PSU: Power Supply Guide for Today's & Tomorrow's Computers

[mike047]

HI, First a GREAT thread. I have used the Coolmax 550 for some time and like it. Good stable rails, lot of amps. Run 5 hd, 2 burners an XFX video card and a slightly o/c xp2700 without issue.

Another, not mentioned that I have used is a PC toys;
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556017516.html and
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556017509.html

Apparently they are a repackaged Vantec.
I have a 470 inuse with a XP1800"B" o/c to 2.2[11x200], it holds the rails well and runs 24/7 folding...no problems.

I also have a 420 inuse, 24/7, in another folder with a XP1700 o/c to 2.0. Also with no problems and it holds the rails well.

Thanks for a very useful and informative thread, I appreciate your effort.

mike

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by mike047

HI, First a GREAT thread. I have used the Coolmax 550 for some time and like it. Good stable rails, lot of amps. Run 5 hd, 2 burners an XFX video card and a slightly o/c xp2700 without issue.

Another, not mentioned that I have used is a PC toys;
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556017516.html and
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556017509.html

Apparently they are a repackaged Vantec.
I have a 470 inuse with a XP1800"B" o/c to 2.2[11x200], it holds the rails well and runs 24/7 folding...no problems.

I also have a 420 inuse, 24/7, in another folder with a XP1700 o/c to 2.0. Also with no problems and it holds the rails well.

Thanks for a very useful and informative thread, I appreciate your effort.

mike

Another vote for the Coolmax 550W!

It would be nice if there were specs with those links.

[mike047]

HI David, Next time I move this cabinet out, I will check them with a DMM.

mike

[johnny45]

Everyone goes back and forth on the ultra-x. I can get an sexy ultra-x 500w with LED's and modular for $70.

With Powerstream 520W being about $130, the 420W for $100, and the modstream 520W for $100, and the Neopower 480W $100, I am confused.

Everyone seems to go with the PowerStream, so between the $70 Ultra-x (its so pretty) and the $100 Powerstream 420W, what would you guys go with?

If anyone has a suggestion that would be great.

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by johnny45

Everyone goes back and forth on the ultra-x. I can get an sexy ultra-x 500w with LED's and modular for $70.

With Powerstream 520W being about $130, the 420W for $100, and the modstream 520W for $100, and the Neopower 480W $100, I am confused.

Everyone seems to go with the PowerStream, so between the $70 Ultra-x (its so pretty) and the $100 Powerstream 420W, what would you guys go with?

If anyone has a suggestion that would be great.

PowerStream 420W & only $87, see guide for link.

[mike047]

Originally Posted by davidhammock200

Another vote for the Coolmax 550W!

It would be nice if there were specs with those links.

http://www.bigbruin.com/reviewpics/p...pecs-large.jpg

http://www.bigbruin.com/html/pctoys470.htm

mike

[davidhammock200]

This is a work in progess, it is not finished yet!

How to power TEC's with PC PS's:

Using 2 PS's, you can get high amperage at:

3.3V, 5V, 6.6V, 8.3V, 10V, 12V, 15.3V, 17V & 24V,

this is done by putting the appropiate rails in either series or parallel.

The -5V, -12V & +5VSB are NEVER used because of their low current ratings.

It is not hard to do, but ALL instructions must be followed EXACTLY or you get to buy new PS's.

Forget PS's & think of batteries!

Depending on which direction you measure in you get +1.5V or -1.5V, we are doing the same exact thing!

You CAN NOT use any part of the -5V or -12V or +5VSB as their current ratings are way too low.

If you put 2X 12V batteries in series you get 24V, but only the max amperage of the weakest battery.

If you put a 6V battery in series with a 12V battery you get 18V, but only the max amperage of the weakest battery.

Same/same with PC PS's!

The biggest reason most people end up with destroyed PS's

is because they do not understand the grounding required.

When hooking 2 PS's in series, the cases must be electrically isolated from each other,

that is there must not be a path the electricity can follow to get from one case to the other case.

When hooking 2 PS's in parallel you must connect the cases to each other,

running a mutual ground wire between them.

This will only be a general overview, there are always additional factors to consider,

for example different PS's require some additional loads on some rails.

Sometimes OV shutdown must be disabled.

As I have NEVER run a TEC, I have NEVER actually done any of this!

NoAffinity actually does this Professionally and has experience,

if you want a Professional/Custom setup PM NoAffinity.

