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PSUs

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:02 am
by skier
who is top dog of power supply units? I have Antec for my first computer build, and was wondering what to get for an upgrade

-plan to use Geforce 8800GTS video, top of the line stuff

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:12 am
by Skippman
A simple trip to the main site gives you some answers:

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



I'm using the OCz GamerXStreme 600W and I've had no problems. Very quiet, and cool.


Check out this article in specific even if it is a bit dated:

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/348/1/

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:59 am
by dicecca112
Corsair is right now.

The 620W Cam easily handle 2 8800gtx and a 4X4 AMD System

IMO the ripple on the GameXtreme's is far too prevalent and detrimental to overclocking for my liking

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:08 am
by Skippman
Wait wait wait! WHAT!?

I bought this thing based on Nates recommendation of the unit. Are you telling me that I'm going to have to swap the PSU when I go to overclock my new Core 2 Duo?

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:10 am
by dicecca112
no it'll work, but for the PSU perfectionist like me, I didn't want it. Check out JonnyGuru.com He did tests and wasn't impressed, but keep in mind he works for Ultra PSUs and well he knows what he is talking about.

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:02 pm
by AntiV6
dicecca112 wrote:Corsair is right now.

The 620W Cam easily handle 2 8800gtx and a 4X4 AMD System

IMO the ripple on the GameXtreme's is far too prevalent and detrimental to overclocking for my liking
Would you say the Mushkin lineup of PSU's is good?

I am getting ready to build a new computer and have been stuck between a few PSUs.

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:44 pm
by kenc51
AntiV6 wrote:
dicecca112 wrote:Corsair is right now.

The 620W Cam easily handle 2 8800gtx and a 4X4 AMD System

IMO the ripple on the GameXtreme's is far too prevalent and detrimental to overclocking for my liking
Would you say the Mushkin lineup of PSU's is good?

I am getting ready to build a new computer and have been stuck between a few PSUs.
The new Mushkin PSU's are the same as the Corsair, just quieter!

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:08 pm
by dicecca112
I wouldn't say that. Muskin is overpriced. The best bang for the buck is still corsair. I don't have any experience with Mushkin so I can't say anything else

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:59 pm
by AntiV6
dicecca112 wrote:I wouldn't say that. Muskin is overpriced. The best bang for the buck is still corsair. I don't have any experience with Mushkin so I can't say anything else
Actually, on newegg right now, the 650w Mushkin is around the same price as the 620w Corsair... With rebates of course.

I dunno, my build is about a month or two off, and I am bouncing around on which components I want to use daily. :?

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:29 pm
by dgood
In the end as long as the part is comparable performance especially for what you need. you have to go with the lower price. Especially if it has free shipping ;).