BEST PSU's?

[Corporate Thug]

can anyone comment on good AND low priced PSU's for overclocking? i know antec, vantec, enermax are all goo but budget is tight right now

 

[Acanthus]

I only use Antec and Enermax....

I can say avoid generics, ive lost more generic PSUs than other part in a PC. And when a PSU dies, he likes to take friends with him.

 

[Viper96720]

Sparkle, Compucase(Heroichi), Fortron

 

[Corporate Thug]

thanx for the replies, what about allied? i heard some good things about them

 

[Chaotic42]

PC Power and Cooling

Link.

Very solid, very tight specs, fairly noisy, and very expensive.

I know you said low priced, but check them out, just in case.

 

[Tret]

Antec Owns All!

 

[Corporate Thug]

i think i'm just gonna go with the allied...

 

[S0me1X]

Thermaltake, Enlight, and HighPower 420W power supplies are inexpensive and perform very well. They are all made by HighPower (HPC-420 label). You can find them for around $50 shipped.

 

[JknowWhat]

What are some of the quietest/silent psu's? Anything dead silent?

 

[sharkeeper]

Check out the Zalman


It's actually easy to get ANY power supply dead silent!
This works every time but makes your computer about as useful as tits on a bull! :Q

-DAK-

 

[Minjin]

I've had a strange experience recently. Went from an Antec 350w that came with my antec case to an Antec True Power 430W because of suspected power problems and random reboots. Now, my voltages as monitored by two different programs are lower by a tenth or two on the 5v (~4.8 now)and 12v (~11.6 now) rails. Is this something to be concerned with? Perhaps I can open up the PS and tweak them a little higher?

BTW, my system is nothing that should be loading down a 430W PS...I think.

Mark

 

[snidy1]

You can pick up an Antec 350 watt for $50

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: snidy1
You can pick up an Antec 350 watt for $50

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: snidy1
You can pick up an Antec 350 watt for $50

gotta link? thanx

 

[Corporate Thug]

also, does anyone have any experiance with this

 

[snidy1]

Here you go
Link

 

[Viper96720]

Pwer supplies test

 

[snidy1]

Originally posted by: Viper96720
Pwer supplies test

Nice review

 

[CraigRT]

I'm an Antec fan... never seem to have a problem when dealing with these... I've also NEVER had one go on me.

 

[Corporate Thug]

OK guys i need to order RIGHT NOW: someone pick for me: Allied 400W or Fortron 350W (please keep in mind this is for OCing a 1700+, thanx)

also, this is from newegg:
Fortron FSP350-60BN 350W P4/AMD Ready Power Supply - Retail
Specifications:
Feature: Noise Killer, Ultra Quiet
Power Supply Type: ATX
Max Power: 350W @ 70% output, Peak at 440W
Dimensions: 5 7/8" x 5 1/2" x 3 3/8"
Fan(s): 1-80mm Ball Bearing Fan

what peak mean? is this a 350W PSU or a 440W psu??

 

[Jhhnn]

Get the Fortron, shady06- One of the most respected names in the business. Allied, otoh, is a Deer brand name.

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

Sparkles are my fave. Nice quality, cheap, and newegg has them

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Jhhnn
Get the Fortron, shady06- One of the most respected names in the business. Allied, otoh, is a Deer brand name.

thanx, can you explain the crap about peak output? and would 350W be enough for an OC?

 

[Viper96720]

Go with the fortron more than enough for an overclock.

 

[Corporate Thug]

thanx, finally i can order. any idea what the 440W @ peak means?