High end PSU

[Adrenaline]

Run 2 7900 GTX SLI, 2 HDD, 2 OD and a few fans would you go with a 680 TT or a 600 OCZ? Is there really that big of a difference?

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

TT is suspect. OCZ is made by Topower and is OK. Way too much bling for my eyes.

There are much better for le$$. Read some of the first page or two of the stickied PSU thread. Plz.

...Galvanized

 

[Adrenaline]

I tried reading it, it is a lot of detail. I will go over it again.

 

[Bobthelost]

A good quality 550W would be sufficent, The antec Neo HE is supposed to be nice (i wouldnt' get any other antec PSU though), Enermax liberty, seasonic s12, silverstone, fortron, ocz powerstread, PCP&C. All good, all have particular strengths and weaknesses.

 

[Adrenaline]

Thanks. My attention span for vast detail isnt so hot right now, 68 days in a row of work makes one exhausted, all but 4 were 12 hour days!

But hey I get an off day in May for sure !

 

[Bobthelost]

A few things to think about before you buy:

Low noise?
Extra tight voltage regulation?
High efficency?
Does the fan layout matter?
Do you have a budget to stick within?
Do you want a modular PSU?
Do you want a 5 year warranty or a 3 year one?

 

[Adrenaline]

Low noise preferred

Unclear of voltage regulation question, I would want the preferred answer

Higher efficiency is always better

Fan layout doesnt really matter. I am looking at a Stacker 830 case

No budget honestly (would prefer around $200.00 at the most, will go a little over)

Warranty for three years is fine. I can always replace one after then.

I was originally thinking about 600 W as I dont want to be low on power. Rather have more than not enough.

 

[Bobthelost]

Fair enough.

The seasonic s12 is pretty much the quietest PSU around. High efficency, i use one and i'm very happy with it. Has been known not to like DFI boards. 3 year warranty, think they are around $140.

PCP&C and OCZ have tighter voltage regulation, which may help in overclocking, but i'm yet to see a review of this (might have to do it myself). PCP&C has a 5 year warranty, but even the temperature controlled fan version isn't really a quiet PSU, merely not loud.

The Enermax liberty range is also very nice, high efficency, low noise, modular cabling, reasonable price.

There are loads of other good PSUs worth considering too.

 

[Adrenaline]

I am reading through the PSU stickie at the top of the page.

2 7900 GTX
2 HDD
2 OD
SB X-Fi
Many fans
AMD 64 X2
I was going to pick the ASUS A8N32 SLI Board.

I have been looking through your suggestions. Thanks.

 

[Adrenaline]

This power supply meets nVidias requirements for the type of machine I want to build.

Here is a handy list.

 

[Luckyboy1]

If this helps the OCZ has a 5 year warranty and you should read how they handle the rMA processs. They cross ship the supply by air leaving you down for a mimimum amount of time.

http://www.magnum-pc.com/product.asp?pf_id=OCZ600ADJ&dept_id=05-002

http://www.magnum-pc.com/product.asp?pf_id=OCZ600ADJSLI&dept_id=05-002

call or e-mail 'em on any out of stock item and they'll get it ASAP.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Aside from the full zoot, uber-pimping, over bling, the OCZ 520watt has 5V@40A and the
600watt has 5V@46A.
I really wonder if they will have Topower continue to build their units with this tread continuing.

Only high output servers NEED that type of 5V power. Suspect PSUs hide total wattage on an over powered 5V rail.
By server grade PSUs I'm refering to Zippy/Emacs, Delta, LiteOn, Etasis, I-Star, etc.
Consumer PSUs with 35+A on the 5V deserve a real looking into for the why of it.

In the "olden days" 5V@40A might have been necessary but not now. Combined 12V is where it's at.

Pimping Panasonic and OCZ ain't gettin' it.

...Galvanized

 

[Luckyboy1]

Excellent points Galvanized! :beer:

In general, when people with gaming rigs start talking about any one value starting to sag, it's almost always the + 12 volt side of life they are talking about. In fact, when some guy asks if this or that power supply is "good enough" I first go looking at the + 12 volt specs.

Still, if he ever overclocks, then having the other values like 5 and 3 volts supported well is a factor, even if small. I kinda took it from his original post that he's looking for a power suplly he can set and forget and I know that the 600 watt OCZ will do it. This is NOT saying other options won't, but he also asked about warranty. And it's not just the warranty length, it's the service they provide if it's ever needed. Here's blurb from OCZ's Powerstrwam warranty info and oh yeah, by the way, it bears repeating, DO NOT get an OCZ ModStream model because they are not nearly as good!!!...

5 year warranty backed by OCZ?s exclusive PowerSwap? replacement program.** No more endless return-for-repair loops!


I'm just frustrated that we can't even get a single standard EE spec to judge all this with. I doubt the industry will ever change anything on that one because all this musical power supply replacing just gives 'em mo' money!

 

[Boyo]

I haven't read all of the thread, so excuse me if my post is redundant. I would put my money on the Enermax Liberty 620w. It has finally been SLI certified. Got 22A on both 12V, uses a 120mm cooling fan (quiet), and it has tons of connectivity while being modular too. Very highly rated.....

 

[n7]

FSP Group FX700-GLN 700W or the 600W version.
Quad 12V rails; 15A each

Or the Silverstone ST65ZF 650W or 600W version. (Quad 12V rails also)

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: n7
FSP Group FX700-GLN 700W or the 600W version.
Quad 12V rails; 15A each

Keep in mind that the power output drops significantly as temperature of the air it intakes increases... with sufficient circulation, this isn't really an important factor.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

I measured around 550 watts. I'd say get the Seasonic S-12 600 Cant go wrong at all with PC P&C or Seasonic. I would say PC P&C, but they go from 510 watts to 850 watts. Obviously not suitable.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Talking about RMA`s and service that different PSU manufacturers provide.

Alot of PSU mamnufacturers provide exceleent customer service.

In fact I can remember that was another reason I went with PC Power & Cooling.
There have been several write ups and stories about how in the odd event somethiong ever webt wrong with a PC Power & Cooling PSU there service is bar none!!

You call them and tell them your having issues with your PSU -- they will overnight you a new PSU...thus in some cases less than 24hr waiting period!!
Besides that they will pay for the shipping of your PSU that is having issues.
It doesn`t get much better than that. They don`t require you to ship your PSU back to them first before they ship your replacement!

Of course that kind of service also comes with the price you pay!

Then again Galvanized has listed some very high quality PSU`s.

If I had never hear of PC Power & Cooling I would more than likely iether go Zippy or Fortron.

Have a nice day!!

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
I measured around 550 watts. I'd say get the Seasonic S-12 600 Cant go wrong at all with PC P&C or Seasonic. I would say PC P&C, but they go from 510 watts to 850 watts. Obviously not suitable.

Do you have a clue what you are talking about....

Both my PC Power & Cooling PSU`s arew rated a conservative 510 watts.....but they can handle anything that you can throw at them...

Including dual video cards set up in sli or any other sort of dual configuration.....

** Just call PC Power & Cooling Support- if you doubt what I am telling you..**

"I would say PC P&C, but they go from 510 watts to 850 watts. Obviously not suitable"

Of cours the 850 or the 1k would be over kill. But I would put iether of my 510`s up against the seasonic 600watt.....for a power vs power analysis....
Either of the 510`s can handle anything the Seasonic600 can handle...

Seasonic 600watt -- +3.3V: 30A / +5.0V: 30A

+3.3V & +5.5V Combined: 180W

+12V1: 18A / +12V2: 18A

Total: 600W

PC Power & Cooling 510 --+5V @ 40A
+12V @ 34A/38A
+3.3V @ 30A
+5V @ 40A

continuous = 510W
peak = 650W


Have a good day!!

 

[zephyrprime]

Originally posted by: n7
FSP Group FX700-GLN 700W or the 600W version.
Quad 12V rails; 15A each

Or the Silverstone ST65ZF 650W or 600W version. (Quad 12V rails also)

Multirail has been shown to be more hindrance than help.

 

[alimoalem]

even though JEDI gave some good points, i think picking the seasonic 600w, fortron 600w/700w (the 600w is more than enough), or enermax liberty 620w are the top choices

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: zephyrprime

Originally posted by: n7
FSP Group FX700-GLN 700W or the 600W version.
Quad 12V rails; 15A each

Or the Silverstone ST65ZF 650W or 600W version. (Quad 12V rails also)

Multirail has been shown to be more hindrance than help.

Maybe very true w/low output dual rails but with uber-OOMPH PSUs it's really a non-issue.
Bottom of this page. http://www.silverstonetek.com/Q&A%20POWER.htm
I just bought a ST60F. Read jonnyGURU's review of this unit or the one at systemcooling.com.
I doubt that it will ever have to be opened and the rails jumped for 12V@42 sustained and 45A peak.
Enhance makes the Strider series for Silverstone, here is the pdf on the Enhance unit.
http://www.enhanceusa.com/file/33_specification.pdf

For the truely power hungry, Google the SuperMicro PWS-0060 because it has 12V@46AMPS on
a single 12V rail. It's 150mm X 86mm X 185mm and the main harness is 16AWG not 18AWG. Yeah!!


...Galvanized

 

[Adrenaline]

This is quite an eye catch for the price. Only found one review on it thus far though.

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: Adrenaline
This is quite an eye catch for the price. Only found one review on it thus far though.

ONE 80mm silent fan!?!

Like hell.

 

[Adrenaline]

I saw that but the rest of it doesnt look to bad. The review I read said it wasnt as silent as they say but decent.