PSU Suggestion

[spyd3rgt]

I could use a PSU suggestion. I'm building a system as follows:

Antec P180 case
AMD X2 4800+
ASUS A8R-32MVP mobo
ATI Radeon X1900 XT (will add a second in crossfire down the line)
will probably have at least 5 hdds in it.

I had been planning to go for the enermax liberty 620, but have read a lot of reports about DOAs. What about the Antec neo he 550? I steered away from that when I was planning for the ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe (has compatibility issues with the antec psu), but now I'm doing the a8r-32, and I haven't heard of any problems.

Basically, I need a PSU with a good amount of power, long cables (for the p180 case), and normal size shell (again, for the p180 case).

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[n7]

OCZ GameXStream 600W/700W

It seems to be on sales alot, & should handle CF & multiple peripherals well.


The GameXStreams are just rebadged FSP FX600/700GLN models.

 

[dBTelos]

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-480U01

 

[Hidden Hippo]

If you really want to go all out, then one of the 1.1kW Tagan supplies would sort that rig out without difficulty. However, I expect that you would be fine with a 600/700W PSU from a reputable manufacturer such as Seasonic, Thermaltake or Antec.

 

[dBTelos]

"However, I expect that you would be fine with a 600/700W PSU from a reputable manufacturer such as Seasonic, Thermaltake or Antec."

TT and Antec, both arn't very good. I wouldn't recommend either.

 

[Trey22]

Originally posted by: dBTelos
"However, I expect that you would be fine with a 600/700W PSU from a reputable manufacturer such as Seasonic, Thermaltake or Antec."

TT and Antec, both arn't very good. I wouldn't recommend either.

You know this from experience or are you just repeating others comments as usual?

Personally, I've had good success with the Antec Neo HE series PSU's... I currently have a 430w.

 

[dBTelos]

You know this from experience or are you just repeating others comments as usual?

TT PSUs I know are crap from reliable reviews, and I have seen many cases where Antecs PSUs have gone bad due to their caps. Not exactly experience but its still facts.

 

[spyd3rgt]

The OCZs are nice, but from what I've seen they are too long for the antec p180. You have to remove the extra fan down in the psu/hdd area to fit them in. Or was that just with the PowerStream models?

 

[spyd3rgt]

The highly efficient GameXStream core is sheltered in a standard dimension chassis, resulting in a smaller footprint and more legroom for system-cooling modifications.

Ahh, the GamerXStream PSUs are a normal size (150 x 140 x 86mm). Looks like the 600W model could work nicely.

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: dBTelos
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-480U01

You really think that's gonna work great with CF (something the OP mentioned he wants to do in the future).
I'd venture that a single 12V rail of 28A on a 480W PSU for CF/SLI might not be so wise

 

[MonkeyFaces]

bfg @ BB w 30% ftw

 

[MonkeyFaces]

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[MonkeyFaces]

Sorry for the tripple post. I was browsing on my psp yesterday and it was having problems with the forums.

 

[spyd3rgt]

I'm liking the GamerXStream suggestion, seems like they could work very nicely.