Best PSU Under $100?

[ZOMGVTEK]

Hey,

I have a Q6600, runs at 3.6 24/7, and currently one 8800GTS, i should be getting another shortly. My current PSU is only rated for 400w, and i think its struggling to power my cpu at times. I dont care about the thing being silent, the computer sits in my closet. I would like something with 8 pin cpu power just so i have those holes on my mobo filled up, and it has to run 2 88000gts's.

I was looking at the corsair HX620, but the cheapest i can find it is $120ish + shipping, and $100 is allready more than i want to spend.

Anything?

Used maybie?

[ZOMGVTEK]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151034

How about that guy?

[zLynk]

Silverstone had excellent test results on Tom's with this one:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256008

I've gotten great results with it.

[Virous]

Hows about a refurb unit, might be able to nab some kind of 750W unit that way.

[ZOMGVTEK]

Possibly...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256006

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151027

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256008

Do i want 1 12v rail, or mulpt?

[mpilchfamily]

Wouldn't this be better suited in the PSU section?

In the long run it really doesn't matter if its single or multiple rail. Chances are the multiple railed units are just single railed units. There are very few that actually have multiple 12V rails. Now with your setup you will want a good quality PSU. Problem is its very hard to find a good quality one in the $100 price range that can run your system. You have already mentioned the HX 620 but have you looked at the HX 520? The 520W version has plenty of power for your system. To save a bit of money you can go with the VX series as well. The VX 550 will be able to support your current system and even handle an additional 8800 GTS. Al the ones you have linked to can easy support your system but i wouldn't use the OCZ. They tend to have trouble with heavy loads. But the rest are top notch.

[Ethelred]

Possibly...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

Do i want 1 12v rail, or mulpt?

I have enjoyed mine so far. Been as reliable as ever. Tests good (from JohnnyGuru) and comes with a nice warranty.

[jonnyGURU]

Silverstone had excellent test results on Tom's....

Tom's?!?!

Possibly...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256006

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151027

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256008


All excellent choices. With a pair of GTS's, a 600W and up is fine. The 500W and 550W may be a little aneomic with two GTS's if those cards are G80's (320MB or 640MB cards.)


Do i want 1 12v rail, or mulpt?

Doesn't matter.

Wouldn't this be better suited in the PSU section?

Yes, it would. But a lot of PSU posts in these forums miss the ever elusive "PSU sub-forum" by a mere one click.

[ZOMGVTEK]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256006

I think i shall go with that one...

Sounds good to me, and it has all that i need

[ZOMGVTEK]

Alright, so $150 isnt under $100... but too bad. I picked up the silverstone 750 linked to above. Good reviews and 750W @ 50ºC i think it is.. More than i need... for now... ;)

[adamsleath]

bah you cheated you went over 100 clams! :lol:

[ZOMGVTEK]

Its just a 50% overclock, it shouldnt hurt my bank account too much.

[zLynk]

Tom's?!?!

Tom's Hardware... eventhough I'm not a fan, their tests are fairly accurate.

[mpilchfamily]

Tom's Hardware... eventhough I'm not a fan, their tests are fairly accurate.

With many items i would agree but not with there PSU testing.

[jonnyGURU]

Tom's Hardware... eventhough I'm not a fan, their tests are fairly accurate.

With many items i would agree but not with there PSU testing.


That's where I was coming from. Of all the sites that test PSU's properly, Tom's would be the last place I would reference. Ok... not the last... but not the first.

[{GOD}Raptor22]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151034

How about that guy?

I just used that PSU for a build for a client of mine. Supported an E6550 @ 3605MHz + 2600XT DDR4. :up:

[AnarchyCow]

I need a new PSU also,
Will be running a quad, but for now a Pentium 4, I'm sure that the quad uses less power than the Pentium 4. And I'm running a 8800GT.
My 12v is at 9.6v (speedfan says). I'm not too smart with power supply's, but, that seams a little bad, like, low. I'm guessing that the Amp rating is a bit low?
I have a Antec 500W PSU, and, the cords are SHORT. Not much cable management for me!

I was thinking of wiring a old 350W to use for the 12v rails, but, I don't know where to put the damn thing.. In an antec 900 case, there's not much room..

[AbuSom3a]

A little over $100, but with free shipping
$105 (http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=206178324) (FS) - Corsair TX650w ATX12v Power Supply - CMPSU-650TX
$110 (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006237) (FS) - COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 750W Power Supply Retail ***Free Shipping*** ($30MIR)

[ZOMGVTEK]

I allready got this one...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256006

And another 8800gts :)

Should be here thurs...

[adamsleath]

i havent heard any bad reports of cooler master real power psu's any1 got any experience with them?

[tbone8ty]

im looking in this range as well, any reviews/thoughts on this corsair 520hx psu?

gonna be powering 2 G92 88gts in sli


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

[Kondik]

Corsair HX 520 - 620 Great Choise in my personal opinion, silent, sleek and sexi black design and not too hot...