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Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Krusty on August 23, 2006, 11:04:16 AM

I'm window shopping for a power supply. I want to avoid some crappy ones. I've got a 425W unit now from JustPC but it's terrible. It has constant low voltages (especially on the 3V) and I'm afraid it'll go screwy on me one day and take the entire PC with it.

I'm looking for a 400+W PSU from a GOOD manufacturer. I'd like 20+4 pin connectors, as I have 24 pin now but want to use this PSU later. I'd like dual 12v. Must have P4 4-pin connector (I cannot recall off the top of my head what this is called. 5V?). I'd like it to have an external switch if possible.

I'm on a budget. Make any suggestion you like but chances are I'll go with what I can afford. My current PSU cost $5 (no lie! 1-day internet sale), which is why I got it. I'm guessing I might be able to swing $60, maybe less.

So, names to look at?

Names to avoid?

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: MOSQ on August 23, 2006, 07:18:32 PM

Antec Truepower or the new Truepower Trio (3x12v rails) are excellent.

Antec Smartpower are very good.

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Skuzzy on August 24, 2006, 06:12:57 AM

Hard to go wrong with Antec.

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: straffo on August 24, 2006, 06:35:50 AM

Fortron green 400

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: NOT on August 24, 2006, 06:59:06 AM

OCZ GameXtreme 700w.

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Eagler on August 24, 2006, 07:27:41 AM

I got one of these recently:
OCZ ModStream OCZ52012U (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104155)

$80 after rebate

considering the PSU is the central unit for EVERYTHING in your computer, it  is best not to be cheap with it. with the new vcards that are out today, you need a powerful ps if you do not want all sorts of intermittent/strange issues with your setup

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Krusty on August 24, 2006, 09:36:33 AM

hrm... Those are all a tad pricey... I might have to hold off a bit before I can get any.

Sad part is this means no 3D card for me (keeping the PC running is more important than running 3D)

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: straffo on August 24, 2006, 01:23:52 PM

41,50$ (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953)

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Balsy on August 24, 2006, 01:39:34 PM

PC Power and Cooling.

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Krusty on August 24, 2006, 05:06:32 PM

Strange, Straffo, when I did my search on newegg, that one didn't show up!

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Roscoroo on August 24, 2006, 05:18:47 PM

Enermax are also excellent .

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Kitteh on August 26, 2006, 12:23:07 AM

I got an excellent Antec 425W for something like 80$ at Best Buy.

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: ozrocker on August 26, 2006, 05:47:40 AM

Antec True power 550 W.
                Oz

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Ghosth on August 26, 2006, 07:47:42 AM

http://www.mwave.com

Antec 450

ANTEC SP450 SMART POWER 2.0 ATX 12V VERSION 2.0 450W UL & FCC POWER SUPPLY FOR ATX CASES (*While Supplies Last!)
$56.00
   
   
If your looking for dirt cheap

MWAVE 400W ATX 12V UL & FCC POWER SUPPLY FOR ATX CASES  $19.00
#  20+4 Main Power Connector Supports Latest "Desktop Motherboards" and "PCI Express Cards"

This is probably what I'd buy. (middle of the road)
COOLMAX CX-450B (BLACK) 450W ATX 12V 120mm SILENT COOLING FAN SWITCHING UL & FCC POWER SUPPLY FOR ATX CASES
      $39.00

Title: PSU suggestions
Post by: Krusty on August 29, 2006, 11:45:59 AM

Quote

Originally posted by straffo
41,50$ (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953)

Ordered. Und now, vee vait!