I will not be responsible for any damage or injury caused

by anything having to do with Extreme Ocerclocking Forums. You do everything at your own risk!

This is a work in progess, it is not finished yet!

Dave

[davidhammock200]

Updated 3-7-07

Dave's Short PSU List

Originally Posted by webstien

I had to make this

As you will see all PSU's recommended for highend systems are Single +12V Rail PSU's.

This has now become necessary for several reasons:

PSU manufactures are now assigning the rails on their multi-rail (3 or more +12V rails) PSU's in whatever fashion pleases them.

Motherboard manufacturers are now requiring additional power connectors, beyond the standard ATX & P4/EPS connectors.

Sometimes the interaction of these unique rail assignments & additional power connectors results in mobo/PSU incompatibility.

All of these problems are of course caused by the ever higher power demands of ever more powerful GPU's.

Most Dual +12V Rail PSU's are not effected as one rail "should always" be used exclusively to power the CPU via the P4/EPS connector, however Dual Rail PSU's that follow the specs can not power highend SLI systems.

Therefore all PSU's recommended for highend systems now need to be Single +12V Rail PSU's.

Please note that the Seasonic built Corsairs & Antecs (HE & Trio) are, regardless of advertising,
Single +12V Rail PSU's, in that there is no per-rail current limiting, meaning that any +12V rail can pull whatever +12V amperage is available. This is also true of the Seasonic M-12's.
The Corsairs are built to higher standards than the Antecs.

From PC P&C's Power Supply Myths Exposed!: http://www.pcpower.com/technology/myths/

8. ARE MULTIPLE 12-VOLT RAILS BETTER THAN A SINGLE 12-VOLT RAIL?

With all the hype about multiple 12-volt rails (ads claim that two rails is better than one, five is better than four, etc.), you’d think it was a better design. Unfortunately, it’s not!

Here are the facts: A large, single 12-volt rail (without a 240VA limit) can transfer 100% of the 12-volt output from the PSU to the computer, while a multi-rail 12-volt design has distribution losses of up to 30% of the power supply’s rating. Those losses occur because power literally gets “trapped” on under-utilized rails. For example, if the 12-volt rail that powers the CPU is rated for 17 amps and the CPU only uses 7A, the remaining 10A is unusable, since it is isolated from the rest of the system.

Since the maximum current from any one 12-volt rail of a multiple-rail PSU is limited to 20 amps (240VA / 12 volts = 20 amps), PCs with high-performance components that draw over 20 amps from the same rail are subject to over-current shutdowns. With power requirements for multiple processors and graphics cards continuing to grow, the multiple-rail design, with its 240VA limit per rail, is basically obsolete.

PC Power and Cooling is once again leading the industry. All of our power supplies now feature a large, single 12-volt rail. The design is favored by major processor and graphics companies, complies with EPS12V specs (the 240VA limit is not a requirement) and is approved by all major safety agencies such as UL and TUV.

From Silverstone: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-da750.htm

"With the knowledge that single +12V rail power is the next generation power supply, SilverStone Technology introduces Decathlon series, offering enthusiasts more choices with single rail power selections to handle their system."

PC P&C Turbo-Cool 1KW-SR [Single +12V Rail] (The Best of the Best of the Best!)
+12V@72A, Rated@50C, Efficiency 83%, 5yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.pcpower.com/products/view...view=techspecs
$499: http://www.pcpower.com/products/view...WSR&view=about

SILVERSTONE Olympia OP1000 1000W [Single +12V Rail]
Up to +12V@80A, Rated up to 50C, Efficiency Typical 80%, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-op1000.htm
From: $335: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p

Zippy PSL 6850P 850W [Single +12V Rail]
+12V@60A, TEMPERATURE RANGE: OPERATING 0-40, Efficiency 71%, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.zippy.com.tw/P_PRODUCT_DE...r=3&lv_rfnbr=2
Gaming Specs: http://www.zippy.com/P_product_detai...850P(G1)-PCIE4
From $322: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p

PC P&C Silencer 750W Quad[Single +12V Rail] (My #1 Choice for 8800GTX SLI!)
Up to +12V@60A, Rated@40C, Efficiency 83%, 3yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.pcpower.com/products/view...view=techspecs
Review: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/451/1/
$199: http://www.pcpower.com/products/view...php?show=S75QB

