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Paulieg · Feb 3, 2011, 12:10 PM

I think the HX is a better unit, plus it's modular, which I personally love. Have you checked out the XFX Black Edition PSU's? Some reviewers have put them in the same class as the best of the Corsairs. I've had both, and build quality is quite similar.

If I was running Crossfire, I'd consider something 750 or above. I don't like to come too close to maxing a PSU's capabilities. The additional stress and heat CAN decrease the lifespan of the PSU. Not to mention the additional power will give you flexibility with upgrades. If you choose wisely, you can carry over your PSU to more new builds than any other component in your system.

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Paulieg The Mad Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I can find the iron. Posts: 11,448 (5.00/day) Thanks: 2,519 Thanked 3,054 Times in 2,098 Posts System Specs	I think the HX is a better unit, plus it's modular, which I personally love. Have you checked out the XFX Black Edition PSU's? Some reviewers have put them in the same class as the best of the Corsairs. I've had both, and build quality is quite similar. If I was running Crossfire, I'd consider something 750 or above. I don't like to come too close to maxing a PSU's capabilities. The additional stress and heat CAN decrease the lifespan of the PSU. Not to mention the additional power will give you flexibility with upgrades. If you choose wisely, you can carry over your PSU to more new builds than any other component in your system. __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." -Henry Rollins My heatware Save lives by joining the TPU WCG team! Last edited by Paulieg; Feb 3, 2011 at 12:19 PM.