Advice for buying 500w PSU

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I need to replace my PSU, and I'm going to buy a 500w, sadly I'm not overly clued up on what makes a good PSU.

Is there any reason it would be worth spending the extra money on http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Buil...8738623&sr=8-3 vs http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Maste...8738623&sr=8-1

Thanks for any help.

[Lefrog]

Well if you look at the product features it is clear one is better than the other, but really the only thing that makes a bad PSU (imo) is not getting the correct wattage you wanted out of it or overheating, neither of which you tend to really get with any decent company (again imo).

[chazus]

What are your system specs? You might be better off getting an Antec VP-450

[yurano]

Most foolproof way to buy a decent PSU: recommended PSU list.

Whats your system? You might not even need 500W.

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Basic specs are:

i5 3470
nvidia 550ti
8gb Ram

Anymore info I should be including?

[chazus]

Yeah, that system barely breaks 250w, so the antec VP-450 is fine. You really can't go much more cheaper than $30 on a power supply without compromising quality, so you're fine on 450

[Deleted]

Assuming UK because of your link?

In that case this is the best you can get and still being cheap:

XFX ProSeries 450W £37

[Deleted]

Thanks for the advice gentlemen.