need new PSU

a111087 · Nov 26, 2007

Ok, PSU is my weak spot :laugh:

Me and my friend are in need of new PSU. Good for gaming systems, reliable (from a good company), future proof (need to have some headroom), yet cheap (relatively).

So far I'm thinking about this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170010

Please tell me what you think or suggest a different one.
Thanks!!!

EDIT: I forgot to mention, I don't think that I will be going SLI or CF anytime soon, but who knows... it's better be prepared..

panchoman · Nov 26, 2007

hell no, that 20 buck POS is not going in your system. try a corsair 520x, antec neohe 550 (these 2 are expensive but top notch), or how about an ocz 600w? see the psu guide in the general hardware section for more good brands, its under contruction so sorry about that.

a111087 · Nov 26, 2007

yeah, I'm reading the giude right now, and I see that the one I've chosen is RED
OCZ is pretty good looking, but it's kind of expensive too
what about this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006
or even this one (althou, its expensive too )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817171024

KennyT772 · Nov 26, 2007

I have an OCZ700w for sale $85.

keakar · Nov 26, 2007

cheap psu can fail and damage your system as well as make parts fail due to unstable power supply. anything under $50 is not worth using and probably wont last, for an inexpensive but good psu use this:

ePOWER ZU-550W ATX12V Version 2.0 / EPS12V 550W Power Supply for $55
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817101021

WarEagleAU · Nov 26, 2007

Corsair HX620.

panchoman · Nov 26, 2007

i'd say grab earthwatts if its got enough power to supply your needs.. nice cheap seasonic psu.

a111087 · Nov 26, 2007

I'm still looking at PSU's, but I want to ask if SLi certified means that it supports Crossfire too. does it or no?
and how is 80% efficient certification is important?

panchoman · Nov 26, 2007

the certifications are absolute BS most of the time, if your psu has the power & cabling to support sli/x-fire then it will work. the certification just means that folk at nvidia/amd have tested the psus and found that they work with sli/x-fire though you'd need to look up the badge more cause the badge could be certification for the sli of 2 like 7050 cards

a111087 · Nov 26, 2007

also, can you tell me why would I want to buy PSU with 24 pin and not 20+4 pin?
some guy on new egg said there is some negative side to that...

KennyT772 · Nov 26, 2007

24pin, easier to plug in/remove but no compatibility with the older mobo's (which no one uses). 20+4 harder to plug, unplug, but backward compatibility.

keakar · Nov 26, 2007

a111087 said:
also, can you tell me why would I want to buy PSU with 24 pin and not 20+4 pin?
some guy on new egg said there is some negative side to that...

its because the 20/24 pin psu have the 4 pin plug slide into a slot or groove to connect them together, but most are not well made and dont stay together unless held together. the 4 pin plug is often made without a seperate locking clip (they assume the 20 pin connector will be holding it in) so if you have a seperate 4 pin terminal the 4 pin plug isnt secured well in the motherboard and can work loose on its own.

those are the negatives but you shouldnt be buying a 24/20+4 plug psu unless you require one. the psu is not i repeat NOT a place to skimp or try to save money. that would be like buying a brand new car only to drive it on bald tires, it will bite you in the azz and cost you more money later.

a111087 · Nov 26, 2007

Thx to everyone! I've chosen 8 so far. Price varies from 60 to 85 (with rebates).

Antec NeoHE 500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103940

FSP Group FX600-GLN V2.2/EPS12V 600W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104014

FSP Group Blue Storm II 500 ATX 2.2V 500W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104034

SeaSonic S12 II SS-500GB ATX12V / EPS12V 500W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151034

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS ATX12V / EPS12V 600W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS ATX12V / EPS12V 500W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012

Antec True Power Trio TP3-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply with Three 12V Rails - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371002

Antec Basiq BP500U ATX12V Version 2.01 500W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371004

keakar · Nov 26, 2007

a111087 said:
Thx to everyone! I've chosen 8 so far. Price varies from 60 to 85 (with rebates).
on that list it would be:
SeaSonic S12 II SS-500GB ATX12V / EPS12V 500W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151034

but if you are spending $80 get this:

ABS Tagan ITZ Series ITZ700 ATX12V / EPS12V 700W PSU $105 after mail in rebate + it has some combo deals
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817814005

ABS is the best brand out there, hands down

Silverel · Nov 26, 2007

Little red voltage switches = weaksauce. Too many times they have been flipped and caused system failures.

