PSUs

[SoylentG]

Running a P4 Prescott @ 3.0, x800 pro, 2 sticks of 512MB OCZ Platinum 3200, in an intel D865PERL Mobo. I've got it in a customized Antec Lanboy. I've got a 120mm SilverStone fan in the front and back, high output ones. I've got a Scythe FCS-50 on the Prescott. What PSU should I get. I'm wanting to upgrade soon to a AMD Opteron 165, and 7800 rig. So, what's good out there? I was going to get an Antec TruePower II, but I saw the news about the rails fluctuating after a while.

 

[Cheezeit]

I would definately get the Fortron Blue Storm 500. Got it for my own system, the rails are rock solid. Dual rails like the antec, more molexes than I can use. It's definately been rocking my system and is more than ehough. It was only 78 dollars shipped at actbuy.com when I bought it.

The only reason to not get it is if you need two PCI-express power cables because it only comes with one and would need a splitter.

 

[Googer]

There is only one Power Supply on the market that is made like a PSU should be and that is PC Power and Cooling. The 510ASL or the 850SSI will suit your needs for now and in the future. The only differance between the 510SLI and the 510ASL is the auxillary motherboard power connector. The ASL comes with 8pin plug and the SLI has a 4pin plug. I recomend the 510ASL and getting an 8pin to 4 pin adapter, because in the future a lot of motherboards will requre 8pin CPU plugs.


Turbo Cool 510ASL

Turbo Cool 850SSI- More Efficiant than the 510. Almost 99% efficent with light loads (about 200watts) and 85% efficant at full load.

Photograph of the 8pin to 4pin adapter, ask for it on the phone since it is not avalable on the website.

 

[SoylentG]

Not going to get a PCPC now, maybe later. Looking for a reasonably priced one.

 

[SPARTAN VI]

The Antec NeoPower 480w made a fan out of me. Has dual 12v rails (18a and 15a). Cables are detachable and sleeved. Wont break the bank, either.

 

[ribbon13]

Seasonic S12-500

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Seasonic S12-500

 

[Maximilian]

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Seasonic S12-500

:thumbsup: Hell yea!

 

[Phluxed]

Originally posted by: Soviet

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Seasonic S12-500

:thumbsup: Hell yea!

 

[SoylentG]

Well, then. Seasonic wins so far. Any other ideas?

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: Phluxed

Originally posted by: Soviet

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Seasonic S12-500

:thumbsup: Hell yea!

Hell yeah, hands down one of the best out there right now.

Googer: Why do you keep recommending people the PCP&C. His system does not need that and you are essentially telling him to waste his money on a PSU that isn't worth it for his needs. Stop recommending something that is WAY WAY overkill!!

-Kevin

Edit: No powersupply is anyway near 99% efficient. 85% is pushing it for PCP&C. The .99 is the power factor correction. The 85% is probably its peak efficiency. I doubt it sustains 85% with a full load. If it did, why isn't it 80 Plus certified??

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Edit: No powersupply is anyway near 99% efficient. 85% is pushing it for PCP&C. The .99 is the power factor correction. The 85% is probably its peak efficiency. I doubt it sustains 85% with a full load. If it did, why isn't it 80 Plus certified??

The SSI 850 is actually only 74% efficient at low loads. That's why.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: ribbon13

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Edit: No powersupply is anyway near 99% efficient. 85% is pushing it for PCP&C. The .99 is the power factor correction. The 85% is probably its peak efficiency. I doubt it sustains 85% with a full load. If it did, why isn't it 80 Plus certified??

The SSI 850 is actually only 74% efficient at low loads. That's why.

But yet it can still jump 10% and hold there? Does anyone have a review that shows efficiency?

-Kevin

 

[Cheezeit]

The seasonic is good, although often more expensive and is better than the blue storm in terms of noise, although I never hear my PSU. PCP&C is one that I just can't imagine going for in a regular system because its so darned expensive, and most systems can't even eat up near half of it.

 

[smthmlk]

blue-storm or seasonic s12-500, whichever your budget allows. both are excellent PSU's (i've had no problems at all with my s12-500).

 

[SoylentG]

Alright, so I've looked at reviews of the S12-500, and I'm thinking....Why not 600? Will it not be put to good use? AND, more importantly...

Why not the SS-500AT? It's the other version, which apparently IS certified by 80 PLUS. It seems to be in the same price range. They were only available via auction, but it seemed to be listed at a similar price. Is there some problem I'm missing with the SS-500AT? Thank you for the help in clearing this up.

 

[SoylentG]

Ah, nevermind, the auctions i saw had ended, and no more have been posted. So s12-500 or s12-600?

 

[RussianSensation]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Seasonic S12-500

^^^^ Amazing rail stability + Wow
Very Quiet

600 watts S12 SS-600HT

A : 30x3.3 + 5x30 = 249 watts > 180 watts
B : 12x18 +12x18 = 432 watts
C : 12x0.8 + 5x2 = 19.6 watts
TOTAL : 631.6 watts > 600 watts

500 watts S12 SS-500HT

A : 30x3.3 + 5x30 = 249 watts > 180 watts
B : 12x17 +12x16 = 396 watts
C : 12x0.8 + 5x2 = 19.6 watts

TOTAL : 595.6 watts > 500 watts.

You decide if the Amps on 12V rails are worth the price difference to you.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Phluxed

Originally posted by: Soviet

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Seasonic S12-500

:thumbsup: Hell yea!

Hell yeah, hands down one of the best out there right now.

Googer: Why do you keep recommending people the PCP&C. His system does not need that and you are essentially telling him to waste his money on a PSU that isn't worth it for his needs. Stop recommending something that is WAY WAY overkill!!

-Kevin

Edit: No powersupply is anyway near 99% efficient. 85% is pushing it for PCP&C. The .99 is the power factor correction. The 85% is probably its peak efficiency. I doubt it sustains 85% with a full load. If it did, why isn't it 80 Plus certified??

I know 0.99 is the PFC (over and undervoltage correction) Rating.
It depends on the load. I will find and post the report that shows on light loads it is 98-99% efficiant. Increase the load and the efficiancy will drop well below 99%.

 

[RKS]

mine for a similar setup as yours

 

[Googer]

I generaly[/b] do not recomend Antec, but I recently discovered the Antec 550HE and I will say that I will say that I am impressed with it. I might even call PC Power and Cooling on a budget. The next best thing

 

[Yreka]

Originally posted by: SoylentG
Ah, nevermind, the auctions i saw had ended, and no more have been posted. So s12-500 or s12-600?

If you contact case-mod.com and ask for the "ebay price" you may be able to get a discount. They knocked $14 off the s12-600 price for me, great people to deal with too.

 

[Gamingphreek]

There is no need for a 600 Watt PSU. Your peak power should barely hit 300, if at all. Anything over 500 Watt is an utter waste for that system (No offense because you system is nice).

-Kevin