What power supply would work best with this setup...?

[melpomene]

Originally posted by: Operandi


I've been building for about five to six years now, I do several a year personally so I consider myself pretty experienced.

Honestly, I'm not sure you've been getting the best advice; AMD really is the best choice if you have to build right now. I would also put more money into the video card since gamming look pretty important to you.

I would say wait for Conroe or revise your build around AMD and a better GPU.

Actually someone did bring that up and I was thinking of looking into a comparable AMD system but I know nothing about AMD. I would definitely be interested in AMD if there is a setup that would be at least as good for cheaper or just hell of a lot better for the same price. Maybe I should make a whole new post about what gaming system people would recommend for about $500.

I only plan to replace my motherboard, processor, and video card but that all can wait for now. I do need a new power supply asap though and wanted to make sure it would support the sort of system I plan to get.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Varun
Seasonic S-12, the 430 version should be plenty but there is the 500 as well if you think you need the extra.

Antec is a good brand regardless of what people here say. If I saw some actual facts then I might be persuaded otherwise, but no one has anything. I've been using Antec exclusively until I recently got this S-12 380, and have never even had a fan die.

I still use an Antec 303x (300w) on an XP1800+ system that is 6 years old and still runs great.

I've never used the NeoHE series, so I can not comment on that. The True Power and Smart Power are great PSUs though.

Ya need to spend several hours looking around other forums and these forums....way too many people having or had problems with Antec PSU`s......no quality control...etc..

But you are one a the fortunate to not have any issues!!

🙂

 

[Varun]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: Varun
Seasonic S-12, the 430 version should be plenty but there is the 500 as well if you think you need the extra.

Antec is a good brand regardless of what people here say. If I saw some actual facts then I might be persuaded otherwise, but no one has anything. I've been using Antec exclusively until I recently got this S-12 380, and have never even had a fan die.

I still use an Antec 303x (300w) on an XP1800+ system that is 6 years old and still runs great.

I've never used the NeoHE series, so I can not comment on that. The True Power and Smart Power are great PSUs though.

Ya need to spend several hours looking around other forums and these forums....way too many people having or had problems with Antec PSU`s......no quality control...etc..

But you are one a the fortunate to not have any issues!!

🙂

I don't see this mass failures of Antec PSUs on this forum or others that I read. Do I think they are in line with Seasonic and PCP&C? No of course not, but they are not junk.

I'd just like to see some real numbers other than the anecdotal evidence that everyone spouts here before I would ignore the years of quality that Antec has. Unfortunately no one has the numbers.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: melpomene

Originally posted by: Operandi


I've been building for about five to six years now, I do several a year personally so I consider myself pretty experienced.

Honestly, I'm not sure you've been getting the best advice; AMD really is the best choice if you have to build right now. I would also put more money into the video card since gamming look pretty important to you.

I would say wait for Conroe or revise your build around AMD and a better GPU.

Actually someone did bring that up and I was thinking of looking into a comparable AMD system but I know nothing about AMD. I would definitely be interested in AMD if there is a setup that would be at least as good for cheaper or just hell of a lot better for the same price. Maybe I should make a whole new post about what gaming system people would recommend for about $500.

I only plan to replace my motherboard, processor, and video card but that all can wait for now. I do need a new power supply asap though and wanted to make sure it would support the sort of system I plan to get.

the enhance one listed by acegazda and jediyoga would be good to go. for $65+shipping you can't beat it.

also, put the bulk of your $$ into the gpu when you do your build, that is where it matters.

 

[w00t]

let me guess your friends think the higher ghz is the better right and Intel pwns?

well your friends are wrong if the above is correct your better off getting a AMD dual core processor for gaming.

 

[imported_UncivilizedAMD]

You would be beter off with a Single core AMD if you're just gaming. Since you plan to run the system 24/7, overclock, and keep it for a couple years, the Pentium D isn't a good choice since it'll run up the electricity bills. If you're set on going dual core, then it'll be better to buy a Intel 9 series or an AMD x2. The initial investment will be more expensive but it'll pay itself off with the electricity bill savings. If you're just gaming and on a budget, a single core sempron within the price range of that pentium d 805 will give you better gaming results and also be conservative on energy also.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: UncivilizedAMD
You would be beter off with a Single core AMD if you're just gaming. Since you plan to run the system 24/7, overclock, and keep it for a couple years, the Pentium D isn't a good choice since it'll run up the electricity bills. If you're set on going dual core, then it'll be better to buy a Intel 9 series or an AMD x2. The initial investment will be more expensive but it'll pay itself off with the electricity bill savings. If you're just gaming and on a budget, a single core sempron within the price range of that pentium d 805 will give you better gaming results and also be conservative on energy also.

