Tagan vs. Enermax vs. Fortron?

[BigCoolJesus]

Revised question on last page

 

[imported_Kensai]

Antec or Enermax.

 

[BigCoolJesus]

Originally posted by: Kensai
Antec or Enermax.

so the Enermax?

(you didnt look at the links before you posted though)

 

[suicidalpigeon]

enermax has more ampage and is cheaper, you are aware that they are single rails, yes?

 

[BigCoolJesus]

Originally posted by: wafflesandsyrup
enermax has more ampage and is cheaper, you are aware that they are single rails, yes?

yes, id rather stick with single rails

unless someone can convince me otherwise...............

 

[bob4432]

i'd go with the enermax simply because it is $30 cheaper and are both from a good company. does PFC really make a difference? dual rails? and if they do, please advise as to when/where.

 

[Mem]

Personally I would go with Tagan 480w ATX2.0 version has best of both worlds with switchable switch for single or dual rails,link.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus

Originally posted by: Kensai
Antec or Enermax.

so the Enermax?

(you didnt look at the links before you posted though)

You didn't have any links when I posted.
Enermax out of those two. Very nice PSU for it's price and class.

 

[coomar]

i have the enernmax 495 watt, great psu

 

[BigCoolJesus]

Can someone tell me what the advantages are for a dual rail PSU?

any disadvantages?

 

[SVT Cobra]

modstream

 

[BigCoolJesus]

wow, im having conflicting views now

i love the modstream because if i dont needs cables, i can take them off completely, but i like the Enermax for the price and amps

the Tagan is completely out, as its to much for me

 

[n7]

I like the Modstreams myself, but both are good PSUs.

Either way, you're set

 

[BigCoolJesus]

i think i might go with the enermax just because of price, but the only thing i dont like is so SATA connectors

o well, thats what adapters are for

 

[anarchyreigns]

Modstream.

 

[BigCoolJesus]

Ok, if i ignore the fact that it would help cut down on clutter, and focus on price vs. performance, which one then?

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus
Can someone tell me what the advantages are for a dual rail PSU?

any disadvantages?

I want to know this answer

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus
Ok, if i ignore the fact that it would help cut down on clutter, and focus on price vs. performance, which one then?

Enermax.

 

[RollWave]

I agree with the decision for the enermax but I still want to know the dual vs single rail PSU comparison

 

[fstime]

Enermax will give better performance.

 

[feelingshorter]

Originally posted by: Mem
Personally I would go with Tagan 480w ATX2.0 version has best of both worlds with switchable switch for single or dual rails,link.

not cheap, anyone can find a good PSU...try finding a cheap one

 

[suicidalpigeon]

xclio and fsp fortron 450w's are dual rails and cost as much as the enermax.

 

[Hacp]

Just to point out. Monarch has the modstream for 75 dollars shipped. Theres a 15 dollar rebate, so in all its going to be 60 dollars shipped. This is exactly the price the enermax will cost, so price won't be the deciding factor.

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: rnp614
I agree with the decision for the enermax but I still want to know the dual vs single rail PSU comparison

1) Increased safety (decrease chance of fire & such)
2) Puts less stress on the PSU per THG
3) Seperates noisy devices e.g. drives, fans, etc. (motor related?) from noise sensitive devices like the CPU. I suspect (read: guess) as CPU manufacturing processes shrink. CPUs could become more sensitive to noise & what not than they are now.
4) Higher AC/DC efficiency at higher power loads per SLCentral.

Cooler running seems to be the trend for PSUs these days. However, can't say for certain if it's due to increase rail #s and/or better PSU designs.

 

[KayKay]

i too was faced with this exact decision, i went with enermax over the modstream. the modstream is cool with its modular design, but once you have a lot of devices, the modular cables become nearly as messy as the usual ones

enermax, good price, good specs