Silverstone Decathlon DA750 750W [Single +12V Rail] [Modular]
Up to +12V@60A, Rated@50C, Efficiency >80%, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-da750.htm
From $178: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p

SilverStone Olympia OP750 750W [Single +12V Rail]
Up to +12V@60A, Rated@50C, Efficiency >80%, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-op750.htm
From $149: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p

SeaSonic M12 SS-700HM 700W [Performs as a Single +12V Rail PSU.] [Modular]
Up to +12V@56A, Rated@40C, Efficiency up to 85%, 3yr warranty
Specs: http://www.seasonicusa.com/m12.htm
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=13
From $189: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p

Corsair HX 620W [Performs as a Single +12V Rail PSU.] [Modular] (My #1 Choice for Highend 8800GTS SLI!)
Up to +12V@50A, +5VSB@3A, Rated@50C, 5yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair...er_supply.html
Review: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/371/1/
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=32
Review: Can the Corsair 620HX Power Supply Handle 8800 GTX SLI: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/462/1/
From $129: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p
I have personally tested this PSU & I highly recommend it for highend systems with all current video cards.

SilverStone Olympia OP650 650W [Single +12V Rail]
Up to +12V@54A, Rated@50C, Efficiency >80%, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-op650.htm
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=100
From $127: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p

Antec TruePower Trio 650W [Performs as a Single +12V Rail PSU.]
Up to +12V@52A, Rated@50C, Up to 85% efficiency, 5yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.antec.com/specs/TP3_650_spe.html
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=12
From $103: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=r

Silverstone Zeus ST56ZF 560W [Single +12V Rail]
+12V@38A, Rated@50C, Efficiency 78% Typical, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-56zf.htm
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=30
From $115: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p

Corsair HX 520W [Performs as a Single +12V Rail PSU.] [Modular]
(My #1 Choice for midrange SLI and ANY single Nvidia GPU!)
Up to +12V@40A, +5VSB@3A, Rated@50C, 5yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair...er_supply.html
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=28
From $97: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p
I have personally tested this PSU & I highly recommend it for highend systems with any single video card.

Antec Neo HE 550W [Performs as a Single +12V Rail PSU.] [Modular]
Up to +12V@42A, Rated@50C, Up to 85% efficiency, 5yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.antec.com/specs/NeoHE550_spe.html
From $89: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p

Antec TruePower Trio 550W [Performs as a Single +12V Rail PSU.]
Up to +12V@42A, Rated@50C, Up to 85% efficiency, 5yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.antec.com/specs/TP3_550_spe.html
From $80: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=r

Antec Neo HE 500W [Performs as a Single +12V Rail PSU.] [Modular]
Up to +12V@38A, Rated@50C, Up to 85% efficiency, 5yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.antec.com/specs/NeoHE500_spe.html
From $74: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p

Sunbeam NUUO 550W [Dual +12V Rails] [Modular]
Max Combined +12V@30A, Not Rated for Temp, Efficiency > 72% typical, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/...O/nuuo-550.htm
Review: http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/r...UO_550W_1.html
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=19
$70: xpcgear jab-tech svc
This is a good modular alternative for midrange systems.

VANTEC ION 2 VAN-460N ATX12V/ EPS12V 460W[/b] [Single +12V Rail] (Perfect for Older (+5V CPU) Systems)
+5V@30A, 12V@30A, +5VSB@3.0A, Not Rated for Temp or Efficiency, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.vantecusa.com/p_ion2460.html
From $60: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p
This is my #1 Recommendation for older PC's where the CPU is powered by the +5V rail.

XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W[Dual +12V Rails](Best Bang for the Buck!)
Max Combined +12V@???A, Not Rated for Temp, Efficiency >70%, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.xclio.com/htm/products-PSU-Goodpower500w.htm
$52: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005
I have personally tested this PSU & I highly recommend it for mid-range systems.

Enhance ENP-5150GH 500W [Dual +12V Rails]
Max Combined +12V@???A, Not Rated for Temp, Efficiency >80%, 1yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.enhanceusa.com/series.php?series_id=4#115
From $67: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...line&scoring=p
If the XCilo GoodPower 500W is not available, this is a good alternative for midrange systems.

