sparkle550 or ocz520 psu for sli

[karma112]

i've gotten my psu choice down to these two which i hear are both very good im just wondering which would be the best for the new sli setup im building soon?

OCZ 520w http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817104152


Sparkle 550w http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817103478

i have a dfi lp sli-dr
evga6800gt's
3700+san diego
ocz platinum rev 2 @1024 mb 2x512

the ocz has 33amps@12v but the sparkle has 36amps@12v but is about $35bucks cheaper im just wondering what the huge difference in the two is plz offer your suggestions. thanks

 

[Promethply]

I'd go with the Sparkle 550W, since it's a solid PSU with a very sold 12V rail, and its made by the same manufacturer that makes the Fortron PSUs.

Still have a 300W Sparkle PSU running P3 1GHz, with 4 HDs, GeForce 4200ti, and 2 DVD burners, which runs flawlessly.

 

[karma112]

thanks and am i correct to assume the sparkle 550 is a true native 24pin psu as is the ocz?

 

[Promethply]

Yeah, it is a 24 pin PSU.

 

[Zebo]

Sparkle/Fortron is stronger... OCZ is prettier and has better warranty..tough call really. If

I had a window OCZ probably...but it is expensive when a can of chrome paint cost $3.99.

You might want to shop around.. Newegg kinda sucks in prices nowadays... I've seen that sparkle for $80 Shipped!!!

Sparkle/Fortron/Seasonic are the best Mid-high grade PSU's you can buy IMO.

 

[karma112]

thanks both of you for the input any idea where you saw the sparkle for $80?

 

[mettleh3d]

be lavish and go with the PC power & Cooling Turbo 510. Its dirt expensive and Nvidia certified!