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puneet87 Original post #1
Mar 13, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Hello everyone!
I am upgrading my computer but confused about the PSU. I'll be buying:
Intel core i3 2100
4 GB DDR3 RAM
Gigabyte H61 Mobo
Gigabyte HD 7750 graphics card.

Now I can't decide PSU which one to buy :
1. Flipkart: Seasonic SS-400-ES 400 Watts PSU: Psu

2.Flipkart: Corsair CMPSU-430CXV2UK 430 Watts PSU: Psu

I have about 2.8k for PSU. Kindly help me guys. BTW what will be the minimum PSU wattage required for my above setup?
Suggestions other than my shortlisting are welcome if they fit in my budget.
thetechfreak
Mar 13, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Corsair CX430v2 recommended for you :)
funskar
funskar #4
Mar 13, 2012 at 5:34 PM
Yeah .. Get a corsair cx430v2 for 2.3k

Puneet87 @ Both brands r gud.. But Corsair has a upper hand..
Great build quality & Rma service. And its 500bucks cheaper than seasonic..
thetechfreak
Mar 13, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Hmm thanks for the quick response :) any particular reasons for not buying seasonic (apart from price) ?

Seasonic PSU are great no doubt but
1) The slight extra lower by the Corsair will help your new gen GPU and pc.
2) Price as you already said :)
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Mar 13, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Yeah .. Get a corsair cx430v2 for 2.3k

Thanks for replying, but is there any significant difference between them except price? I can spend 300-400 rs more if I get better product. I read review of seasonic one. It has bigger heatsinks and less noise fan. Also 2 12v rails compared to 1 in corsair psu.

I still can't decide.
doomgiver
Mar 13, 2012 at 5:41 PM
tbh, i've never seen/heard of the particular seasonic psu you have mentioned.
better go with the corsair one.

anyway, seasonic is the OEM of many big-name companies, so it should be safe to buy it, but seeing as the price of the corsair is lower, and te corsair one has a bigger, pull fan, i'd advise you to stick with corsair.
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Mar 13, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Oh man! I suddenly realized that I have been reading reviews that were dated 2003 :shock: The seasonic model I was referring to seems to be released almost 10 years ago. Now going with CX 430 V2.

Thank you guys!
Skud
Skud #9
Mar 13, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Corsair.
dibya_kol
dibya_kol #10
Mar 13, 2012 at 10:56 PM
both r good, but personaly i like corsair. So another vote for corsair.
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imnasir #11
Mar 14, 2012 at 12:17 AM
CORSAIR:doublethumb: CORSAIR:doublethumb: CORSAIR:doublethumb:
PURCHASED THE V2 VERSION MYSELF RECENTLY , & CAN TELL U YOU IT'S ONE DAMN PIECE OF PSU..THE BEST I HAD TILL DATE:-D:-D..NO NOISE COMPLETELY SILENT..GO 4 IT
krishnandu.sarkar
Mar 14, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Well it reminds me a word of ico.

"Nothing is actually future proof except PSU"

You see you may change the processor and all after few months / years.

I'm not much into hardware but I'd say if you can afford and planning to keep space for upgrade you may like to consider Seasonic S1 2II 520W.

Before everyone shouts, I know this is overkill but still if you have budget and want to keep better space for upgrading!!

Otherwise your choise is just fine. No problem with it!!
vickybat
vickybat #13
Mar 14, 2012 at 12:32 AM
^^ I think the words were somethin like this:

"Nothing is actually future proof except for the CABINET & PSU" :grin:

I think he nailed it right there. Its so so true isn't it?? :)
Skud
Skud #14
Mar 14, 2012 at 12:34 AM
Well it reminds me a word of ico.

"Nothing is actually future proof except PSU"

You see you may change the processor and all after few months / years.

I'm not much into hardware but I'd say if you can afford and planning to keep space for upgrade you may like to consider Seasonic S1 2II 520W.

Before everyone shouts, I know this is overkill but still if you have budget and want to keep better space for upgrading!!

Otherwise your choise is just fine. No problem with it!!


I can vouch for that. Monitor and SMPS are two things you should always spend as much as you can.

Yeah, you can include cabinet too.
funskar
funskar #15
Mar 14, 2012 at 1:06 AM
Corsair:mrgreen:
harshatiyya
Mar 16, 2012 at 9:21 PM
both seasonic and corsair are best.. just get the one which has lower price. ;-)
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aadi #17
May 2, 2012 at 3:11 PM
So it doesnt mean that seasonic can't power the hd 7750 ? i have the seasonic ss 400 es power supply so can it power the 7750 and 6770 also just please tell me i am in pretty much confusion.
doomgiver
doomgiver #18
May 2, 2012 at 9:57 PM
yes, it can, but as the OP has a choice, so the corsair unit is better for him.

please post your full config, if you want better help.
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aadi #19
May 3, 2012 at 11:57 AM
thanks mate my pc specs are
intel i3 2100 3.1ghz
intel dh67bl
gsskill 2gb ddr3 ram
seasonic ss 400 es 80+certified
seagate baracuda 500gb 7200rpm
cm elite 310
my psu have 1 6pin pcie connector or something.please help me................
skeletor
skeletor #20
May 3, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Your PSU is fine for i3-2100 + HD 7750.

Closing this thread.