Epower Tagan versus Tagan

hardcandy2

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Epower Tagan TG-530U15 530W SLI Ready Unplug Power Supply- $89
"Mfr Part Number: TG-530U15 TAGAN
Features
Black Metal Chassis
120mm Fan
20+4Pin, 4+4Pin, 4Pin Slide-In Connectors
Patented 12V combine & split switch
Tagan Silent Control Technology (TSCT) 22dBA at 60%% load
Special Grounding Wire
EMI core for reducing the radiation & ripple noise for new high-end graphic cards
100% HI-POT tested
Combine 12V/30A provide power for more peripheral devices
Short Circuit Protection, Short Circuit Protection
Over Voltage Protection, Over Current Protection
Safety Approvals: CB, CE, CSA, FCC, TUV, UL
AC Input: 115-230V ac
Current: 10/6A
Frequency: 60/50Hz
Combined Wattage: +3.3V&+5V Max 180W; +12V Max 396W
Total Wattage: 530W
Dimension (WxDxH): 150 x 160 x 86 mm
3 Year Warranty"

versus
Epower Tagan TG-580-U22 P4/Xeon SLI Ready Power Supply $94.
"Mfr Part Number: TG-580U22 TAGAN
Available Wawttages: 580 W
ATX Version: ATX 1.3 & 2.0 Switch (patented switch to combine +12V rail (ATX 1.3) or split +12V1, V2 rails (ATX 2.x))
Chassis: Black Metal
Cooling Fan: 2x 80mm
Fan Speed Switch: Auto Adjust
Support SLI
Connectors:
Motherboard Connector: 20+4Pin, 4+4Pin, 4Pin
2x 6-Pin PCI-Express VGA Lead w/ REMI
1x 4-Pin AGP Power Lead w/ REMI
4x SATA
Silent Technology (auto adjust fan speed by wattage loading): 23dB @ 60% Load
Cable Strap: Velcro 5 Colors
Chassis Fan Control Lead: Yes
Grounding Wire Protection: Yes
Cable Wrap: Black Mesh & Copper Shielded
Twisted Cable (to lower ripple & noise): Yes
Gold-Plated Connector (for the best contact with components and current transmission): Yes
Power Cord: Copper-Shielded w/ EMI filter
Dimensions (WxDxH): 6 x 6.25 x 3.5 inch
Net Weight: 8 lb
Warranty: 3 years
"The first one was recommended in Anandtech's January High-end Buyers Guide. The second seems just as well built and has more "juice" available. Around $14 ground shipping on both.
Any experience, thoughts? Thanks.

eWiz

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Ike0069

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Personally, I'd go with the 530W mainly because it has a 120mm fan vice 2-80's.
530W is plenty of power for all but the absolute highest end systems.

However, the 580W does have 2x PCI-e connectors which is nice if you are using SLI.