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Thurgo0dy

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What PSU would you guys recommend for...

DFI NF4 Ultra-D
A64 3000+
BFG 6600GT OC
2x512 kit of corsair VS
160 gig hdd (SATA)
1 optical drive
1 floppy
4 case fans
 
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charlietee

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Here is a good price on the 400watt Fortron BlueStorm.

Here is the 500watt Fortron BlueStorm.

Here is the Antec NeoPower 480.

Any of the above are excellent choices that should give you years of trouble free service.

 
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fuentefan

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I might add that my Ultra X-Connect is quite good......

but I'll get flamed for saying this
 
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tallman45

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The Seasonic Super Tornado 350w will be more than sufficient. Want more get the 400W version, even more go with the S12.

These things are dead silent and extremely energy efficient (80% range) which means less of their stated power ratings go out the back as lost heat like many other Mfrs. 60-65% ratings
 
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Thurgo0dy

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Actually I was reading a review that said they were trying to trick you. Read carefully and it says UPTO 80% efficiency
 
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cyberknight

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the effiency is like between 78 and 83%. No other PSU in the market even comes close except for like the $200+ fanless PSU's.
 
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Cheesetogo

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For that rig, 300 watts would be plenty. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-151-016&depa=0">
Seasonic 300W ATX12V Power Supply, Model "SUPER TORNADO-300W" -RETAIL </a>
 
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wisdomtooth

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Originally posted by: Thurgo0dy
Actually I was reading a review that said they were trying to trick you. Read carefully and it says UPTO 80% efficiency
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Actually, the Seasonic is the first PSU to pass the 80-plus Certification test-- At least 80% efficiency at 20%, 50% and 100% loads.

Read all about it at Silent PC Review.

Highly efficient and THE quietest fan-cooled PSU's you can buy. What's not to love? :D

If you want the 24-pin connectors, All of the S12s have it. For the Super Tornado line, 400 and up have it.

HTH.
 
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Thurgo0dy

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Originally posted by: wisdomtooth
Originally posted by: Thurgo0dy
Actually I was reading a review that said they were trying to trick you. Read carefully and it says UPTO 80% efficiency
Click to expand...

Actually, the Seasonic is the first PSU to pass the 80-plus Certification test-- At least 80% efficiency at 20%, 50% and 100% loads.

Read all about it at Silent PC Review.

Highly efficient and THE quietest fan-cooled PSU's you can buy. What's not to love? :D

If you want the 24-pin connectors, All of the S12s have it. For the Super Tornado line, 400 and up have it.

HTH.
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Yea BUT the rails are low on the S12's that I can afford... are these OK because it's dual rail?
 
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wisdomtooth

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Originally posted by: Thurgo0dy
Yea BUT the rails are low on the S12's that I can afford... are these OK because it's dual rail?
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Then get the single-rail Super Tornado 400 HERE for $80. It has 22 Amps on one single 12V rail AND a 24-pin connector.

Even with the lower dual-rail amps on the S12-430, your current config isn't going to come anywhere near taxing it.

If you are trying to "future-proof" your system for dual-cores or SLIs or whatnot, then you really should be spending a few more extra bucks for the higher-amp dual-rail models like the S12-500 or 600.

HTH.
 
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wisdomtooth

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Ew... One 80mm fan. :p

No, seriously, that Tagan is a good PSU and should suit your needs. I wouldn't buy it because I want QUIET (so there really isn't any choice for me but Seasonics), but that's just me..
 
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