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Please help pick a PSU from the list

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BubbaFett33

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I really wanted a Seasonic, but they aren't carried at this place, and it would be much easier to pick one that they do stock. My first priority is low noise...followed closely by reliability and price. The system will max out at 400W.

Which of the following would you recommend?

Thanks!


Allied AL-C400ATX 400W ATX Power Supply
Antec Phantom 500 Silent Power Supply
Antec TrueBlue 2.0 480W w/ Blue LED
Antec TruePower 2.0 380W
Antec TruePower 2.0 430W
Antec TruePower 2.0 480W
Antec TruePower 2.0 550W
Antec TruePower 2.0 550W EPS12V
Asus 200W Active PFC Power Supply for Pundit Booksize Systems
Atx 350w XP Power Supply P4 & AMD Ready
Enermax 350w EG365P-VE FMA v1.3 w/ Active PFC, 24pin
Enermax 420W EG425P-VE SFMA Noisetaker
Enermax 485W EG495P-VE SFMA Noisetaker
Enermax 535W EG565P-VE All In One ATX 12V v2.0
Enermax 600W EG701AX-VE SFMA All In One Noisetaker
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 400W
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 500W
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 620W
FSP Group FSP460-60PFN 460W Active PFC Power Supply for Servers
High Power 250W MicroATX Power Supply (SI-A250M2)
Mushkin HP-550 Enhanced 550W Modular Power Supply
Mushkin XP-650 Enhanced 650W Modular Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
OCZ 450W ModStream Power Supply
OCZ 520W ModStream Power Supply
OCZ 520W PowerStream SLI Ready Power Supply
OCZ 600W GameXStream Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
OCZ 600W PowerStream SLI Ready Power Supply
OCZ 700W GameXStream Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW 1000W Power Supply w/ EPS 12V
Shuttle SilentX XPC 250W Power Supply
SilverStone ST50EF 500W Element Power Supply
SilverStone ST60F 600W Strider Modular Power Supply w/ Quad +12V, EPS 12V
SilverStone ST65ZF 650W Zeus Power Supply w/ Quad +12V, EPS 12V
Sparkle Power ATX-400PN 400 Watts ATX12V 2.01 Power Supply w/ 120mm Fan, Noise Killer
 
Originally posted by: BubbaFett33
Please help pick a PSU from the list


Allied AL-C400ATX 400W ATX Power Supply
Antec Phantom 500 Silent Power Supply
Antec TrueBlue 2.0 480W w/ Blue LED
Antec TruePower 2.0 380W
Antec TruePower 2.0 430W
Antec TruePower 2.0 480W
Antec TruePower 2.0 550W
Antec TruePower 2.0 550W EPS12V
Asus 200W Active PFC Power Supply for Pundit Booksize Systems
Atx 350w XP Power Supply P4 & AMD Ready
Enermax 350w EG365P-VE FMA v1.3 w/ Active PFC, 24pin
Enermax 420W EG425P-VE SFMA Noisetaker
Enermax 485W EG495P-VE SFMA Noisetaker
Enermax 535W EG565P-VE All In One ATX 12V v2.0
Enermax 600W EG701AX-VE SFMA All In One Noisetaker
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 400W
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 500W
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 620W
FSP Group FSP460-60PFN 460W Active PFC Power Supply for Servers
High Power 250W MicroATX Power Supply (SI-A250M2)
Mushkin HP-550 Enhanced 550W Modular Power Supply
Mushkin XP-650 Enhanced 650W Modular Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
OCZ 450W ModStream Power Supply
OCZ 520W ModStream Power Supply
OCZ 520W PowerStream SLI Ready Power Supply
OCZ 600W GameXStream Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
OCZ 600W PowerStream SLI Ready Power Supply
OCZ 700W GameXStream Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW 1000W Power Supply w/ EPS 12V
Shuttle SilentX XPC 250W Power Supply
SilverStone ST50EF 500W Element Power Supply
SilverStone ST60F 600W Strider Modular Power Supply w/ Quad +12V, EPS 12V
SilverStone ST65ZF 650W Zeus Power Supply w/ Quad +12V, EPS 12V
Sparkle Power ATX-400PN 400 Watts ATX12V 2.01 Power Supply w/ 120mm Fan, Noise Killer
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Why? So you can say...
* That one's too expensive.
* I don't like the fans on that one.
* Is that the quietest on the list.
* That one doesn't look cool enough.
* Do I really need that much wattage.
* I don't like that one, it doesn't have modular cables.
* I don't like that one, it has modular cables.
* I read somewhere those are bad PS.
Etc... Etc... Etc...


 
Originally posted by: BubbaFett33
I really wanted a Seasonic, but they aren't carried at this place, and it would be much easier to pick one that they do stock. My first priority is low noise...followed closely by reliability and price. The system will max out at 400W.

Which of the following would you recommend?

Thanks!


Allied AL-C400ATX 400W ATX Power Supply
Antec Phantom 500 Silent Power Supply
Antec TrueBlue 2.0 480W w/ Blue LED
Antec TruePower 2.0 380W
Antec TruePower 2.0 430W
Antec TruePower 2.0 480W
Antec TruePower 2.0 550W
Antec TruePower 2.0 550W EPS12V
Asus 200W Active PFC Power Supply for Pundit Booksize Systems
Atx 350w XP Power Supply P4 & AMD Ready
Enermax 350w EG365P-VE FMA v1.3 w/ Active PFC, 24pin
Enermax 420W EG425P-VE SFMA Noisetaker
Enermax 485W EG495P-VE SFMA Noisetaker
Enermax 535W EG565P-VE All In One ATX 12V v2.0
Enermax 600W EG701AX-VE SFMA All In One Noisetaker
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 400W
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 500W
Enermax Liberty Modular Power Supply, 620W
FSP Group FSP460-60PFN 460W Active PFC Power Supply for Servers
High Power 250W MicroATX Power Supply (SI-A250M2)
Mushkin HP-550 Enhanced 550W Modular Power Supply
Mushkin XP-650 Enhanced 650W Modular Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
OCZ 450W ModStream Power Supply
OCZ 520W ModStream Power Supply
OCZ 520W PowerStream SLI Ready Power Supply
OCZ 600W GameXStream Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
OCZ 600W PowerStream SLI Ready Power Supply
OCZ 700W GameXStream Power Supply w/ Quad +12V
PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW 1000W Power Supply w/ EPS 12V
Shuttle SilentX XPC 250W Power Supply
SilverStone ST50EF 500W Element Power Supply
SilverStone ST60F 600W Strider Modular Power Supply w/ Quad +12V, EPS 12V
SilverStone ST65ZF 650W Zeus Power Supply w/ Quad +12V, EPS 12V
Sparkle Power ATX-400PN 400 Watts ATX12V 2.01 Power Supply w/ 120mm Fan, Noise Killer
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Do your own research...🙂
 
Originally posted by: Bobthelost
I wouldn't stick all that on a 450W SPII. Perhaps you might want to think about a P150 instead, much prettier and a nicer PSU.
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Originally posted by: BubbaFett33
I have requested price and availability on the Solo (it's a local, inexpensive supplier, and easier if they bring it in). I'm not a fan of the white 150 case...

So that leaves me needing a PSU. I'm thinking Seasonic S-12 500?

The supplier doesn't carry Seasonic either....just Antec, Enermax, Silverstone, Mushkin, OCZ and a few others.

Thoughts on a PSU if I go Solo? Is it worth chasing down the seasonic from another supplier if need be? The Enermax 485W EG495P-VE SFMA Noisetaker looks like a contender.....?
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Originally posted by: BubbaFett33
Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
I swear by Seasonic. By the way, the rig you outlined will draw about 300W at absolute maximum.
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Thanks for the wattage info! I'm a bit of a rookie, and that helps a ton.

The Sonata is still in the running, based on cost alone. If the PSU doesn't cut it in a few months, then I'm no further behind, as I only have about $100CAD sunk in to the case & PSU together.
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PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW 1000W Power Supply w/ EPS 12V

yeah... get that one 😛

Seriously anything from OCZ, PCP&C, Seasonic, and Fortron are supurb.
 
If you do go with the 1kw from PC Power and Cooling (if it will fit in your case)
it will likely be the last power pack you ever buy (unless it fails) .. it can easily
handle all your present needs & any future needs ... and a higher wattage unit
will run cooler
 
For quiet power...Silverstone ST50EF 500W Element.

For modular, fairly quiet and VG built quality...Enermax Liberty, 400~500W.


...Galvanized
 
The PC P&C, the Enermax Liberty, and the Silverstone Zeus are the best PSUs on that list. But they are all probably overkill for your PC. The 400W Liberty should work well.
 
Originally posted by: Blain
Why? So you can say...
* That one's too expensive.
* I don't like the fans on that one.
* Is that the quietest on the list.
* That one doesn't look cool enough.
* Do I really need that much wattage.
* I don't like that one, it doesn't have modular cables.
* I don't like that one, it has modular cables.
* I read somewhere those are bad PS.
Etc... Etc... Etc...
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Umm, no. Because these PSUs aren't talked about much at places like SilentPCReview, and the other reviews I've read don't put a lot of emphasis on low-noise.

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Do your own research...🙂
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I did...and everything I read praises the Seasonics for the criteria I am after, but as you can see, they are unavailable from my preferred local supplier.

So long story short, this is my first build, and I turned to anandtech forums for the one component choice that was stumping me.

But thanks for your well thought out, constructive help.
 
Originally posted by: Blain
Originally posted by: Bobthelost
I wouldn't stick all that on a 450W SPII. Perhaps you might want to think about a P150 instead, much prettier and a nicer PSU.
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Originally posted by: BubbaFett33
I have requested price and availability on the Solo (it's a local, inexpensive supplier, and easier if they bring it in). I'm not a fan of the white 150 case...

So that leaves me needing a PSU. I'm thinking Seasonic S-12 500?

The supplier doesn't carry Seasonic either....just Antec, Enermax, Silverstone, Mushkin, OCZ and a few others.

Thoughts on a PSU if I go Solo? Is it worth chasing down the seasonic from another supplier if need be? The Enermax 485W EG495P-VE SFMA Noisetaker looks like a contender.....?
Click to expand...
Originally posted by: BubbaFett33
Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
I swear by Seasonic. By the way, the rig you outlined will draw about 300W at absolute maximum.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the wattage info! I'm a bit of a rookie, and that helps a ton.

The Sonata is still in the running, based on cost alone. If the PSU doesn't cut it in a few months, then I'm no further behind, as I only have about $100CAD sunk in to the case & PSU together.
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:roll:
Thanks for illustrating my point Blain. I can't find anything good to say about the included PSU on the Sonata II (usually reliability issues), so I am looking elsewhere for a separate case and PSU...and as you can see by your dilligent research above, I still haven't solved the PSU issue. (the recommended P150 is also unavailable).

Hence this thread...
 
I use an OCZ modsteam 450w - Modualr cables great for an uncramped system
120mm cooling and very quiet.. Check my sig.. She runs it all even overvolting the ram..

All depends on your current/future needs/plans

My lastest research has landed me on the OCZ powerstream 600w
with Adjustable Rails! Perfect for my O/C needs and I read that
the modular cabling systems are not as good as hardwired..
 
Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Originally posted by: zest
PC Power and Cooling
I have heard the Muskin is good too..
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The Seasonic built Corsair units are very good.
The Topower built Mushkin units are crap.


...Galvanized
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Yes the Mushkin supplies are crap, with out a doubt. And all Corsair units are Seasonic...
 
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