davidhammock200
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So you need a PSU,
which of the following best describes your needs?
PSUs: The Best of the Best of the Best! http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1104880
(Updated October 1, 2006)
PSUs for Future GPUs: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1104866
(Updated October 1, 2006)
PSU's for Older Systems (+5V Powering the CPU): http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027899506&postcount=14
(Updated September 4, 2006)
Cheap, but Good Power Supplies! http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898523&postcount=7
(Updated September 4, 2006)
DFI Power Supplies: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898514&postcount=5
(Updated October 19, 2006)
SLI/Crossfire Power Supplies: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898520&postcount=6
(Updated September 4, 2006)
What Dave Would Buy: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898532&postcount=9
(Updated September 4, 2006)
High Amperage +12V Single Rail PSU's: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1028285360&postcount=139
(Updated October 19, 2006)
Modular Power Supplies: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898529&postcount=8
(Updated October 19, 2006)
Additional Information... Basic Questions Answered: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898608&postcount=13
draw for each individual rail and then provide at least an additional 20% for overhead.
All PS calculators use averages, they are not precise.
A 1000Watt PS is useless if that wattage is delivered on the wrong rail(s)!
All of the above are very good PSU's & are recommended.
My personal "BEST BANG for the BUCK" choices are:
$39: FSP Group (FSP) AX400-PN ATX12V 400W (Low to Midrange.)
$49: XClio GoodPower 500W (For 90%+ of All Modern PC's.)
$85: OCZ GameXStream 600W (Very Good Over-All SLI/Crossfire PSU.)
$150: Corsair 620W (My Favorite PSU for All Highend Gaming Stations!)
$199: PC P&C 750W (Quad & Uber SLI/Crossfire with ANY GPU's!)
One special note, if you require extreme quiet then the Seasonic S-12 430W/500W/600W were made for you.
DO NOT USE A 20 TO 24 PIN ADAPTOR WITH THE DFI N4 MOBOS!
ALL mobo manufacturers recommend native 24-pin ATX for their newer mobos.
which of the following best describes your needs?
PSUs: The Best of the Best of the Best! http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1104880
(Updated October 1, 2006)
PSUs for Future GPUs: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1104866
(Updated October 1, 2006)
PSU's for Older Systems (+5V Powering the CPU): http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027899506&postcount=14
(Updated September 4, 2006)
Cheap, but Good Power Supplies! http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898523&postcount=7
(Updated September 4, 2006)
DFI Power Supplies: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898514&postcount=5
(Updated October 19, 2006)
SLI/Crossfire Power Supplies: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898520&postcount=6
(Updated September 4, 2006)
What Dave Would Buy: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898532&postcount=9
(Updated September 4, 2006)
High Amperage +12V Single Rail PSU's: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1028285360&postcount=139
(Updated October 19, 2006)
Modular Power Supplies: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898529&postcount=8
(Updated October 19, 2006)
Additional Information... Basic Questions Answered: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898608&postcount=13
The only precise way to choose a PS is to add up the maximum current (amperage)These quality brands are highly recommended,
however not every power supply they offer will meet your needs,
be especially careful to make sure that the +12V rail(s) offer a
Minimum of +12V@26A for Single Video Card Systems & +12V@34A for Dual Video Card (SLI/Crossfire) Systems.
Class 1: These are the Best:
PC Power & Cooling (All Turbo Cool & ULTRA-QUIET SILENCER 610W & 750W),
Seasonic (S-12, S-12E+, M-12),
Corsair,
Silverstone (Zeus models ST56ZF, ST75ZF, and ST85ZF),
Etasis &
Zippy.
Class 2:
Antec,
Enermax,
Enhance,
Fortron (FSP),
Hiper (Type-M 670W & 730W & Type-R 730W)
I-Star,
Mushkin,
OCZ Technology,
PC Power & Cooling,
Seasonic,
Silverstone,
Sparkle,
Tagan,
Thermaltake ToughPower (Only the ToughPower Line!),
Vantec &
XCilo.
Class 3:
Hiper (Type-R 580W, 530W & 480W) &
Sunbeam
Seasonic has announced the release of their new M12 series, these will be available up to 750W.
Links to all of these fine manufactures websites & reviews are provided at the end.
draw for each individual rail and then provide at least an additional 20% for overhead.
All PS calculators use averages, they are not precise.
A 1000Watt PS is useless if that wattage is delivered on the wrong rail(s)!
All of the above are very good PSU's & are recommended.
My personal "BEST BANG for the BUCK" choices are:
$39: FSP Group (FSP) AX400-PN ATX12V 400W (Low to Midrange.)
$49: XClio GoodPower 500W (For 90%+ of All Modern PC's.)
$85: OCZ GameXStream 600W (Very Good Over-All SLI/Crossfire PSU.)
$150: Corsair 620W (My Favorite PSU for All Highend Gaming Stations!)
$199: PC P&C 750W (Quad & Uber SLI/Crossfire with ANY GPU's!)
One special note, if you require extreme quiet then the Seasonic S-12 430W/500W/600W were made for you.
DO NOT USE A 20 TO 24 PIN ADAPTOR WITH THE DFI N4 MOBOS!
ALL mobo manufacturers recommend native 24-pin ATX for their newer mobos.