XClio 450BL ATX 450W [Dual +12V Rails] (Best Bang for the Buck!)
Max Combined +12V@???A, Not Rated for Temp, Efficiency >70%, ???yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.xclio.com/htm/products-PSU-450BL.htm
Review: http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/r...io_450W_1.html
$38: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189003
I have personally tested this PSU & I highly recommend it for low to mid-range systems.

Enhance ENP-5140GH 400W [Dual +12V Rails]
Max Combined +12V@???A, Not Rated for Temp, Efficiency >80%, 1yr Warranty
Specs: http://www.enhanceusa.com/series.php?series_id=4#43
Review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=24
From $54: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...line&scoring=p
If the XCilo 450W is not available, this is a good alternative for low to mid-range systems.

FSP Group (Fortron Source) BoosterX 3, 300W SLI Graphic Power Supply
Dedicated Multi-GPU Graphic Power Supply Unit
+12V@25A, Not Rated for Temp, EFFICIENCY 85%+, 2yr Warranty
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 3-7-07

Dave

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by gbyss

http://store.yahoo.com/directron/sf350stainless.html
same amps as one on the pg 1 but looks a lot better
just oredered one for a64 3400 system i hope this is good enough since generic 400 psu seems cant handle the load

GREAT PS & GREAT DEAL!

It is also the first one recommended in post #1.

[EMU]

Originally Posted by davidhammock200

Another vote for the Coolmax 550W!

It would be nice if there were specs with those links.

This link would help for the PCtoys http://www.burnoutpc.com/modules/wfs...p?articleid=43

Looks very familiar

[davidhammock200]

Updated 3-15-2009

Modular PSU's:

ENERMAX Liberty ELT400AWT-ECO 400W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@32A
+3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@22A,+12V2@22A, -12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=169
$60: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194042
Review 1:
Review 2:

ENERMAX MODU82+ EMD425AWT 425W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@33A
+3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@22A,+12V2@22A,
+12V3@22A, -12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_55
$70: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194031
Review 1:
Review 2:

Antec Neo Power 500 500W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@38A Rated@50C
+3.3V@23A, +5V@17A, +12V1@17A, +12V2@17A, +12V3@17A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A
Specs: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=28500
$70: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103940
Review 1:
Review 2:

ENERMAX Liberty ELT500AWT-ECO 500W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@38A
+3.3V@24A,+5V@24A,+12V1@24A,+12V2@24A, -12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=170
$85: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194043
Review 1:
Review 2:

ENERMAX MODU82+ EMD525AWT 525W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@40A
+3.3V@24A,+5V@24A,+12V1@25A,+12V2@25A,
+12V3@25A, -12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_55
$105: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194035
Review 1:
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CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W [Modular]
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

Antec Signature SG650 650W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@43A
+3.3V@24A,+5V@24A,+12V1@22A,+12V2@22A,+12V3@25A, -12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=22650
$160: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371017
Review 1: JonnyGURU Recommended - Performance Rated 10
Review 2:

ENERMAX Liberty ELT620AWT-ECO 620W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@48A
+3.3V@24A,+5V@24A,+12V1@30A,+12V2@30A, -12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=171
$110: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194044
Review 1:
Review 2:

CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W Rated at 50C [Modular]
Max. Combined: Acts as a Single-Rail +12V@50A
+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

ENERMAX MODU82+ EMD625AWT 625W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@50A
+3.3V@24A,+5V@24A,+12V1@25A,+12V2@25A,
+12V3@25A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_55
$120: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194027
Review 1:
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ENERMAX INFINITI EIN650AWT 650W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@52A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@30A,+12V1@28A,+12V2@28A,
+12V3@28A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194021
$190: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194022
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE DECATHLON DA650 650W Rated at 50C [Modular]
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@54A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...no=da650&area=
$120: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256021
Review 1:
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ENERMAX INFINITI EIN720AWT 720W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@56A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@30A,+12V1@28A,+12V2@28A,
+12V3@30A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_52
$190: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194021
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE DA700 700W Rated at 50C [Modular]
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@58A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...da700&area=usa
$130: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256035
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE DA750 750W Rated at 50C [Modular]
+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V@60A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...no=da750&area=
$140: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256017
Review 1:
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ZALMAN ZM750-HP 750W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@60A
+3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@20A,
+12V3@20A,+12V4@20A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@2.5A
Specs: http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=197
$145: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817379006
Review 1:
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ZALMAN ZM850-HP 850W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@60A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@28A,
+12V4@28A,+12V5@18A,+12V6@18A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.
Specs: http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=198
$165: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817379007
Review 1:
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SeaSonic M12D SS-750 750W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@62A Rated at 50C
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@38A,+12V2@38A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.seasonicusa.com/M12D.htm
$250: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151068
Review 1:
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Antec TPQ-850 850W Rated@50C [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@64A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,
+12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=27850
$200: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371009
Review 1:
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Antec Signature SG850 850W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@65A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@25A,+12V1@22A,+12V2@22A,+12V3@25A, +12V4@25A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=22850
$250: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371018
Review 1: JonnyGURU Recommended - Performance Rated 10
Review 2:

