Power supply

[scrogathon]

Re: Power supply

thanks guys, I will look into something different.

[flatliner684]

Re: Power supply

Sorry to hijack your thread, but im currently looking to get more or less the same specs, and am in need of upgrading (among most other things) my PSU. Im currently looking @ this:

http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=2QRR&CategorySelectedId=11259&v=2

It looks like it will do the job but, then theres this:

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=39NB&CategorySelectedId=11259&NavigationKey=11259,50010

which costs less than half the price. What am I to look for? will the cheaper one do the job or is just likley to burn out?

fyi, my specs are AMD Athlon 64 3700, GeForce 6800GS 256MB and 2 GBs of RAM

[Eddy01741]

Re: Power supply

Ok, good brands:
OCZ
ANtec
Enermax
FSP

That's all i can think of in 10 seconds. ANyways, get at least 22 amps on the +12v rail. Preferably, get one with dual +12v rails and have a combined amperage of over 30 is very solid (like mine).

[flatliner684]

Re: Power supply

ok, thanks very much. Speedy reply too. :)

[imported_Wreck]

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I would get no less than 26amps on the 12v rail and active PFC.

[Eddy01741]

Re: Power supply

I would get no less than 26amps on the 12v rail and active PFC.

Ah 26 amps, i dunno, i just gave a rough estimate for 22amps.

[imported_Wreck]

Re: Power supply

Ah 26 amps, i dunno, i just gave a rough estimate for 22amps.

Didn't leave room for upgrades eh? :p

[Umi.Ryuuzaki]

Re: Power supply

Late post kinda, but throw a Hiper Type-R 580watt PSU in there - very damn good from a recent build I did for a friend. If price is an issue though, Antec does have their Truepower 2.0's for 50-90 USD if you look around.

Any word on Ultra's X-Connect 2's? I hear they did change PSU parts makers and they are now damn good for what the price is...