Antec 500W Earthwatts PSU

[RKS]

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I have a 939 with x2 3800+
2GB ram (512 x 4)
4 HDDs
7800GT (x2)
HD tv card
number of external devices (printer/scanner /speakers)
1 optical drive.

 

[MarcVenice]

Yeah, you need 2 pci-e plugs, right ? Then I bet the earthwatts 500w is the best PSU you can get for 50$.

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Yeah, you need 2 pci-e plugs, right ? Then I bet the earthwatts 500w is the best PSU you can get for 50$.

I can always use an adapter, but it is easier when 2 are already provided.

 

[MarcVenice]

Well, I think 500w is the smallest wattage PSU that will come with 2 pci-e connectors, save perhaps the corsair 450vx, that I know of and that I would recommend. Lower wattage units probably don't have enough amps on the 12v rail to supply two 7800gt's, your CPU and other stuff with all the power they need, so I don't recommend using adapters either. Check this thread, it might make the EA 500w cheaper: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...keyword1=cooler+master

Not long ago the cooler master real power pro 650w/750w were going for 50-70$ on several sites, might want to check that out. Like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817171024 it's a little more expensive, but it will survive through another build with ease, even if you decide to SLI again, with more powerfull cards. And it's a qaulity unit, so no worries about that either.

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Well, I think 500w is the smallest wattage PSU that will come with 2 pci-e connectors, save perhaps the corsair 450vx, that I know of and that I would recommend. Lower wattage units probably don't have enough amps on the 12v rail to supply two 7800gt's, your CPU and other stuff with all the power they need, so I don't recommend using adapters either. Check this thread, it might make the EA 500w cheaper: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...keyword1=cooler+master

Not long ago the cooler master real power pro 650w/750w were going for 50-70$ on several sites, might want to check that out. Like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817171024 it's a little more expensive, but it will survive through another build with ease, even if you decide to SLI again, with more powerfull cards. And it's a qaulity unit, so no worries about that either.

Thanks. I saw the Antec rebate expires in 3 days and wanted to act quickly. I have a Sparkle 550? in my other computer and can switch PSUs. I think my current FSP400 should be enough to power my single 8800GT until a good deal comes along.

 

[Engineer]

How about for $34.99 then?

Originally posted by: Zap


Antec EarthWatts EA 500 Newegg
$39.99 after $30 MIR (expires 1/31) and coupon code hardocp0010 (expires unknown)
$34.99 after $30 MIR (expires 1/31) and coupon code EMCABCCBF (expires 1/28, must be Newegg Newsletter subscriber, coupon codes do NOT stack)
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