SILVERSTONE DA800 800W Rated at 50C [Modular]
+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V@66A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...da800&area=usa
$180: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256036
Review 1:
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SPARKLE Magna R-SPI900GCM 900W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@70A
+3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@20A,
+12V3@20A,+12V4@20A,-12V@1A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.sparklepower.com/pdf/SPI900GCM.pdf
$146: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103032
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE DECATHLON DA850 850W Rated at 50C [Modular]
+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V@70A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...no=da850&area=
$200: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256022
Review 1:
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SeaSonic M12D SS-850 850W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@70A Rated at 50C
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@40A,+12V2@40A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.seasonicusa.com/M12D.htm
$300: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151067
Review 1: JonnyGURU Recommended Performance Rated 9.5
Review 2:

ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV850EWT 850W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@70A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@25A,+12V1@30A,+12V2@30A,+12V3@30A, +12V4@30A,
+12V5@30A,+12V6@30A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@5A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=174
$270: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194041
Review 1:
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Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000 1000W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@70A Rated@50C
+3.3V@25A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,
+12V3@18A,+12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Specs: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=27100
$230: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371012
Review 1:
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SPARKLE Magna R-SPI1000GCM 1000W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@75A
look up later
Specs: http://www.sparklepower.com/pdf/SPI1000GCM.pdf
$188: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103033
Review 1:
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ENERMAX Galaxy EGX1000EWL 1000W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@75A
+3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@24A,+12V2@24A,+12V3@24A, +12V4@24A,+12V5@24A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@6A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=115
NA: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194019
Review 1:
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ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV950EWT 950W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@79A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@25A,+12V1@30A,+12V2@30A,+12V3@30A, +12V4@30A,
+12V5@30A,+12V6@30A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@5A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=175
$286: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194040
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE DA1000 1000W Rated at 50C [Modular]
+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V@80A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...A1000&area=usa
$240: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256044
Review 1:
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CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W Rated@50C [Modular]
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

ZALMAN ZM1000-HP 1000W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@80A
look up later
Specs: http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=282
$224: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817379009
Review 1:
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ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV1050EWT 1050W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@87A
+3.3V@25A,+5V@25A,+12V1@30A,+12V2@30A,+12V3@30A, +12V4@30A,
+12V5@30A,+12V6@30A,-12V@0.6A,+5VSB@5A
Specs: http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=172
$291: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194039
Review 1:
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SILVERSTONE ST1200 1200W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@93A
+3.3V@40A,+5V@40A,+12V1@28A,+12V2@28A,+12V3@20A, +12V4@20A,
+12V5@20A,+12V6@28A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@6.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...o=ST1200&area=
$260: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256041
Review 1:
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BFG Tech EX-1200 BFGR1200WEXPSU 1200W [Modular][/b] 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
Review 1:
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Thermaltake Toughpower W0133RU 1200W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@99A Rated@50C
+3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@20A,+12V3@36A,
+12V4@36A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.5A
Specs: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/produc...0133/w0133.asp
$385: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153054
Review 1: JonnyGURU Recommended
Review 2:

Updated 3-15-09

Dave

[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
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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
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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
Review 1:
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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
Review 1:
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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
Review 1:
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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

[Moebius]

Great guide!

I just ordered the OCZ POwerStream 600 based on this guide, thanks!

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by Moebius

Great guide!

I just ordered the OCZ POwerStream 600 based on this guide, thanks!

Thanks & CONGRATS!

[afrakes]

You guys ever heard of this power supply.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...189-002&depa=0

Looks good on paper. High efficiency, dual +12v, and around $50. Anybody want to be a guinnea pig?

