I have a mATX case that can hold a normal ATX power supply (NZXT Rogue FTW!). Right now, I'm using a cheap Rosewill Stallion PSU that I really don't trust. I was on a tight budget, and I got a great deal on it, so I'm making due for now.
I'm not powering much at the moment, since I mainly use it as a testbed and portable work computer: E6600, G31 board, 7900 GS, two HDDs, three fans, etc. However, if I stumble across an amazing deal on a decent graphics card (9800 GT, HD 4850, etc. for ~$90) I may start using it as a LAN / portable gaming computer.
With that said, I'm looking for a PSU that'll handle the upgraded graphics card with a little room to spare. I need to spend as little as possible, and I'd really like something modular so I can clear up the cable clutter.
Right now I'm looking at this: Seasonic 430W - $76 or this: Antec BP550 550W - $75. The Seasonic only has 17A / 17A on the two 12V rails, while the Antec claims 22A / 22A / 25A over three 12V rails; given the price, it seems like a no brainer, but I haven't heard of the "BP" series PSUs from Antec.
Other, more expensive options, include: Seasonic 500w - $95, Corsair HX520 - $110, and BFG MX 550 - $110.
What's my best option?
Edit: I must be blind... the "BP" line from Antec is the Basiq, made by FSP if I remember correctly. It'll probably do the job with no problems, but I think I might be better of getting something a little more... trusthworthy? Or perhaps I'd just be wasting my money.
I'm not powering much at the moment, since I mainly use it as a testbed and portable work computer: E6600, G31 board, 7900 GS, two HDDs, three fans, etc. However, if I stumble across an amazing deal on a decent graphics card (9800 GT, HD 4850, etc. for ~$90) I may start using it as a LAN / portable gaming computer.
With that said, I'm looking for a PSU that'll handle the upgraded graphics card with a little room to spare. I need to spend as little as possible, and I'd really like something modular so I can clear up the cable clutter.
Right now I'm looking at this: Seasonic 430W - $76 or this: Antec BP550 550W - $75. The Seasonic only has 17A / 17A on the two 12V rails, while the Antec claims 22A / 22A / 25A over three 12V rails; given the price, it seems like a no brainer, but I haven't heard of the "BP" series PSUs from Antec.
Other, more expensive options, include: Seasonic 500w - $95, Corsair HX520 - $110, and BFG MX 550 - $110.
What's my best option?
Edit: I must be blind... the "BP" line from Antec is the Basiq, made by FSP if I remember correctly. It'll probably do the job with no problems, but I think I might be better of getting something a little more... trusthworthy? Or perhaps I'd just be wasting my money.
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