who worries about the electricity bill?
Unless you still live at home...rofl

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: UncivilizedAMD
You would be beter off with a Single core AMD if you're just gaming. Since you plan to run the system 24/7, overclock, and keep it for a couple years, the Pentium D isn't a good choice since it'll run up the electricity bills. If you're set on going dual core, then it'll be better to buy a Intel 9 series or an AMD x2. The initial investment will be more expensive but it'll pay itself off with the electricity bill savings. If you're just gaming and on a budget, a single core sempron within the price range of that pentium d 805 will give you better gaming results and also be conservative on energy also.

who worries about the electricity bill?
Unless you still live at home...rofl

sh!t i pay my own electricity bill and i worry about it. $300+ in the summer....d@mn

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: UncivilizedAMD
You would be beter off with a Single core AMD if you're just gaming. Since you plan to run the system 24/7, overclock, and keep it for a couple years, the Pentium D isn't a good choice since it'll run up the electricity bills. If you're set on going dual core, then it'll be better to buy a Intel 9 series or an AMD x2. The initial investment will be more expensive but it'll pay itself off with the electricity bill savings. If you're just gaming and on a budget, a single core sempron within the price range of that pentium d 805 will give you better gaming results and also be conservative on energy also.

who worries about the electricity bill?
Unless you still live at home...rofl

sh!t i pay my own electricity bill and i worry about it. $300+ in the summer....d@mn

I seriously doubt even leaving your computer on 24/7 which I do...in your neck of the woods would drive your electric bill up to $300.00

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Varun
Seasonic S-12, the 430 version should be plenty but there is the 500 as well if you think you need the extra.

Antec is a good brand regardless of what people here say. If I saw some actual facts then I might be persuaded otherwise, but no one has anything. I've been using Antec exclusively until I recently got this S-12 380, and have never even had a fan die.

I still use an Antec 303x (300w) on an XP1800+ system that is 6 years old and still runs great.

I've never used the NeoHE series, so I can not comment on that. The True Power and Smart Power are great PSUs though.

let me say...heres an indepth review of an Antec and there are others all over the internet!
I seriously cannot remember ever reading a glowing review of any PSU made by Antec!
Even though it seems that they are trying to correct customer misconceptions concerning quality control!
http://www.jonnyguru.com/PSU/NeoHE430/

 

[acegazda]

so are you saying that the neohe series is really good?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: UncivilizedAMD
You would be beter off with a Single core AMD if you're just gaming. Since you plan to run the system 24/7, overclock, and keep it for a couple years, the Pentium D isn't a good choice since it'll run up the electricity bills. If you're set on going dual core, then it'll be better to buy a Intel 9 series or an AMD x2. The initial investment will be more expensive but it'll pay itself off with the electricity bill savings. If you're just gaming and on a budget, a single core sempron within the price range of that pentium d 805 will give you better gaming results and also be conservative on energy also.

who worries about the electricity bill?
Unless you still live at home...rofl

Jackass, some people aren't fabulously wealthy like you.

 

[pkme2]

Just found some good prices on Seasonic Power Supplies

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: UncivilizedAMD
You would be beter off with a Single core AMD if you're just gaming. Since you plan to run the system 24/7, overclock, and keep it for a couple years, the Pentium D isn't a good choice since it'll run up the electricity bills. If you're set on going dual core, then it'll be better to buy a Intel 9 series or an AMD x2. The initial investment will be more expensive but it'll pay itself off with the electricity bill savings. If you're just gaming and on a budget, a single core sempron within the price range of that pentium d 805 will give you better gaming results and also be conservative on energy also.

who worries about the electricity bill?
Unless you still live at home...rofl

sh!t i pay my own electricity bill and i worry about it. $300+ in the summer....d@mn

I seriously doubt even leaving your computer on 24/7 which I do...in your neck of the woods would drive your electric bill up to $300.00

i should have been clearer - my summe electric bills are already $300/mo, leaving the computer on does add to it with additional power consumption and also heating of the room therefore causing the a/c to run more. so by me turning off my p/c every night, i probably save ~$20/mo when you figure in the pc cost, which would low but the a/c cost which is high. it is also the reason i switched at a64 and got rid of my p4 - heat output...

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: acegazda
so are you saying that the neohe series is really good?

