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post #1 of 2437
4/29/07 at 9:28am
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 What we have here is an extensive, but not exhaustive, list of quality, reliable power supplies. It's a constantly updating resource, that will be amended as new relevant products reach the market or current ones end their production cycles.
 
 The list is mostly comprised of high availability units offered by global brands, if your current power supply isn't among those listed you shouldn't automatically assume it's an inferior, non recommendable product, there are many other good-to-excellent PSUs sold under a variety of local or regional brands, if you're uncertain about the quality and/or reliability of your PSU just ask, either here or by creating a dedicated thread.
 
 I assume, since you're reading this, that you're aware of the importance of buying and using a quality power supply, so without being a bore I'll just say this: it will allow your hardware to function properly, it will not negatively impact its lifespan and it provides critical electrical protections.
 
You can access the manufacturer's product page of each and every unit listed below by clicking directly on it, links to relevant reviews will follow(as time allows). Many of the power supplies listed below share the same internals, so for units that lack competent reviews, but have mirror products in the list that do have such reviews, you'll be forwarded to the respective mirror product's review.
 
For a proper, comprehensive review database I suggest you visit RealHardTechX, an extensive, easy to navigate and up to date resource. Try to stick to reputable, competent reviewers when doing such research, I'd recommend JonnyGURU, TechPowerUp, Hardware Secrets, [H]ard|OCP, PC Perspective, KitGuru and for a touch of exotism IT OCP and Playwares.
 
One last thing, before buying anything, do your homework, size your PSU properly and keep an eye on value as well.




Units Suggested Based on Wattage:
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1000-1500w
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900-999w
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800-899w
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700-799w
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600-699w
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500-599w
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400-499w
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Sub 400w
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Edited by Original Sin - 5/18/13 at 11:27am
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post #2 of 2437
4/29/07 at 9:32am
For the $100+ range, the Corsair HX 520w is great.

It can run 2 8800gts's.
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post #3 of 2437
4/29/07 at 9:34am
Add an Antec TruePower Trio on, it comes in different sizes. 430, 550 and 650 Watt's, AFAIK. They're great PSU's 42A Load.
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post #4 of 2437
4/29/07 at 9:34am
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Originally Posted by calvin924597 View Post
For the $100+ range, the Corsair HX 520w is great.

It can run 2 8800gts's.
Just about to add those.
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post #5 of 2437
4/29/07 at 9:37am
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Originally Posted by JohnRogers View Post
Add an Antec TruePower Trio on, it comes in different sizes. 430, 550 and 650 Watt's, AFAIK. They're great PSU's 42A Load.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=12
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post #6 of 2437
4/29/07 at 10:01am
Ok, It's finished !

Just need to add some sub $100 models to it.

What do you guys think ?

And no I didn't forget to add the GameXtream series, nor the TruePower series.
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post #7 of 2437
4/29/07 at 10:36am
Thermaltake Toughpower 750W:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153038

Currently on rebate for $144 from $175 - maybe point that out.

Jonnyguru said it was great:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=17

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In the past, Thermaltake has gotten a lot of grief. They had been known to sell power supplies that were "behind the times" in terms of the ATX standards, but dressed up in a lot of glorious bling giving the power supplies an appeal to the naive. Certainly the best way to shake that old stigma is to release a product that is a no holds barred kick butt power supply. The Toughpower 750W fits that bill with plenty of power, good efficiency, active power factor correction, and solid construction.

This PSU gets a well deserved "jonnyGURU Recommended"
I'm hoping to get one soon

Also, my Tagan 480W is just $91 here:

http://www.rackmountnet.com/index.php?products_id=346

And I've found it excellent - it truly is silent, I really can't hear it, and I have a silent PC Even though its got 2 x 80mm fans Great for a backup/older rig
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post #8 of 2437
4/29/07 at 10:40am
Nice one.
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post #9 of 2437
4/29/07 at 10:41am
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Originally Posted by prosser13 View Post
Thermaltake Toughpower 750W:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153038

Currently on rebate for $144 from $175 - maybe point that out.

Jonnyguru said it was great:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=17



I'm hoping to get one soon

Also, my Tagan 480W is just $91 here:

http://www.rackmountnet.com/index.php?products_id=346

And I've found it excellent - it truly is silent, I really can't hear it, and I have a silent PC Even though its got 2 x 80mm fans Great for a backup/older rig
Added the TT ToughPower.

Will look into the Tagan.

Thanks !
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post #10 of 2437
4/29/07 at 3:59pm
Funny that the Truepower Trio is on the recommended sub $150 PSUs on Jonnyguru's forum...
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