Torn between 4 power supplies

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BadAcid

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The system I need to power is this:
Coolermaster Centurion 5 (1 120mm fan, 1 80mm fan)
DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice
4x512MB pqi Turbo PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 @2.6V
Connect3D ATi Radeon X800 XL
NEC DVD+/-RW DL ND-3540A
Western Digital 120GB 8MB cache EIDE
Seagate 250GB Serial ATA

I don't plan on overclocking much or at all. I don't plan on ever modding the motherboard to SLI, but I will want it to eventually upgrade the video card to a future generation (past R520 and G70) and upgrade the processor to a dual core A64 X2. Another Hard drive might also come into play. I want a PCI-e 6-pin connector, and my priorities pretty much include: solid voltages, longevity and upgrade potential (including sufficient power for a future graphics card), runs cool / quietly, Active PFC. The power supplies I've looked at are

Aerocool Turbine Power 550W - 100$
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=372085
Lots of connections for fans and Serial ATA, (more than I need), it's modular, and has optional Active PFC, I don't get what it means by optional. 12v1: 20A, 12v2: 18A

Enermax EG565P-VE FMA 2.0 SLI - 89$
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=270402
I know this is an SLI power supply, but it seems to have nice features otherwise.
Do you think future PCI-e cards will ever require 2 6-pin connectors like the 6800 Ultra AGP needed 2 molex connectors? 12v1 & 12v2: 18A

Antec SmartPower 2.0 500W - 80$
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=273503
Quiet is something I'd like to have, I've been leaning toward this one. No PFC, but 4 SATA connectors and modular. 12v1: 17A, 12v2: 19A

OCZ ModStream ATX 2.0 520W - 79$ AR
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...oduct_Code=100162&Category_Code=ps-500
Modular, only 2 SATA connections (although I probably won't need any more than that), Active PFC, PowerSwap warranty, large 120mm fan, this one is pretty good. I was wondering also if the modular cables feel secure when connected, so I don't have to worry about them falling out if I move the case around? 12v: 28A
 
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68falcon

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i bought the antec smartpower 2.0 and i like it, however i got mine from newegg and if you look in the hot deals forum somewhere there is a promocode to get a 15 dolar rebate, although it may have expired by now. its not too loud, my vid card drowns it out though, has the modular thing, hope you dont need to bend the mobo power too much 'cause its pretty stiff. hope that helps you some
 
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t3h l337 n3wb

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Out of those four, I'd choose the Enermax. Enermax has been around for quite a while, so you can't go wrong with their power supplies. Of course, Antec and OCZ are great too. I've never heard of Aerocool before though...
 
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Ricemarine

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Seasonic would be a very good choice if it was one lol.

But, I'd have to go with enermax... The noisetaker is about the same as the whisper, but your choice :)
 
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I've got a 460w 24pin Enermax, and I love this thing to death. It's rock solid on my OC'd Venice + DFI NF4 system, and even with the fans maxed, they are virtually silent. Until they do me wrong, I'm never looking back.
 
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Promethply

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Either the Antec or the Enermax:

Antec has better voltage regulation, while

Enermax has better efficiency
 
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BadAcid

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I've decided to get the Enermax 535W, I'm sort of on a budget, Seasonics look excellent but fall a bit higher than my price range. Thank you for all of the suggestions, they did help me make a decision. =D
 
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Pabster

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I've had good luck with Enermax, but don't fool yourself in to thinking they are "the best" by any means.

If you want THE BEST, go get a PC P&C 510W SLI power supply. It costs double what your most expensive option in that list does, but nothing else compares.

For the budget-minded, I'd go with either the Antec or the Enermax.
 
RussianSensation

RussianSensation

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enermax 565 is a powerhouse with everything it offers.

Otherwise OCZ powerstream 520 for $119 - $15 MIR = $104 at monarch is good.
 
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Goi

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Originally posted by: BadAcid
I've decided to get the Enermax 535W, I'm sort of on a budget, Seasonics look excellent but fall a bit higher than my price range. Thank you for all of the suggestions, they did help me make a decision. =D
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Good choice. It's an Enermax, it's 535W and it's <$90. It's a no-brainer.
 
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