Newer/modern PSU's have a voltage regulator. If ye cross the pond, you won't need to flip any switches, it'll just work.

Find your cheap-o PSU's if that's the money you want to spend on it, search for a review on that particular model.

Here's a couple "Budget" PSU round-up's that may help you. Or confuse you more. I dunno.

5 @ HardOCP

4 @ Anand

4 @ Hardwarecanucks

All the crap they test for is a little confusing at first. Just read over the conclusions if you don't feel like learning it all. If you're running low-mid end products at stock speeds, a crappy PSU will probably work for you.

A review on that SeaSonic on your list too...
@ SilentPCreview

fafa21 · Nov 27, 2007

get this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182069

a111087 · Nov 27, 2007

I narrowed it down to just 3 PSU's.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103940
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371002

The choice was based on warranty (haha, This just shows my poor knowledge of PSUs) period and one PSU had loud buzzing sound...

EDIT: I want to include the last one, thanks fafa21 for this amazing deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182069

EDIT 2: Newegg is down, again...

keakar · Nov 27, 2007

fantastic deal here on one of the best psu out there:

ABS Tagan ITZ Series ITZ800 ATX12V / EPS12V 800W Power Supply $99 after mir + it also has some combo deals

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817814004

JrRacinFan · Nov 27, 2007

There was a cooler master on sale for 9.99 after MIR and Coupon. I will edit my post with the link & code.

EDIT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171016 29.99 after code:EMC1126CASE03 9.99 after MIR. It's too bad they are OoS though.

a111087 · Nov 27, 2007

JrRacinFan said:
There was a cooler master on sale for 9.99 after MIR and Coupon. I will edit my post with the link & code.

EDIT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171016 29.99 after code:EMC1126CASE03 9.99 after MIR. It's too bad they are OoS though.

yes, cooler master has some awsome deals, but I don't like their warranty and i generally would like to avoid them, they have "some mixed products" as it straited in PSU guide

fafa21 · Nov 27, 2007

your welcome dude

i would go with the one i showed you it's the best deal right now and a really good psu im not just saying that bc i found it's just really good and i also order one but it has not come yet

a111087 · Nov 27, 2007

Here is what I got after farther review
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817814005 (wasn't able to find review on it, just newegg reviews)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002
I'm also thinking of Corsair, but the price for 620 is too high, while 550 is not available...
and I'm not sure about Rosewill PSU anymore, the PSU guide says its pretty bad, but i also read somewhere that they started to make good psu's recently, but i don't know if that deal worth the risk

keakar · Nov 27, 2007

a111087 said:
Here is what I got after farther review
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817814005 (wasn't able to find review on it, just newegg reviews)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

and I'm not sure about Rosewill PSU anymore, the PSU guide says its pretty bad, but i also read somewhere that they started to make good psu's recently, but i don't know if that deal worth the risk

both are good choices but the ABS Tagan is a much better choice IMHO and they put the 800watt on sale so its cheaper than the 700 watt rite now

ABS Tagan ITZ Series ITZ800 ATX12V / EPS12V 800W Power Supply $99 after mir + it also has some combo deals

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817814004

a111087 · Nov 27, 2007

wow, you are right! but it is still 3 year warranty, nice but 5 year would be nice too

panchoman · Nov 27, 2007

rosewill is not a good psu and cooler masters are a mixed bag. i'd say the neohe would be the best in three that you listed(i have myself), though keaker's tagan psus are also very good. im not sure if the antec basiq & true power trios are channellwell or seasonic, that's why i say for antec, grab either a neohe, quattro or earthwatts

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