[davidhammock200]

Updating 3-1-09

The "BEST BANG for the BUCK"

Originally Posted by webstien

I had to make this

Cheap, but Good Power Supplies!

"Best Bang for the Buck for Older Systems"

These PSU's were designed for older systems where the CPU is often powered from the +5V rail.
However these still provide enough +12V amperage to run most of today's lowend to midrange systems.

[Many Different Versions, many are 20-pin ATX Only]
ENERMAX EG365AX-VE(W) / EG365AX-VE(G) / EG365P-VE 350W
Output +3.3V@32A; +5V@32A; -5V@1A; +12V@26A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2.2A
Specs: http://www.enermax.com.tw/english/pr...y1.asp?PrID=29
From $25: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p

[Many Different Versions, many are 20-pin ATX Only]
ENERMAX EG465AX-VE(W) / EG465AX-VE(G) / EG465P-VE
Output +3.3V@35A; +5V@35A; -5V@1A; +12V@33A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2.2A
Specs: http://www.enermax.com.tw/english/pr...y1.asp?PrID=28
From $35: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p

[20/24-pin ATX]
VANTEC ION 2 VAN-460N ATX12V/ EPS12V 460W
Output +3.3V@28A; +5V@30A; -5V@0.5A; +12V@30A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.vantecusa.com/p_ion2460.html
From $50: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p
This is my #1 Recommendation for this class of PSU's.

[20-pin ATX Only]
PC P&C Silencer 360 ATX 360W
Output: +5V @ 30A, +12V @ 21A, -12V @ 0.8A, +3.3V @ 26A, +5VSB @ 2A
Specs: http://www.pcpowercooling.com/produc...view=techspecs
$36: http://www.pcpowercooling.com/produc...ATX&view=about

Dave
2-22-09

When Lowest Price is the Deciding Factor: Lowest Priced PSU's Recommended

FSP Group ATX300-PA 300W
Max. Combined: +12V@22A (No PCI-E Connectors)
+3.3V@20A, +5V@20A, +12V1@16A, +12V2@16A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2A
Specs: http://www.fspgroupusa.com/PC_OEM/AT.../ATX300PA.html
$25: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104951
Review 1:
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Antec Basiq BP-350B 350W
Max. Combined: +12V@23A (No PCI-E Connectors)
+3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@10A, +12V2@13A,-12V@0.3A, +5VSB@2.5A
Specs: http://www.antec.com/us/
$23: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371013
Review 1:
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FSP Group ATX350-PA 350W
Max. Combined: +12V@25A (No PCI-E Connectors)
+3.3V@22A, +5V@21A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@16A, -12V@0.3A, +5VSB@2A
Specs: http://www.fspgroupusa.com/PC_OEM/AT.../ATX350PA.html
$30: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104901
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE ST400 400W
Max. Combined: +12V@29A
+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A, +12V2@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@2.5A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...st400&area=usa
$30: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256032
Review 1:
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Dave
3-1-09

"Best Bang for the Buck Single Rail PSU's"

BFG Tech LS-450 450W
+3.3V@24A,+5V@20A,+12V@29A,-12V@0.3A,+5VSB@2.5A
Specs: http://www.bfgpower.com/manual
$50: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817702014
Review 1: [H] Editor's Choice Enthusiast Gold Award (3-10-09)
Review 2: JonnyGURU Recommended - Performance Rated 9 (2-15-09)

Corsair CX400 400W
+3.3V@20A, +5V@20A, +12V@30A, -12V@0.8A, +5Vsb@2.5A
Specs: http://www.corsair.com/products/cx/default.aspx
$43: http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-400w...ml?dcaid=15891
Review 1:
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VANTEC ION 2 VAN-460N 460W
+3.3V@28A; +5V@30A; -5V@0.5A; +12V@30A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/154
$50: http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PS-...5ca6ce2fb4bf36
Review 1:
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PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS500 500W
+3.3V@24A,+5V@24A,+12V@35A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@2.5A
Specs: http://www.pcpower.com/products/desc...12V/index.html
$60: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703015
Review 1:
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CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W
+3.3V@30A,+5V@20A,+12V@41A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3A
Specs: http://www.corsairmicro.com/products/vx.aspx
$70: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004
Review 1:
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BFG LS-550 550W (New Single Rail Model)
+3.3V = 24A, +5V = 24A, 3.3V +5V, +12V = 42A, -12V = 0.3A, +5Vsb = 2.5A
Specs: http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgr550wlspsunew.aspx
$70 Maybe, as I can only find the old quad rail model for sale.
Review 1: Anandtech Editor's Choice Gold: http://www.anandtech.com/casecooling...spx?i=3516&p=6
Review 2:

PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W
+3.3@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@49A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.pcpowercooling.com/produc...EPS&view=about
$80: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703005
Review 1:
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CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@52A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.corsairmicro.com/products/tx.aspx
$80: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE OP700 700W
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@58A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...op700&area=usa
$100: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256033

PC Power & Cooling S75CF 750W
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@60A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.pcpower.com/power-supply/...crossfire.html
$90: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341011
Review 1:
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CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
+3.3V@30A,+5V@28A,+12V@60A, -12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.corsairmicro.com/products/tx.aspx
$105: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
Review 1:
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CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W
+3.3V@30A, +5V30A, +12V@70A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@3A
Specs: http://www.corsair.com/products/tx/default.aspx
$120: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009
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SILVERSTONE OP1000-E 1000W
+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V@80A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...000-E&area=usa
$170: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256043
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Dave
2-22-09

"Best Bang for the Buck Multi-Rail PSU's"

Multi-Rail Recommendations:

Some very highly respected PSU brands have thrown the old, outdated ATX/EPS PSU specs "out the window",
and are offering some excellent PSU's with 2 or more +12V rails, that do not suffer from the problems of the past, we are proud to present them for your consideration.

CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W
Max. Combined: Acts as a Single-Rail +12V@40A Rated@50C
+3.3@24A,+5V@24A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,- 12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3A
Specs: http://corsairmemory.com/corsair/pro...ish_Manual.pdf
$82: http://www.provantage.com/corsair-me...x~7CSMC02X.htm
Review 1: Best Power Supply Manufacturer by Custom PC 2008
Review 2: JonnyGURU Recommended - Performance Rated 9

CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W
Max. Combined: Acts as a Single-Rail +12V@50A Rated@50C
+3.3@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,- 12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3A
Specs: http://www.corsairmicro.com/corsair/...er_supply.html
$100: http://www.provantage.com/corsair-me...x~4CSMC02Y.htm
Review 1: JonnyGURU Recommended - Performance Rated 9.5
Review 2: Best Power Supply Manufacturer by Custom PC 2008

CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W Rated@50C
Max. Combined: +12V@80A (Perfect +12V Rail Distribution = Single Rail Performance!)
+3.3V@30A, +5V30A, +12V1@40A,
+12V2@40A -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@3.5A
Specs: http://www.corsairmicro.com/products...0/default.aspx
$200: http://www.provantage.com/corsair-me...x~7CSMC068.htm
Review 1: JonnyGURU Recommended - Performance Rated 9
Review 2: Best Power Supply Manufacturer by Custom PC 2008

BFG Tech EX-1200 BFGR1200WEXPSU 1200W [Modular] World Class PSU!
Max. Combined: +12V@98A 1200W Rated at 40C
+3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@40A,+12V2@40A,
+12V3@40A,+12V4@40A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0
Specs: http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgr1200wexpsu.aspx
$250: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817702015
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Dave
3-11-09

FSP Group (Fortron Source) BoosterX 3, 300W SLI Graphic Power Supply
Dedicated Multi-GPU Graphic Power Supply Unit
Specs: http://www.fspgroupusa.com/FSPNEWS/BOOSTERX3.asp
From $66: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p
If you have a good PSU, but need more power for SLI,
just put this +12V (only) GPU PSU in an empty 5.25" bay!

Jason's (EOC) Reviews: http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/articles.php#13

jonnyGURU's Reviews: http://www.jonnyguru.com/reviews.php

Legit Reviews: http://www.legitreviews.com/articles/power_supply/

Nvidia SLI Certified: http://www.slizone.com/object/slizon..._powersupplies

For more information: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...2&page=1&pp=20

Updated 3-4-07

Dave