PSU Choices

[manutdc]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a new PSU for my system, which is as follows:

Q6600 G0 @ 3.0gHz
GA-P35-DS3L
8800GT
2x WD 400GB SATA HDDs
2x DVD-RW

So far I've narrowed it down to either a Corsair HX520 or an Antec NeoHE 550W. I also might be able to get a OCZ StealthXstream 600W for quite a good price, or even an Antec NeoHE 500W or Earthwatts 500W for a decent price.

I have two questions:

1) How good is the OCZ StealthXstream 600W in comparison with the Corsair and NeoHE 550W?
2) Would either of the 500W units be sufficient?

Thanks!

 

[HOOfan 1]

how about this

Corsair VX550

apparently you are looking at non-modular PSUs. The Corsair VX550 is more than a price/performance match for any of those you listed.

 

[manutdc]

Well, I was hoping for a modular if possible. I'm only looking at those non-modular PSUs because I can get them at quite a good price.

Thanks for the heads-up on the VX550, maybe I'll decide on that!

 

[theAnimal]

Seasonic M12 II 430W would be plenty.

 

[mpilchfamily]

Corsair HX 520 is modular.

 

[bryanl]

Originally posted by: mpilchfamily
Corsair HX 520 is modular.

Is that an advantage or disadvantage?

 

[mpilchfamily]

Originally posted by: manutdc
Well, I was hoping for a modular if possible...

He is looking for modular so i gave him a quality option with modular cables.

Really there is no real disadvantage to modular cables.

 

[theAnimal]

Seasonic M12 is also modular.

 

[ther00kie16]

Seasonic is more expensive than the identical Corsairs. So get the 520HX from buy.com and don't forget cashback & 5% coupon/googlecheckout for the best price.

 

[RallyMaster]

Corsair HX520 comes with really long cables IMO for the hard drives (I have a case that mounts the PSU on the bottom).

 

[manutdc]

I ended up getting a 520HX off Buy.com for $70 (with Google Checkout and after rebate). That's a decent price, right?

Also, theAnimal: 430W would really be enough? I was kinda worried about the minimum wattage I need, even though I know it's the +12V rails that matter.

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: manutdc
I ended up getting a 520HX off Buy.com for $70 (with Google Checkout and after rebate). That's a decent price, right?

Also, theAnimal: 430W would really be enough? I was kinda worried about the minimum wattage I need, even though I know it's the +12V rails that matter.

That's a very good price for the quality that you get. Good choice.

 

[theAnimal]

Yes 430 is more than enough.

That's a great deal you got.

 

[manutdc]

Wow, guess I've been overestimating what's really needed. I'm glad I got a good deal though!