What would you rather have? Poll Added 82%FSP 15%Xclio

[mphartzheim]

*Shrug*

I already said I'd go with the Fortron if I wasn't concerned about those $5... so what're you getting at? =P

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: mphartzheim
*Shrug*

I already said I'd go with the Fortron if I wasn't concerned about those $5... so what're you getting at? =P

That the reviews of the Xclio (and other flashy and cheap unknown PSUs) aren't reliable. If a big name site hasn't reviewed them there is often a reason. One of which is that they did review the PSU in question but refused to publish a wholey negative review as when/if the makers do make something worth looking at they'd be shut out somewhat.

 

[NoStateofMind]

Fortron from what I hear. Xclio would be second.



And the winner is?

 

[Nick5324]

Not really a contest.... Fortron FTW!

 

[msi or epox]

any1 know some good fortron reviews?

 

[djnsmith7]

I'm very happy w/ my Enermax Liberty 500...ty...

 

[Bobthelost]

Check out Silent PC review. Although i think they only have the older models rather than the current gen ones.

 

[msi or epox]

nah, enermax is a little out of my price range. I may make an exception for $70-$80, but im aiming for under $60

 

[mordantmonkey]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey
XCLIO isn't? Several other forums love the xclio.
I'd say it's between the xclio and the fortron.

THey are paid employees of XCLIO who post on this site.

I said other "forums" I believe extremeoverclock? has it listed in a sticky along with the fortron as good budget choices.

 

[d2arcturus]

Ultra perform like crap. FSP > XClio.

 

[eXx08]

Xclio and thats why I have it.

 

[TheNewGuy8]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: Patrick Wolf
I'm gonna say the Ultra-X because it looks cool and I have no reason to dislike it.

Great reason! :disgust:

I would rather have this for $99
http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=S47ATX

Is this kind of PSU overkill? Its the top of the line, right? but seems like a decent prie if one wanted something that serious.

What are the realistic advantages of something like this over the Fortron?

 

[msi or epox]

whats the fan like on the FSP?

I read the Xclio fan was quiet and pretty good for cooling.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=792566 For what it's worth.

I have two Fortrons and two Zippy/Emacs, for what it's worth.

Read what's said about Zippy in this link. Note that under $65 is a FSP Group show.
At that price point there are no other real players.


...Galvanized

 

[msi or epox]

hardforum down?

 

[bjc112]

Gotta love Sparkle/Forton!

 

[msi or epox]

thanks galvanized, links are old in that though. some good reading
- hardforum back up

 

[speedlever]

I just replaced a 300w Antec PSU with the 450w AX450-PN. I can't tell any noise difference.

MBM shows the +12v running at 11.67v - 11.73v on my P4S533 mobo with:
P4/1.8 running at 2.4 GHz
2x 512Mb ram
1 HD
1 FD
2x CDRW
eVGA6600GT
lots of firewire and USB ports
external HD (firewire)
XP/home.sp2

I didn't check the Antec's 12v line with MBM before I replaced it. So I don't know how it compares to the Fortron. I'm a bit disappointed that the 12v line is running low. Yes, I hooked up the 2x2 12v connection. The P4S533 has a 20pin power connector, not 24 pin.

 

[notanotheracct]

if the cables on the forton are all that you need (only two sata?), then i'd go with that.

 

[essasin]

Forton best bang for budget builders

 

[speedlever]

Interestingly, Fortron's AX series comes in solidly in the middle in this guy's opinion:
http://tinyurl.com/fteoe