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I'm looking for the absolutely best PSU on the market under $400. Don't care if it's overkill.
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In what currency? I would assume USD then.

Corsair AX1200i
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Antec HCP 1200
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I would choose the AX1200i because it has modular cables.
Edited by Axehand - 10/20/12 at 1:33am
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What market, what are you powering with it?
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Originally Posted by DADDYDC650 View Post

I'm looking for the absolutely best PSU on the market under $400. Don't care if it's overkill.

If it is overkill, it is no longer the best.... smile.gif

As above, what are looking to power with it?
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If it is overkill, it is no longer the best.... smile.gif
As above, what are looking to power with it?
My current rig that's in my sig. I'm planning on going with 3 GTX 780's ASAP. I was thinking about buying either the AX1200i or Lepa G 1600w. I love to overclock so having the most stable and efficient PSU is a must.
Edited by DADDYDC650 - 10/20/12 at 5:05am
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Originally Posted by DADDYDC650 View Post

My current rig that's in my sig. I'm planning on going with 3 GTX 780's ASAP. I was thinking about buying either the AX1200i or Lepa G 1600w. I love to overclock so having the most stable and efficient PSU is a must.

750-850W quality should actually be plenty for a tri-SLI GTX 780 set up...Well its hard to say, but it is enough for tri-SLI GTX 680. Well just saw you wanted to overclock, so some headroom might be a good idea... smile.gif
Where are you purchasing from?

Wait, you already have an AX1200...
Edited by tompsonn - 10/20/12 at 5:35am
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yeah he does have an AX1200, i would just stay that and keep your money to put toworads you new cards.. it will be more than enough i can safley assume
 
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yeah he does have an AX1200, i would just stay that and keep your money to put toworads you new cards.. it will be more than enough i can safley assume
Agreed, there is no point in upgrading your PSU unless yours is failing, and in that case, you could definitely go for a unit with less wattage/higher efficiency rating.
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Agreed, there is no point in upgrading your PSU unless yours is failing, and in that case, you could definitely go for a unit with less wattage/higher efficiency rating.
I sold my PSU to my brother at a big discount since he needed a PSU. I don't need another GPU since I'm sticking with my 1080p HDTV for a couple of months. I appreciate you folks trying to save me cash but I have money to burn and I'm OCD.
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I sold my PSU to my brother at a big discount since he needed a PSU. I don't need another GPU since I'm sticking with my 1080p HDTV for a couple of months. I appreciate you folks trying to save me cash but I have money to burn and I'm OCD.

Corsair AX1200i, 7 yr warranty. Can't go wrong.
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