Can you read...lolol

say...heres an indepth review of an Antec and there are others all over the internet!
I seriously cannot remember ever reading a glowing review of any PSU made by Antec!
Even though it seems that they are trying to correct customer misconceptions concerning quality control!
http://www.jonnyguru.com/PSU/NeoHE430/

 

[melpomene]

So far I have heard recommendations for -

Enhance ENP-5150G 500W v2.2 SLI 24pin Power Supply

antec truepower 550 2.0

Any Enermax between 400W and 500W
Specific recommendation: Enermax Liberty 500 or Enermax 530W

Forton Source (fsp) brand
Specific recommendation: not AX series

Seasonic brand
Specific recommendation: Seasonic S12/M12 series or 600W


Did I miss any? I plan to look into each of these and figure out what would be the best option. By the way, I don't pay for electricity currently (it's included in rent) and that isn't a concern for me. When it is a concern again I will just have my computer off or on some sort of power saving mode when I'm not using it.

I probably will make an entire new post about what other parts to go with after I look more closely at my options. I do intend to look into more Intel processors and AMD before making my choice. I'm thinking I might spend less on the motherboard itself and spend more on the processor and video card. I currently have a pentium 4 2.0 GHz and want a large upgrade if I'm going to spend so much already. I think I will wait to order anything until after the Core 2 comes out like some of you recommended.

Thanks for all your recommendations. I will narrow down the field and let you all know what I intend to get.

 

[pkme2]

Good shopping.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: melpomene
So far I have heard recommendations for -

Enhance ENP-5150G 500W v2.2 SLI 24pin Power Supply

antec truepower 550 2.0

Any Enermax between 400W and 500W
Specific recommendation: Enermax Liberty 500 or Enermax 530W

Forton Source (fsp) brand
Specific recommendation: not AX series

Seasonic brand
Specific recommendation: Seasonic S12/M12 series or 600W


Did I miss any? I plan to look into each of these and figure out what would be the best option. By the way, I don't pay for electricity currently (it's included in rent) and that isn't a concern for me. When it is a concern again I will just have my computer off or on some sort of power saving mode when I'm not using it.

I probably will make an entire new post about what other parts to go with after I look more closely at my options. I do intend to look into more Intel processors and AMD before making my choice. I'm thinking I might spend less on the motherboard itself and spend more on the processor and video card. I currently have a pentium 4 2.0 GHz and want a large upgrade if I'm going to spend so much already. I think I will wait to order anything until after the Core 2 comes out like some of you recommended.

Thanks for all your recommendations. I will narrow down the field and let you all know what I intend to get.

good deal, waiting since you can is going to be your best option. put the bulk of your $$$ into the gpu. when i traded out my 2.8C P4 to my opteron @ 2.5GHz (which would roughly equal a p4 @ 4GHz) i didn't really notice any difference in gaming because the games are not cpu limited, but rather gpu limited. when i swapped out my 9800pro for my x800xtpe a huge difference was seen.

 

[melpomene]

I'm thinking I will go with the Enermax Liberty 500W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194003

I was thinking of going with the 400W but then saw the rebate for the 500W and figured it was a good deal. Do people actually get their rebates from that company?

What do you all think? I think it sounds pretty damn good considering that rebate and having a modular PSU would be nice. It seems people recommend it a lot also. It has active PFC and a high effiency. I don't want to have to upgrade this part anytime soon, even if I upgrade my computer a hell of a lot more... would this be a good way to go or would the 400W be good enough? The price difference isn't that much and the only difference I see are the watts.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: melpomene
I'm thinking I will go with the Enermax Liberty 500W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194003

I was thinking of going with the 400W but then saw the rebate for the 500W and figured it was a good deal. Do people actually get their rebates from that company?

What do you all think? I think it sounds pretty damn good considering that rebate and having a modular PSU would be nice. It seems people recommend it a lot also. It has active PFC and a high effiency. I don't want to have to upgrade this part anytime soon, even if I upgrade my computer a hell of a lot more... would this be a good way to go or would the 400W be good enough? The price difference isn't that much and the only difference I see are the watts.

i would do the 500W one just for future upgrades and possible sli 😉 good deal.

 

[melpomene]

Well I went ahead and bought the 500W for $105 with free 3 day shipping (my years in sales and customer service causes me to take any rebate with a grain of salt, anyway). Thanks for all your help.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: melpomene
Well I went ahead and bought the 500W for $105 with free 3 day shipping (my years in sales and customer service causes me to take any rebate with a grain of salt, anyway). Thanks for all your help.

good buy, a friend of mine has the 535W version and it works excellent. although i have never used an enermax rebate, i have noticed in the last year or so i have been getting quite a bit of my rebates instead of the 20% i use to get.

 

[imported_goku]

I don't understand, you're going to let someone who knows more about computers overclock your system yet you're going to pick out the PSU? Why dont' you have them pick out the PSU then?