View Full Version : Ned a Recommendation....
fatsheep
08-11-2005, 02:41 PM
Ok I have spotted these four power supplies on newegg, all of which fit my budget and look promising. I would like to go with the FSP @ $50 but I know theres alot more to a power supply then the specifications, and it could be a cheapo PSU that wouldn't deliver stable power :slobber: Ok anyhow here are the PSU's, I'm just looking for a little advice on which one to use for my upgrade.
Enermax Whisper II:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103464
Antec Smartpower:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937
FSP Group PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954
OCZ Modstream:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104154
-sheep
sin0822
08-11-2005, 06:42 PM
smartpower is my .02 cents.
Squid_Spit
08-12-2005, 02:37 AM
That FSP looks very decent for $50 psu, may be worth a look.
fatsheep
08-12-2005, 08:49 AM
Edit: Opon further examination it appears the FSP is only 400 watts (450 max) while the smartpower is 500w output:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Showimage.asp?Mode=&Type=&Image=17-104-954-01.jpg%2C17-104-954-02.jpg%2C17-104-954-03.jpg%2C17-104-954-04.jpg%2C17-104-954-05.jpg%2C17-104-954-06.jpg%2C17-104-954-07.jpg&CurImage=17-104-954-03.jpg&Description=FSP+Group+%28Fortron+Source%29+AX450-PN+ATX12V+450W+Power+Supply+-+Retail
I guess you get what you pay for.
-sheep
KoolDrew
08-12-2005, 01:55 PM
First of all what will you be powering? I do not recommend the Enermax because of hearing a lot of things of the +12v drooping under heavy CPU load. The Antec SP series is just weak. I also do not recommend the OCZ Modstream. The best PSU you will find around that price range is the Fortron AX500-A.
fatsheep
08-13-2005, 10:13 AM
Ok here's what I'll be powering:
3000+ AMD Venice (overclocking this)
Haven't completely decided on the mobo (probably a DFI or MSI)
XFX 6600 GT (possibly overclocking)
1 GB Patriot RAM (overclocking this)
1x 120 mm fan
2x 80 mm fans
Zalman 7700 CPU HS
NEC DVD-RW Drive
Logitech x-230 2.1 speakers
a network card
sound card (maybe)
Logitech mx518 gaming mouse
keyboard
Thats about all I can think of
:p:
I could go with a 520w powerstream but It'd take me a little while to get that kind of money ($120 w/ shipping on pricegrabber).
-sheep
k00lance
08-16-2005, 11:42 PM
get 420 or 520..
Price has gone down a bit and you can find special deals.
Squid_Spit
08-18-2005, 01:10 AM
The powerstreams are good but imo not worth what they cost you can get psu's just as good for less such as the Enermax 535w and the Fortron 550w's.
id get the OCZ powerstream. or the hyper r type 580w modular.
KoolDrew
08-22-2005, 10:33 AM
Get the Fortron AX500-A.
Dave in Daytona
08-27-2005, 07:41 AM
Haven't completely decided on the mobo (probably a DFI or MSI)DFI N4 PSU Guide: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854 :toast: