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Power supply

KeypoX

KeypoX

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Can anyone recommend a cheap yet efficient power supply i have a $20 400watt now that will not run everything since upgrade to a64

 
Seasonic SuperTornado series.

For a little more money the Antec TruePower 2.0s, the Seasonic S12's, and the Enermax Noisetakers

For a little bit more money, OCZ

If your pocket is weighed down by money, and you want the absolute most pwoer and stable PSU's money can buy, PCP&C and Zippy.

In addition to those, Tagan is also good.

-Kevin
 
If you are looking for a good PSU for not alot of money look at the Antec SmartPower 2.0 series. While they are considered Antec's "mainstream" PSU's they are well built, efficient, and reasonably priced. I picked up a 500 watt SP (has modular cables) for $50 AR and I have seen the 450 watt version for right around $55 no rebate.

They use dual 80mm fans and a pull through design so they are perfect for cases such as the P180 (though the 450 has shorter cables which is annoying). Check out silenc pc reviews website, they had a recent review of the 450 and liked it.

-spike
 
Originally posted by: Spike
If you are looking for a good PSU for not alot of money look at the Antec SmartPower 2.0 series. While they are considered Antec's "mainstream" PSU's they are well built, efficient, and reasonably priced. I picked up a 500 watt SP (has modular cables) for $50 AR and I have seen the 450 watt version for right around $55 no rebate.

They use dual 80mm fans and a pull through design so they are perfect for cases such as the P180 (though the 450 has shorter cables which is annoying). Check out silenc pc reviews website, they had a recent review of the 450 and liked it.

-spike
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I agree...I am now using them in 3 of my 12 systems, and all of my new systems will use them based on my experience. Excellent PSU for the money!
 
Before we go ahead and give recommendations it may be best if you listed your full specs, whether or not you are overclocking, preferences on noise and price range. Then we can better help you with your decision.
 
Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Before we go ahead and give recommendations it may be best if you listed your full specs, whether or not you are overclocking, preferences on noise and price range. Then we can better help you with your decision.
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My specs are :

water cooling going to be taken out i believe koolance 601
Athlon 64 3400 not a good overclocker runs to hot
Dfi Ut 250gb
3 HD Only 2 now because PS will not run the thrid
1 Optical dvd burner
raedon 9700 sometimes overclocked


So my cpu runs really hot on load like 55c on stock cooling, but using my water block it runs much hotter. This is very weird i just upgraded from athlon xp which ran great on water. i Believe its my block 200g that isnt working very well with this processor anyone got some tips? Oh yeah my cpu runs alot cooler in roommates MB abit k800pro. And it would not run below the 60s at first until i upgraded bios?

Could this all be PS realted
 
do you believe i would have problems with it ? maybe i will go with a $55 aspire 32amp 12v rail i believe

Its not that i want to got cheap... its just that if $22 does the same as $55 i perfer the $22

 
well 2 good things.......

So far nobody has said......go Fortron they are the best!!! lol..

Also even though people say the PSU is the most important part of your system....

I wonder how many people are using the PSU there case shipped with?
perhaps even a cheap PSU and are doing just fine??

But of course we will never know for sure who is honest and whose full of it....

There is noway a pole like that could even be accurate based on peer pressure to say you have the biggest and badest PSU or the most bang for your buck!!

How do you respond to those who say.....
I have never had PSU problems and I am using el cheapo PSU.....

Inquiring minds want to know...lolol
 
The problem with cheap PSU's is they don't offer the same level of protection that a good PSU does. Maybe you'll be lucky and it won't go bad on you, but when it blows and takes out other components..don't say we didn't warn you. Not saying that a well made PSU will never go bad, they are just a lot less likely to take other components with them. I had a 400w powmax blow and it took the motherboard with it. Aspire is a little better than some of the others, but still not one I would trust my main system too. A 350w enermax would power your system with no problem, 26a on the 12v rail, and good quality. I ran an overclocked power hungry prescott, 6800GT and 2x36gb raptors with one.
 
Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
well 2 good things.......

So far nobody has said......go Fortron they are the best!!! lol..
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show me a post here, at anand, that someone said fortron is "the best" ?

why do you think we are all in love with fortron?
 
I personally have used both generic power supplies as well as my current PSU which i spent some $$$ on!!

I have lost components with el cheapo PSu`s and I have lost components with expensive PSU`s....

In fact I have never read an article stating...

TextThe problem with cheap PSU's is they don't offer the same level of protection that a good PSU does. Maybe you'll be lucky and it won't go bad on you, but when it blows and takes out other components..don't say we didn't warn you. Not saying that a well made PSU will never go bad, they are just a lot less likely to take other components with them.
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Maybe I am wrong(I have been known to be at times) but where is there anything in the literature stating with a more expensive PSU you are LESS likely to lose components or to lose less components than with a el cheapo PSU.....

Anyways...
I think my point has been made!!🙂
 
Originally posted by: rise4310
Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
well 2 good things.......

So far nobody has said......go Fortron they are the best!!! lol..
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show me a post here, at anand, that someone said fortron is "the best" ?

why do you think we are all in love with fortron?
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While Fortron may not be the best (There is no best), they do however give you more for your money then most other manufacturers. That is why they are my favorite.
 
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