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| 723093 | 2008-11-26 07:22:00 | Hello everybody, Haven't posted for a while but still reading forums regularly. I am replacing my old PSU that came with case (Thermaltake Swing 450W). It is supplying power to: AsusTek PB5 mobo IntelCore2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz GSkill 2GB (2X1GB in dualchannel) Seagate 1TB harddisk NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT silent 2X optical DVD writer drives WinTV Nova-DT card Am interested to her views on whether the Corsair VX450W ($120) is the best choice for my system. My main concern is noise level, then price. Your thoughts please. |
Nyuuji (5460) | ||
| 723094 | 2008-11-26 08:10:00 | I'm thinking 450W is borderline for your system and would recommend at least 500W. I have myself an Antec Neopower (or NeoHE) 550W PSU, which is barely audible even at load. They come in the 500W version as well for around $135 on pricespy. A review found the series of PSUs to be extremely efficient and robust. The 550W reviewed actually withstood a 610W test no problem. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 723095 | 2008-11-26 08:13:00 | I have a Corsair 620HX 620W (ascent.co.nz) PSU and it's really quiet :) I really recommend it! |
jwil1 (65) | ||
| 723096 | 2008-11-26 08:27:00 | +1 for the Corsair series, especially the modular ones | Blam (54) | ||
| 723097 | 2008-11-26 10:54:00 | 1. Get one that has a 120mm fan for quietness.:thumbs: 2. Get a modular psu to keep things tidy so you only have to have the cables that you need for a clutter free and clean case,also helps with airflow less cables blocking the flow of air in the case.:cool: 3. Better to get a more powerful psu then what you need right now so it lasts for future upgrades and you don't have to buy another psu again later on when you get a better graphics card,cpu,harddrives,do a new rebuild etc.Do it once do it right kind of thing.:) Enermax psu's have allways been good for me.:) Make sure you get a well known good brand psu and not a cheap generic no good one and stay away from the brands that get thrown into pc case's cheap and nasty. Dont go cheap on a psu when it powers your $500.00+ graphics card,cpu,harddrives-with all your movies,music,games etc.,and all the things that are important to a no good generic cheap psu.:2cents: |
memphis (2869) | ||
| 723098 | 2008-11-26 19:31:00 | Okay, I'll try once more ah, I have for sale a brand new never used, Silverstone 650w Olympia 54a single rail, CF & SLI ready.....you can have it for $130 + P/P | SolMiester (139) | ||
| 723099 | 2008-11-26 19:39:00 | Okay, I'll try once more ah, I have for sale a brand new never used, Silverstone 650w Olympia 54a single rail, CF & SLI ready.....you can have it for $130 + P/P Nyuuji - Get Sol's PSU! It's a good brand and great deal. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 723100 | 2008-11-26 19:44:00 | +1, they are an excellent PSU, and thats a good price. | kersonan (13264) | ||
| 723101 | 2008-11-26 20:12:00 | Corsair and Enermax are the top 2. | pctek (84) | ||
| 723102 | 2008-11-27 05:36:00 | Thank you all for your advice, and thanks Solmiester for your generous offer. However I need one as soon as possible and after reading the posts and numerous reviews, I picked up the Corsair 620HX for $153 from C1Shopping when I was in Orcland today. Cheers. |
Nyuuji (5460) | ||
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