Lian Li VS COOLER MASTER VS Sunbeam

[Serrinon]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Three months ago pure overclock had a very direct article about PSU rating standards.

Along with a comparison of four PSUs. I guess his site got some hits, he picked up adverizing and pulled the very honest article. www.pureoverclock.com there is the site but not what i wanted to offer.

You do not need over 450watts IF the amperage is alloted properly.

Good luck. You got my best.


...Galvanized

Thank you for the link and help!

Any thoughts on this PSU?

ENERMAX Liberty ELT400AWT 400W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194002

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Serrinon

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Three months ago pure overclock had a very direct article about PSU rating standards.

Along with a comparison of four PSUs. I guess his site got some hits, he picked up adverizing and pulled the very honest article. www.pureoverclock.com there is the site but not what i wanted to offer.

You do not need over 450watts IF the amperage is alloted properly.

Good luck. You got my best.


...Galvanized

Thank you for the link and help!

Any thoughts on this PSU?

ENERMAX Liberty ELT400AWT 400W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194002

the liberty series is TOP NOTCH

 

[Nirach]

I have a Lian Li PC-60, for the xbox and the gamecube, eventually the PS2. And I couldn't be more happy with it. It's nice looking, it's not hard on the eyes at all. It has fairly good airflow, and it can be quite if you outfit it with quiet fans.

I have a sunbeam Samurai, although not the case you're looking at it's from the same manufacturer. It's an okay case. In that it holds everything together and doesn't fall over. It's not a bad case, but it's not a good case either, if you get what I'm trying to say. There are some things about it that leave something to be desired.. Not too much internal space at all, in fact, my motherboard is a bare half centimeter away from the back of the lower CD drive..

I'd say go with the Lian Li, based on my experiance, but they can be a little expensive.

 

[MadScientist]

How about the Lian Li PC 7A Plus. It comes with 2-120mm front and rear fans installed. I purchased mine here. Coolerguys
Read my review of this case here. Link

There's also some good info on psus in a sticky on the HardOCP forum.
HardOCP forum

I'm using the Xclio 450BL 450W psu in my system, $52.50 + $6.99 shipping at Newegg.
Link It's manufactured by Channel Well Technologies, the same people that OEM parts to Antec, and the price fits your budget.

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Serrinon

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Sparkle FSP550PLG-SLI ATX12V, Newegg has it at $110. This is the best bang for the buck.:gift:

Shop around and you will find it for less.....Maybe.

A good rule of thumb. Add up all hardware that's going into the case. Ten percent of that should be for a good PSU.
Read what Jonny has to say about cheap PSUs falling on their face when subject to real loads and heat. Did you read anything at that link? Look at his reccomended PSUs.
Since your going to Newegg, look at the 300 watt Zippy and note it's output. If run side by side it would crush the Rosewill you linked. Wattage ratings are not real world they are marketing for the lower end PSUs.

The Sparkle will serve your build well for many years.

This type of conversation about high-end builds with less-than PSUs happens here and in General Hardware atleast three times a week. That is why I was direct...



...Galvanized

Thank you!

I've been reading the links you gave me and googling Trying to sort this all out, and comming to the sad conclusion that I need to drop $100 fro a solid PSU. But I didn't see sparkle on his lists, and I was wondering about Silverstone, he said, "some units" There are a number on Newegg, and I can't figure out how to know which were the "some" he mentioned.

EDIT: Here are the Newegg Silverstones http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...xPrice=&SubCategory=58&Submit=Property

This Silverstone seems really nice : SILVERSTONE Zeus SST-ST52F ATX 520W Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163107

Is there some site out there dedicated to reviewing PSU's?

EDIT 2: I noticed it doesn't have Dual +12V, that seems to be what most PSU's are going for now a days, to acomodate SLi, what do you think?

First you don't need a 500 watt PSU. If you're on a budget you should concentrate on getting the best quality you can afford that will drive you system and still have some headroom. For your system 350-400 watts will be plenty; if you can afford it go with this Seasonic, if you can't fit into you're budget the best option would be this Forton-Source.

 

[Serrinon]

Thank you everyone for all of the help!