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ThermalTake PurePower 420 power supply? Ordered! *Edit - Got it, comments inside*

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RaynorWolfcastle

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I'm looking otbuy a new PSU unit for one of my computers and was going to pop for an Antec TruePower 430W when I stumbled across Thermaltake's PurePower 420:
Thermaltake PurePower 420
Antec TruePower 430

Judging by the specs they are very similar and both use thermally controlled fans.

What I'm looking for:
- Quiet, sweet sweet peace and quiet.
- Capacity to support my next CPU/moboupgrade (Prescott or Hammer) and not buckle if I choose to overvolt a bit.
- QUIET operation

Online price for the PurePower is significantly cheaper than the TruePower, so that definitely gives it an advantage as price is a concern

Can any owners comment on the noise put out by the PurePower (subjective, I know)?
Judging by the reviews I've read however, either of these should be good for my next upgrade though

Any comments and/or suggestions are, as always, appreciated. 🙂

Update
Got it and installed it, The voltages are actually more consistent than my previous Antec (Non-TruePower 350W). Very quiet, a little quieter than my previous Antec. Thumbs up on a solid, quiet power supply, that retails significantly cheaper than Antec's TruePower series.
 
I've never used a ThermalTake PurePower PS, but I have the antec TruePower 430 in my computer right now. I can tell you three things about this powersupply.

1. It is silent. Literally. Cannot hear it at all.
2. It's powerful as hell. Keeps all my rails WELL over their target, even under almost full load. My computer has 3 hdds, dvd drive, burner, athlon 1600+, etc.
3. It is the best powersupply I have ever used. Bought it for $99 from Microcenter because my old one died on me, and it's been worth every penny.
 
I'm pretty sure the Antec is great quality, I have one in my personal system and it is great (although I bought it in the pre-truepower era). I'm just wondering if the Thermaltake is comparable since it's a good deal cheaper (I can get it for $60 vs ~$85)
 
Hello , I'm using the Antec True power 430 , its silent and Powerful , completly stable across all lines
i'm sure the TT p\supply is good , but dont try to save a couple of $$ when it comes to p/Supplies
I'd go with the proven dependable Antec.
 
Originally posted by: lonewolf66
also , think about it , there is a reason for it being cheaper ???
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Sure there is, Antec is an established name in the power supply business so they can charge a premium for their products whereas Thermaltake is a relative newcomer in the business so they are forced to sell their product a little cheaper so that they can undercut Antec and gain market share.
 
My brother just ordered this same power supply from here. It was $52.99 and the best price we could find.
You can find a review here. This model is the same but comes with active pfc and can be had for $10 more at the above site.
 
Originally posted by: MarklarMarklar
My brother just ordered this same power supply from here. It was $52.99 and the best price we could find.
You can find a review here. This model is the same but comes with active pfc and can be had for $10 more at the above site.
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I live in Canada, SVCompucycle doesn't ship to Canuckland 🙁. I'm ordering it right after supper and I'm getting the non-PFC one since I'm pretty sure it's a gimmick. Paying ~ $80 CDN before shipping and tax 🙂
 
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