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muppet

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Got a fair amount of things to power, so need a good quality high wattage PSU?
What is the best you can get these days?

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KoolDrew

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What exactly will you be powering? I would recommend something like a Sparkle FSP550-60PLG, Zippy PSL-6701P-SATA 700W, PC P&C 510, Seasonic S12-600, OCZ Powerstream 520w, etc.
 
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Zenbeatnik

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Originally posted by: biostud
PC P&C 850W if cash is unlimited
otherwise Seasonic S-12 600W
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Even if the op's system doesn't need all that power there's nothing wrong with a little future proofing. The Seasonic would seem to be the practical choice price-wise while the PCP&C would give you bragging rights for some time whether you need all that power or not. lol
 
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muppet

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the Seasonic S-12 600W looks a good bet
was using Enermax 550 but that is no more

Just wana future proof myself, makes sense to spend a little extra now and be covered.
Only thing is, I have old mboard, probably not using 24v rails, 20v but will eventually upgrade board and require 24v connector.

Will the Seasonic be okay in this situation?

 
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DragonReborn

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i vouch for both the seasonic 500 and 600. running 24/7 in two different systems and i haven't had a hiccup. i know, i know, that's not just the power supply but it FEELS more stable. =)

my only complaint is the lack of wire organiztion...lots of wires and they and a pain to clean up...they should put some wire loom on those bad boys

also, i tried the pc and power cooling 510 deluxe and I know it's an amazing PSU but wow was it loud. the seasonic's are dead silent.
 
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Zepper

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Since most systems (yes, even high-end ones) seldom use more than an actual 250W, then one of the Zippy HG2 series or the Sparkle FSP550-60PLG would be more than adequate. Those buying 600 and up PSUs for person systems are mainly small PP compensators... It's a waste of money both up front (none of them are cheap) and continually as they won't likely ever be running in their efficiency sweet-spots (usually somewhere in the 75-85% of max output range) except under artificial test situations.

.bh.

1350W PSU :roll: what are you running with it, an arc welder??? .bh.
 
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Shadrack

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Originally posted by: Zepper
Since most systems (yes, even high-end ones) seldom use more than an actual 250W, then one of the Zippy HG2 series or the Sparkle FSP550-60PLG would be more than adequate. Those buying 600 and up PSUs for person systems are mainly small PP compensators... It's a waste of money both up front (none of them are cheap) and continually as they won't likely ever be running in their efficiency sweet-spots (usually somewhere in the 75-85% of max output range) except under artificial test situations.

.bh.

1350W PSU :roll: what are you running with it, an arc welder??? .bh.
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if what you were saying had any shred of fact the PSU makers would not continue to be making bigger and badder PSU`s....

Other than conjecture on your part where are the links that back up your contention?

No I am not talkinmg about the links that suppoosedly tell you how many wats\s youi will need.
 
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CraigRT

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Originally posted by: wafflesandsyrup
try your luck with the zippy 1350w. might have to rethink getting a bigger case if you agree with my suggestions.
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1350.. LOL
does it have 4 ATX connectors for powering 4 different PC's? that is so overkill it's actually hilarious.
 
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orangat

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Originally posted by: Shadrack
Originally posted by: Zepper
Since most systems (yes, even high-end ones) seldom use more than an actual 250W, then one of the Zippy HG2 series or the Sparkle FSP550-60PLG would be more than adequate. Those buying 600 and up PSUs for person systems are mainly small PP compensators... It's a waste of money both up front (none of them are cheap) and continually as they won't likely ever be running in their efficiency sweet-spots (usually somewhere in the 75-85% of max output range) except under artificial test situations.

.bh.
1350W PSU :roll: what are you running with it, an arc welder??? .bh.
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if what you were saying had any shred of fact the PSU makers would not continue to be making bigger and badder PSU`s....

Other than conjecture on your part where are the links that back up your contention?
No I am not talkinmg about the links that suppoosedly tell you how many wats\s youi will need.
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Video card reviews on AT & Toms usually have a graph on total power draw at the wall outlet. And the numbers are around 200-280W tops for an overclocked top of the line card.
Search and look for yourself.

Also a significant amount of the rated power is on the 3.3,5v rails which is mostly wasted and useless since they are hardly loaded.
 
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muppet

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the price difference between a cheapy PSU and a high quality PSU is minimal, so is it not better to spend a little extra and be sure you are sorted?

Unless you are on a serious budget

more power is better than less power
 
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KoolDrew

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the price difference between a cheapy PSU and a high quality PSU is minimal, so is it not better to spend a little extra and be sure you are sorted?
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You should always buy a quality PSU.
 
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raildogg

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What are your system specs?

The best is PC Power and Cooling. There is no second. There are many companies that you could consider second.
 
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Zepper

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I can buy a cheapie 450W PSU for under $20. - while one that I'd consider decent will cost $60. and up. That's 200% more - not a trivial amount in percentage. The $40. isn't much in absolute terms, but that also depends on your income. If you want to take a chance on a cheapie for the cornerstone of your system, be my guest. I'll be here with my tiny violins when the occasoin arises... ;)

Zippy is easily as good as PCP&C they actually make assemblies for PCP&C. and Seasonic makes some others.

.bh.
 
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