EDIT: Maybe from the same company that supplies PSUs for Antec? Sounds promising.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/vie...ht=xclio+400bl

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by afrakes

You guys ever heard of this power supply.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...189-002&depa=0

Looks good on paper. High efficiency, dual +12v, and around $50. Anybody want to be a guinnea pig?

EDIT: Maybe from the same company that supplies PSUs for Antec? Sounds promising.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/vie...ht=xclio+400bl

Good find, I just saw it myself. Their website does not give warranty info & I can't find any reviews.

I have sent them an email asking about their warranty & other info.

As soon as I know I will post.

They look GOOD & the prices are GOOD, too.

Dave

EDIT:

The Ultra X-Connect 500W's are on sale again for $59 after rebate at Zipzoomfly.

[afrakes]

Cool, somebody should try it out. For $50, you wouldn't be out too much if it ended up being a complete turd.

I would, but I'm brizzoke.

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by afrakes

Cool, somebody should try it out. For $50, you wouldn't be out too much if it ended up being a complete turd.

I would, but I'm brizzoke.

Warranty is 2 years & I will know more in a few mins.

EDIT:

This was their first email response, very fast. I sent them a second email requesting additional informatio.

Dear David,

Nice to receive your inquiry.

Our XClio PSU does come with a 2 years warrenty.

Additional informations are all listed on our website.
http://www.xclio.com/product_04.htm

Let me know if you have any more inquiries or suggestions.

Thanks,

Best Regards,

Meridian Technology Corp.

Jerry Huang
Sales Department
www.meridiancase.com
www.xclio.com
EMAIL: mtc.case@msa.hinet.net
MSN: hme46@hotmail.com
TEL: +886 2 86672869
FAX: +886 2 86675567


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----- Original Message -----
From: David Hammock
To: info@xclio.com
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 12:55 PM
Subject: Power Supplies

These are the PS's. The 550W & 480W are built to highers spec than the lower rated ones.

550W $100: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...189-001&depa=0

480W $80: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...189-004&depa=0

450W $52: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...189-003&depa=0

400W $49: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...189-002&depa=0

EDIT:

They are discontinuning these models & will soon have even better ones,
however the 450W & 480W are very good choices as a "BEST BANG for the BUCK"

Dave

[davidhammock200]

As in the past PS's have ben added to the recommended list at the suggestion of EOC members,
after reviewing all available reviews, so this PS, the Ultra X-Connect 500W,
will now be removed from the recommended list.

Unfortunatly Ultra has a long history of offering junk PS's.
It looked like the X-Connect 500W was going to be a turning point for them,
as it was a new design & initally well reviewed, hope & confidence was
increased when the warranty was extended to 3 years.

But then Ultra began stuffing their old junk in to sleek X-Connect boxes &
selling them at lower ratings (400W), without the extended warranty.

Ultra was getting a lot of people to buy their junk,
based on the good performance & reviews of the X-Connect 500W,
so it was hoped that they would continue it as their high quality flagship.

I guess that Ultra was was either just not that smart or just too gready.

The Ultra X-Connect 500W is now removed from the recommended list.

Dave

[skeensp]

Originally Posted by davidhammock200

As in the past PS's have ben added to the recommended list at the suggestion of EOC members,
after reviewing all available reviews, so this PS, the Ultra X-Connect 500W,
will now be removed from the recommended list.

Unfortunatly Ultra has a long history of offering junk PS's.
It looked like the X-Connect 500W was going to be a turnibg point for them,
as it was a new design & initally well reviewed, hope & confidence was
increased when the warranty was extended to 3 years.

But then Ultra began stuffing their old junk in to sleek X-Connect boxes &
selling them at lower ratings (400W), without the extended warranty.

Ultra was getting a lot of people to buy their junk,
based on the good performance & reviews of the X-Connect 500W,
so it was hoped that they would continue it as their high quality flagship.

I guess that Ultra was was either just not that smart or just too gready.

The Ultra X-Connect 500W is now removed from the recommended list.

Dave

Dave, why would you remove the 500W PSU from the list because the 400W PSU is junk. The 500W is still a pretty decent PSU for mild overclocking users. I have one (and Im not a mild OC'er) in my main A64 rig thats in my sig, and it works. The only problem that I have is I need something like an NeoPower or Powerstream to supply better current so I can have a better OC on my 6800GT. Thats the hold up on my Video OC is the PSU, but still the 500W PSU is a nice PSU for someone that cannot afford the Powerstream or Neopower.