First post, please be gentle.
Just bought this, seems like a good deal as all other stores appear to have it listed for $150+.
PCPartPicker price comparison list.
Rated Tier A (Recommended for high-end systems) according to Linus Tech Tips' PSU List and the review that the Linus Tech Tips recommendation is based upon is very positive. Just use the Google Chrome translate function to read the review unless you can read Spanish.
Thanks
I’m shocked by this price. Watt a deal
Watt joke…
Currently the best price
It's a pretty current deal, but I'd be careful about an excess of puns, or people might start becoming resistant…
Ohm my God
Draw the current, feel the power.
Watts the catch?
Would appreciate any help.
I have a Dell Inspiron 5676 and I know that this PSU fits in there https://www.centrecom.com.au/corsair-cx650m-650w-80-plus-bro….
Would this Thermaltake fit in as well?
there's a 20mm difference in the depth dimension. So it's 2 cm longer than the Corsair.
https://www.dell.com/community/Inspiron-Desktops/Dell-Inspir…
youll need to take some pieces off the back cover but it'll fit std ATX inc those two
From what I can see from the 2 specification sheets of the 2 PSUs, the Thermaltake is 2cm larger in depth (the measurement from the rear (the side with the on/off button) to the front (where the motherboard plugs are)).
Hopefully that helps.
Thanks everyone for your help. You're all legends!!!
Don't dells come with proprietary motherboard though?
Non-modular, shorter warranty
Worse brand as well
The brand doesn't matter. Thermaltake doesn't make the power supplies, neither does Inwin nor Corsair. They all come from a factory in China and in most cases have the brand slapped on to existing designs. The quality of the components matters and which factory it came from.
Appears to be non-modular, and also have to factor in shipping costs.
The Thermaltake from Centrecom has free ship in Metro areas.
You guys did point out the difference. However, there might be people prefer nonmodular and can pickup locally.
That is $30 cheaper for same level rating.
It's a good deal, you should post it separately.
I got 5 negs even deep inside here for just recommending. There are people from stores watching all the deals and try to make your comments invisible.
@ggzdwy: You got negs because you unfairly compared it to this deal, when they're quite different PSUs. Doesn't mean it's not a good deal in its own right.
Have a + from me.
That's fair, I replied so that anyone who was interested in the PSU you linked was able to see any potential differences.
Not a brand I'd personally buy, but their budget PSUs seem above average and receive good praised by PC builders in other country. For $70, can't really go wrong with this.
If anyone was able to take advantage of the recent ebay plus deals and combine it with this psu, you'd be on your way to a pretty sweet system.
10 year warranty, too. Very nice
Bought one. Good deal for modular + gold. Free shipping to WA, too— we almost never get that. Thanks OP!
OOS online :(
650W PSU across different brands seem on sale at the moment. I just did a search and many of them are under $100.
Lot of PSUs in general on sale at the moment. Might be due to the lack of GPUs - people upgrade both at once.
650W in particular probably with the jump in GPU requirements, 650W is the minimum choice for a 3070/6800 xt and an i7/i9, especially if you throw a few hard drives in there, or a lot of fans or want to watercool and overclock. And it's worth futureproofing, PSUs last a few years, it sucks switching a PSU just to switch to a 3080 or if going from amd to intel (Intel really screwed the pooch on power consumption this generation).
My last PSU bought years ago was a 650W because it was overkill, now it's mainstream. No way I'd buy a 650W now, it'll run my 3060ti and Ryzen for now but next one I'll jump up to 850W.
Rated Tier A (Recommended for high-end systems)
A paradox, can't build a high end system with a 650w psu
Technically you can still build a high end system with the right components and 650w should be enough.
You can at best use a 3070 with a 650w psu which is only mid range
A 6800XT non OCed -> 300 Watts - see benchmark site - https://www.tomshardware.com/news/the-amd-radeon-rx-6800-xt-…
5600X + mobo + RAM + SSD + 3 Case fans - 150 watts - https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5600x-zen-3…
Thats 450 watts continuous and 650watts will easily give you enough headroom.
@ln28909: Nope, it wont spike that much and that headroom of 200w is good enough as long as you DO NOT OC. Because my friend has it running thats how I know. Also you can google this combo and read the threads, its sufficient. But I wouldnt dare do that on a 3080 and OC it. Will definitely not be enough.
However, the predictions of next gen GPU power ratings are going to be around 450 stock. In that case, I would definitely not suggest an 650 as I would be worried about the spikes and what you say is definitely true.
@ln28909: You really need to go and watch the Gamers Nexus video about power supplies and the crazy ideas people have about how much power a PC needs.
@Diji1: I have watched plenty in my 2 decades of computer building, I have 750W seasonic focus gold myself. But my argument was simple. Technically it is possible to comfortably run a high end gaming system on 650W if you select the right components. Not that I recommend it.
You absolutely can. High end workstation with a modest graphics card would be fine. High end doesn't mean gaming.
High end workstation = multi gpu, definitely not enough with 650w
No
Thanks OP, ended up going for the GF1 750w (no ARPG) for $119 delivered - agonised over the 850w @ $139 but that one was no longer for delivery and from all reports (reddit) my future system 5600x + 3080 GTX (jokes, will probably be a 5080 GTX by the time I can afford it) should be okay with a 750w.
For anyone else, the 850w GF1 RPG version is same price on Amazon ($149), stack with discounted GCs or whatever you have on hand. I use a mid-tower case that sits on the floor under a desk so fancy colours in my fans provide zero value. But it's a good price!
Glad I could help!
I considered the 750w for my 6600xt (that should be delivered today) but went against it as I probably won't re-upgrade again for a while, and I'll just eat the future PSU cost.
Can I use this to power my toaster?
FFS. Bought it less than one hour after OP posted. Now shows, "awaiting stock"!!!???
Over 6 years for first post… Time to change you username…