Chosing PSU

[ZUnit]

Here is list of what i think to get, i just need one of them.
I would like to hear your thoughts.

 

[nealh]

on those enermax psu what is the difference between "W" and "G"

oops nm..it seems it has to do with AC input..the "W" adjust auto from 90-265, G..180-265

anyone know the number of 4 pin connectors the enermax EG495P-VE SFMA ...noisetaker p series has?

 

[Sonic587]

I like all of those PSUs. :thumbsup: Great list of some quality power. I'm a bit iffy on the bluestorm series though. I haven't heard much about them yet. However, if they are anything like the Fortron PSU I have in my system now, it's definitely a solid choice.

Could you help us by listing what system specs you plan to buy?

 

[ZUnit]

Here is my system.

 

[bladephoenix]

How did you find out how much power the video and sound cards would take?

 

[ZUnit]

Originally posted by: bladephoenix
How did you find out how much power the video and sound cards would take?

I get video power consumption fromthis xbitlabs.com artcle.
But i take higher numbers since i may upgrade to X800 some time.
As for audigy 2 ZS i am not sure (thats why its with dark background), i emailed to support and here what numbers i got:

Sound BlasterTM Audigy 2 ZS Audio Card Model SB0350
Power Consumption
Vcc, nominal current 600 mA
+12V, nominal current 200 mA
-12V, nominal current 50 mA

To low so i added 1 on each of rails just to be sure.

 

[0roo0roo]

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article28-page1.html

 

[ZUnit]

I read it already.

 

[CraigRT]

best there is PC Power and cooling, next up is OCZ.
the rest are good, just not as.
all will probably work fine for you.

 

[ZUnit]

PC power and cooling lil weak on +12V and you can exclude NeoPower its not that good as its price.
I like OCZ to, but Enermax is good as well

 

[nealh]

Zunit...what are leaning toward getting

 

[JackReynolds99]

I recommend getting the Enermax Noisetaker 470 watt PSU. You can get the Enermax Noisetaker for $79.99 over at HardwareCooling.com. I purchased the Enermax Noisetaker 2 weeks ago and I can say that I am very satisfied with the performance. I also did a wattage performance test and it performed alot better (and quieter) than my old Vantec Stealth 470 psu.

-Jack

 

[ZUnit]

I heard they get very hot this Enermax even have feature to leave fan blowing for 2 minutes after pc shut down to cool itself. I belive i sow some review that they heat up to ~45.