Need to buy a PSU

[kd2777]

I know PSUs are very important, but at what point to you draw the line. I have no problem spending @100-125 for a HIGH quality PSU, but can't see paying over 200 bucks for a PSU. Here is my question; I plan on ordering a PSU this weekend-it is going to be one of these two models:

Antec Neo
or
OCZ PowerStream 520W

They both cost about the same, does anyone like one more than the other? Is there any reason to pay more and get;

ENERMAX 550W
or
PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 510 Deluxe

but the Enermax being right at 200 and the PC P&C coming in at 220 are they woth it?

I'm sure if money is no object everyone would have the 220 dollar PC P&C, but
---Keeping money in mind what is the best PSU you would buy---

Or if there is a good PSU that I am over looking let me know.

Thanks

KD

 

[Wahsapa]

my vote is for the neo, antec is about the most established psu maker ever. and if you wanted to go above that, PC P&C, again, because they are very established. enermax and OCZ are 'eh' to me.

 

[kd2777]

Thanks for the input.

Some more info that might be important:

Current system-

Mobile Athlon 2400 OCed (slightly) to 2.6 GHz
1GB RAM
3 HDD (2*120GB Seagate) (1*74GB Raptor)
6800GT (OCed)
5 80mm Fans
2 Leds
2 Optical Drives
Card Reader
Floppy

Hoping within the next month to switch to the 3200+ (socket 939-90nm)CPU and to add another GB of RAM.

Thanks
KD

 

[EULA]

my Aspire 520watt PSU blows others away... literally. The three fans and aluminum case provide excellent heat transfer

Stats:

+3.3V -- 28A
+5V -- 30A
+12V -- 34A
-5V -- 0.3A
-12V -- 0.8A
+5Vsb -- 2.0A

I tested my +12v rail at a solid 12.01v

Also, the fan controller allows me to choose the right balance between noise and cooling.

 

[BW86]

i would pick the neo, but thats because im a neat freak. But that Aspire is one awesome psu

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: BW86
i would pick the neo, but thats because im a neat freak. But that Aspire is one awesome psu

That's why I went with the Ultra X-connect.. the stats on this PSU are amazing too.. 34A on the 12V line as well... very impressive, and of course it's awesome looking.

 

[caz67]

Go with the Neo, Antec are the best..!!!

 

[MrCodeDude]

PC P&C > *

It's been proven over and over again. You pay for it, but you're getting top quality for your dollar.

Antec, Enermax, Fortron Source, OCZ, Sparkle and Thermaltake are lumped into the good category.

Aspire, POWMax, Generics, etc. are things everyone should avoid. There may be a couple golden eggs among the batch, but 98% are horrible.