Psu

Redmo0n · 12-15-2007, 03:02 AM

Hello

I am buying parts for my computer really soon and i was wondering what would be a better PSU to get.

I currently have a 430watt thermaltake but people have advised me to get a better one since i will be getting the following upgrades.

P5KC Motherboard
E6650 CPU
2 gig of RAM (Later on)

and also in the future i may buy another x1950gt and crossfire.

My question is should i get a

Corsair PSU - 520W HX-520 ATX Power Supply, 120mm fan, Dual PCI-E Graphics Card Connector, 4 SATA Connectors, Universal AC input 90~264V for $139.00

Corsair PSU - 620W HX-620 ATX PSU, 120mm fan, Dual PCI-E Graphics Card Connector, 8 SATA Connectors, Universal AC input 90~264V for $149.00

Huntkey PSU 550W (PowerCase) 550W Large 120MM FAN Power Supply, With TUV Standard , 24 Pins [PPH55012PFC] for $65.00

Cost or quality?

ricanflow · 12-15-2007, 03:22 AM

Out of those three, the hx520. Antec makes some good psu's, check out the neohe line. Ive got the neohe500w myself and its a great psu, similar to that corsair.

Redmo0n · 12-15-2007, 10:44 AM

Antec PSU - 550W Neo HE Power and Protect [Neo HE550]

It's $165.00 where i am shopping

For the extra $10 wouldn't the 620w be a better buy?

I might consider getting a E6750 instead of the E6650 because they are only $20 more. Wouldn't the extra 100w save me from upgrading again in the future?

vernong1992 · 12-15-2007, 10:55 AM

another person caring about Wattage on a PSU.... ITS ALL ABOUT THE AMPERAGE!!

also that x1950gt is gonna botttleneck... so I don't recommend you doing that...

just get the e6550 only diffence between that and a e6750 is the Clock speed difference

The 620hx is definitely worth the extra cash over the NEO

ricanflow · 12-15-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redmo0n

Antec PSU - 550W Neo HE Power and Protect [Neo HE550]

It's $165.00 where i am shopping

For the extra $10 wouldn't the 620w be a better buy?

I might consider getting a E6750 instead of the E6650 because they are only $20 more. Wouldn't the extra 100w save me from upgrading again in the future?

Mines the 500w, not the 550w. Here it cost around $90, but i got mine for $70 on sale at a local retailer. Search again see of you find a better deal.

turtile · 12-15-2007, 05:38 PM

Get the HX620w for Crossfire. The Corsair TX650w is another good option.

Redmo0n · 12-15-2007, 10:35 PM

So E6650 + HX620w

Thanks for the advice

12-15-2007, 03:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,517	Psu Hello I am buying parts for my computer really soon and i was wondering what would be a better PSU to get. I currently have a 430watt thermaltake but people have advised me to get a better one since i will be getting the following upgrades. P5KC Motherboard E6650 CPU 2 gig of RAM (Later on) and also in the future i may buy another x1950gt and crossfire. My question is should i get a Corsair PSU - 520W HX-520 ATX Power Supply, 120mm fan, Dual PCI-E Graphics Card Connector, 4 SATA Connectors, Universal AC input 90~264V for $139.00 Corsair PSU - 620W HX-620 ATX PSU, 120mm fan, Dual PCI-E Graphics Card Connector, 8 SATA Connectors, Universal AC input 90~264V for $149.00 Huntkey PSU 550W (PowerCase) 550W Large 120MM FAN Power Supply, With TUV Standard , 24 Pins [PPH55012PFC] for $65.00 Cost or quality? __________________ I gorge of your kudos.

12-15-2007, 03:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
ricanflow Audio Dude Folding Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: U.S. Posts: 3,257	Re: Psu Out of those three, the hx520. Antec makes some good psu's, check out the neohe line. Ive got the neohe500w myself and its a great psu, similar to that corsair. __________________ 3DMARK06

12-15-2007, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,517	Re: Psu Antec PSU - 550W Neo HE Power and Protect [Neo HE550] It's $165.00 where i am shopping For the extra $10 wouldn't the 620w be a better buy? I might consider getting a E6750 instead of the E6650 because they are only $20 more. Wouldn't the extra 100w save me from upgrading again in the future? __________________ I gorge of your kudos.

12-15-2007, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
vernong1992 Mod and Post Count Hacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,710	Re: Psu another person caring about Wattage on a PSU.... ITS ALL ABOUT THE AMPERAGE!! also that x1950gt is gonna botttleneck... so I don't recommend you doing that... just get the e6550 only diffence between that and a e6750 is the Clock speed difference The 620hx is definitely worth the extra cash over the NEO __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ 2.4Ghz/ Arctic Freezer Pro64 Biostar TA780G-M2+ / 2GB DDR2 1066 RAM 80gb Western Digital Caviar / Windows Server 2008 Antec BP550 / Coolermaster Centurion 534 Soundblaster Audigy (OH NOES IT STOPPED WORKING! I NEED AN X-FI!) / Steelsound 3H Headset HD 3200.. (trying to troubleshoot my HD 2900GT right now..) I do not accept support requests by PM, Profile or IM/Email. Please ask it on the forums! I need to RMA myself because I was DOA when I was born.

12-15-2007, 05:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
turtile Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,449	Re: Psu Get the HX620w for Crossfire. The Corsair TX650w is another good option. __________________ Intel Prescott 3.0 Socket 478 40x2 RAID 0 Maxtor + 40GB & 120GB 160GB Seagate in Vantec NexStar 3 Enclosure ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe LG DVD-ROM NEC DVD-RW DL 1GB Corsair PC3200 GeForce 5700 256MB DDR

12-15-2007, 10:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,517	Re: Psu So E6650 + HX620w Thanks for the advice __________________ I gorge of your kudos.

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