55 CAN.
I also came upon the Thermaltake TR2 W0090 470W ATX12V V2.0 24 which sells for $70 CAN.
FSP SAGA 450W
Thermaltake 470W
Should I go and purchase the FSP PSU? Will it be a quality and reliable PSU for my rig? Should I still go with the Corsair HX-520? Maybe there are other good/cheap PSUs that will suit my budget rig?
Replies are welcomed.
Thanks.
My planned rig is the following:
CPU: E4300 Intel Core Duo
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
GPU: Sapphire ATI X1950 PRO
RAM: Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400 DDR2-800 CL 5-5-5-12 240PIN DIMM
Case: Coolermaster CAC-T05 Centurion 5
HDD: WD SE16 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB Cache
I might do some overclocking in the near future to get some more power out of the E4300.
I first decided to go with the well reviewed Corsair HX-520. However, I was advised that it will be somewhat of an overkill for my rig. So I guess going with a cheaper/lower wattage PSU would be smarter.
In Canada, the Corsair HX-520 was selling for $90 CAN, after MIR. I am ready to spend that sum for a quiet and reliable PSU. But I dont want to purchase more watt than I need..
Additionally, I would not want to spend above $80 CAN, since my other parts are budget components in today's PC market. I do understand tho that PSU importance is underestimated, so I want to make the right decision.
After browsing some online Canadian sites and reading newegg.com reviews, it looks like the: FSP Group SAGA 450W ATX 12V would be a solid choice. It only sells for $55 CAN.
I also came upon the Thermaltake TR2 W0090 470W ATX12V V2.0 24 which sells for $70 CAN.
FSP SAGA 450W
Thermaltake 470W
Should I go and purchase the FSP PSU? Will it be a quality and reliable PSU for my rig? Should I still go with the Corsair HX-520? Maybe there are other good/cheap PSUs that will suit my budget rig?
Replies are welcomed.
Thanks.