PSU comparison...need advice

[czech09]

Considering the following PSUs, give opinions on which you think is best - I couldn't find any review comparisons on all. If anyone has any that'd be great.

Seasonic 500w
Forton Bluestorm 500w
OCZ Powerstream 520w
Antec TruePower 550w 2.0

Thanks in advance.

 

[Luckyboy1]

And this is going to power what?

 

[czech09]

Why would that matter? The best is the best either way...but here it is anyways:

Opty 165
7900gt (will add another later for SLI)
Ultra-D
2x1gb GSkill PC4000
300gb Seagate (will add another later as well)
DVDrw
Floppy
2 120mm fans
2 92mm fans

I've had the Forton and the Antec before but maybe the Powerstream or the Seasonic are better hence I'd like to get the best of the best this time around.

 

[Bobthelost]

What do you want?

Modular?
Low noise?
Low cost?
Flashy lights?

My favourite is the seasonic, but it's not perfect and if you aren't unduly fussed about noise then the fortron or OCZ may be better options.

 

[czech09]

I don't think either is modular (unless the Seasonic is) so this is irrelevant. I'd be nice but I want a solid PSU. Low noise - never cared about the Forton or Antec noise...Cost doesn't matter I have an offer for both the Forton and the OCZ for great prices at the moment. Flashy lights - don't care at all...

 

[Bobthelost]

Well then, get whichever is cheaper. They're all good PSUs, and if you're not fussed about all the fancy bells and whistles then the only issue is price. Not the seasonic though, as they have been known not to play nicely with the DFI boards, not always but if you're not a noise freak then it's not worth the potential hastle of RMAing it.

A good 400W PSU could manage that by the way.

 

[furballi]

Cheapest unit...Fortron.

 

[EagleEye]

I would say OCZ Powerstream 520w although I choose a Seasonic for my Ultra-D, some people have problems with the combo- while the OCZ is recommended by DFI-Street

 

[Tig Ol Bitties]

OCZ :thumbsup:

 

[raildogg]

Seasonic 500W, I have one and is SLI ready since you want to add another card. I'm assuming you have the Ultra-D modded.

 

[Tig Ol Bitties]

Originally posted by: raildogg
Seasonic 500W, I have one and is SLI ready since you want to add another card. I'm assuming you have the Ultra-D modded.

Sure, you got one, but you dont have a DFI board to know the incompatibility case that too many suffer.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Seasonic and DFI don't always mix, but otherwise Seasonic makes some of the quietest PSUs you can buy for a sane price.

I just ordered the Seasonic to power an ASUS A8N-E.