Which PSU for NF4 board?

[customcoms]

Which PSU? It seems 24 pin is a minimum. Will be running a chaintech/DFI board and trying to go for 2.7 on a 3000+. And a 6600GT, so not the MOST demanding, but a good psu for the future would be good as well.
I have narrowed my choices down to these:

A) Not 100% positive if 24 pin or not:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-148-012&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-148-002&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-171-001&depa=0

B) Known 100% has 24 pin plug:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-101-406&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-154&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-478&depa=0

Right now, if the Aspire's have 24 pin plugs, I am leaning towards one of them b/c they have 35/36A respictably on the 12v rail, which should be plenty, and they are relativly cheap. Not really sure about the coolermaster, since it is a dual rail model and most people seem to lean towards a strong single rail psu. Of course, the sparkle and ocz units are the best, but the most expensive.....

Sam

 

[PhoenixOrion]

easy.

sparkle 550.

 

[AMDZen]

Are you OCing this thing?

I like OCZ, Fortran, PC Power and Cooling. I would probably get the ModStream OCZ if that is something you would want since it will be much cleaner in your case. Otherwise I would go with the Fortran, PC P&C is great, probably the best, but not worth the cost over OCZ and Fortran.

 

[neoreturns]

OCZ Powerstream 600

 

[customcoms]

Yeah, I will be OCing as high as I can go on air. The OCZ is good; I would go w/ a Fortran b/c of the cost and most people rate them highly, but they don't have native 24 pin support. I will check again.

Sam

 

[Sqube]

550? 600? Why so much power?

It seems to be a moderate unit, so does it really need that much? Why not a quality 400-450W PSU?

 

[customcoms]

I wish I could afford a OCZ Powerstream 600, but until then, I will have to set my sites a little lower. So, how about this fortron: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-934&depa=0??
It is native 24 pin, but has dual twelve volt rails and everyone knows that they can't be added....

Sam

 

[customcoms]

Exactly what I want: A good 400-450 watter, maybe 500, with a 24 pin native. As in no adapters. Got a link???

Sam

 

[MrControversial]

I bought the Chaintech, but I'm using a regular 20-pin True480 for which I'll purchase a 24-pin adapter. All this 600W crap is overkill, really. I bought my PSU before I settled on the motherboard which was stupid, but I'm very flexible and I have the adapter option.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: MrControversial
All this 600W crap is overkill, really.

Future-proofing, my friend.

That psu should be able to power through several upgrades/iterations of system builds when most new tech require higher power output.

Not to mention overclocking needs especially when both cpu and gpu are oc'ed.

 

[AMDZen]

Its always best to have more then you need, then to buy a couple more fans and find out your putting more load on your PSU then it can handle. Get the most you can without breaking your wallet.

 

[customcoms]

All right, I think I'm getting either the dual-rail fortron or an OCZ. Any comments on the Aspire's? Both are high amp single rail units, and they sound good if native 24 pin is integrated!

Sam

 

[Warder45]

I'm going the the Tagan TG-480

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-101-509&depa=0

So far I have read nothing be great reviews on it. Supposibly the company was formed all by people in the powersupply industry at a trade show. The only thing I don't like over the others I'm looking at is the non-detachible cords that I probably won't use. For example I don't have any SATA drives so I'll have to Zip tie the extra cords at the top.

 

[gobucks]

I have this one on a VNF4/Ultra, and it's working pretty good - plenty of power for overclocking.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-473&depa=0.

I've read tons of good reviews of it, too, the only bad one I read was from Maximum PC, but I think they must have gotten a defective unit or something. Anyways, it's a great value and it's quiet. I've also heard pretty good things about Antec NeoPowers and OCZ Modstreams.