Need a Decent 500W+ PSU

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

My PSU right now has like 18amp on the 12+ V rail. My vid card suggests I need about 24 :wtf:

So its not working out to well. Any suggestions on what to get?

PVTCaboose1337 · May 9, 2007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104037

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

Is the dual rail really that big of an advantage, and if I remember its one 12 rail goes right to your mobo and one is HDDS and what not?

Also If you can one with an CPU 8pin. My mobo has one

PVTCaboose1337 · May 9, 2007

Dual rail is cool. But it really does not make much difference...

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

Alright, cause that one you showed is only got 18 I need(acoring to my manual) at least 24.

PVTCaboose1337 · May 9, 2007

18 On Each Rail = 36 :d

d44ve · May 9, 2007

24 amps?? Wow, thats a lot. What card?

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

But with 18 amps amps dual rail, it seperates them so I think only 18 will go the card and the rest to the HDDs and what not.

PVTCaboose1337 · May 9, 2007

Fox34 said:
But with 18 amps amps dual rail, it seperates them so I think only 18 will go the card and the rest to the HDDs and what not.

I am gonna stay with the feeling that 18 x 2 = 36 amps, so therefore you have enough. I'm pretty sure, and LOTS of PSUs have dual rail now (or triple, or quad) and somehow the video cards manage to get enough power. I actually do not know for sure, but thats my way of looking at the problem.

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

Hmmm well, I have heard of special dual rail PSU's that have "active" rails or something like that. What is does is when it either needs the Amps or is not using them for either side, It will combine or share the amps

Wile E · May 9, 2007

This is one of my favorite 500+ psus. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

It combines the rails when necessary and can put out 40A combined.

WarEagleAU · May 9, 2007

That is probably one of the best to recommend at a great price (with a $10USD MIR!!!!) Or you can get the 620W which under strenous CPU and MaximumPC tests, is capable of running a system that draws more power than its continuous rating

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

Wile E said:
This is one of my favorite 500+ psus. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

It combines the rails when necessary and can put out 40A combined.

well I def think this is my new one, Its got the magic 8 pin also :rockout:

WarEagleAU · May 9, 2007

Great choice Fox. Either this one or the 620W one will work. The 620W will last well into the future IMHO.

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

Do you have a 620 Watt suggestion Eagle?

Matt18 · May 9, 2007

What do you want to spend? Mine has been great its a Antec 500w Dual 12v rail, it was only 69.99 at newegg. I am running a x1950pro and have had no problems. I believe they require similar power.

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

Matt18 said:
What do you want to spend? Mine has been great its a Antec 500w Dual 12v rail, it was only 69.99 at newegg. I am running a x1950pro and have had no problems. I believe they require similar power.

I am lookin between $50-$100

Ketxxx · May 9, 2007

Hiper 580w Type R modular, quality, reliability and specification are absolutely unbeatable for the price point those units are at. (bout $100)

bruins004 · May 9, 2007

PVTCaboose1337 said:
I am gonna stay with the feeling that 18 x 2 = 36 amps, so therefore you have enough. I'm pretty sure, and LOTS of PSUs have dual rail now (or triple, or quad) and somehow the video cards manage to get enough power. I actually do not know for sure, but thats my way of looking at the problem.

Thats not how dual rail works.
You dont just add up the amps on both rails and thats your total amps.
Multiple rail PSUs can now share amps.
However, there is an overhead whent his happens and some amps are lost.
I dont know the exact number of total amps, but it is a little less than 30 amps total.

As for a great and reliable PSU check out the Corsair HX 520W.
If you want great PSU reviews take a look at johnnyguru.com

Buckaroo Banzai · May 9, 2007

I'll put my vote in for the HX520W.

ZipZoomFly has it cheaper than the Egg, and a $20 rebate to boot!

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373100 :respect:

Chewy · May 9, 2007

I would like to say my psu but I have to go with everyone and say get a cosair 520.

mines 38 amp single rail. (they combined the 4 rails to 1 with the seasonic m12).

WarEagleAU · May 9, 2007

the best one was the corsair 620 Fox. But you can get the Corsair 520W (conservative rating, probably around a 600W at peak) for $105 from zipzoomfly and then factor in the $20MIR and its only $85, which is a helluva steal. That gets my vote. Hurry, go order it

mullered07 · May 9, 2007

WarEagleAU said:
the best one was the corsair 620 Fox. But you can get the Corsair 520W (conservative rating, probably around a 600W at peak) for $105 from zipzoomfly and then factor in the $20MIR and its only $85, which is a helluva steal. That gets my vote. Hurry, go order it

never really understood the "peak" power care to explain ?

WarEagleAU · May 9, 2007

Peak power is just what it says, at the peak, it will deliver this much wattage. However, thats only at certain points or at one point. The continous power is the more realistic number. Hope that helps.

Fox34 · May 9, 2007

Sorry bout not posting quicker, I only got computers in first two class's =P.
Yea alot of people are talking about the crosshair 520. That looks the best on account its got my mobo's 8 pin.

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