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Suggestions for replacement PSU

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I'm currently in the process of trying to find a new power supply for my main build. While installing a bolt through kit on my main build, it seems that my power supply went(Used the power supply from my spare build to confirm that the PSU was the reason it wouldn't even turn on).
This is what I was using in the build(which was taken from a previous build):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371001

I have two questions, however. When I got the last power supply, I didn't look in to what the power needs of my setup was. What would I need to power my "Main" build. It's listed in my sig(if it matters, I also have 7 Yate Loon led fans).
The other, obvious question would be what would you suggest?

I'm on a semi-tight budget(just paid off the credit card bill from christmas :eek: and have more bills on the way), but I want something that will be stable and last for awhile. I'm not currently overclocking anything, but would like to be able to a LITTLE bit of overclocking on the q6600. If that's not possible, it's not that big of a deal. Modular would be nice, but nowhere near a priority.

Thanks for any help in advance.
 
Builder series is Corsairs bottom of the barrel. Not 80% certified...they only claim it will reach UP TO 80% efficiency (probably at 50% load), so the rest of the time its in the 70's. I'd honestly look elsewhere for a cheap PSU, because your paying a premium for the Corsair name.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182199\
That's actually a very nice PSU, don't be put off by the brand. Offers the same 2yr warranty as the Corsair.

Here is a Corsair VX550, much nicer then the Builder series
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

The antec neo the other guy posted probably wouldn't be bad. They also have an Antec Earthwatts 500w PSU thats 80+ Bronze certified for $70 right now.
 
That Antec Neo is great. I had it in my previous build. Quiet as a mouse and rock solid.
 
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