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Funny that the Truepower Trio is on the recommended sub $150 PSUs on Jonnyguru's forum...

 

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I generally refer to the lists on Jonnyguru's forum... the high-end list, and the sub-$150 list.

 

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Why does it have to be on NEwegg? There are other sellers

 

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I agree with duckie. Maybe it would be a good idea to address the strengths and weaknesses of each PSU based on multiple reviews. Jonny is good, but he isn't the only one.

 

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The tagan's aren't really that good.. I believe most are build by Topower, which isn't the best of OEMs

 

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I do agree. That PSU got great reviews.

Note that it's build by someone else than the previous (crappier) Ultra PSUs. And it's really a pretty good quality build.
Read the review on Jonnyguru.com

 

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Here's the list of PSUs certified for Crossfire 2900's (thus two PCI-E 8-pin connectors, or adapter included with PSU):
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossf...dyourown2.html

From the list, I would recommend the following PSUs, and I added some PSUs with one connector that I recommend (obviously not on the Crossfire list

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One connector:

• Silverstone OP and DA series (OP is fixed wires, DA is modular. Otherwise identical)
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256022
• I believe that you can get an adapter cable from Corsair with their PSUs. So, the Corsair 520W and 620W are also good options.

Two connectors:

• Silverstone OP and DA series (see above, the heavier versions)
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256010 (the DA850 isn't on the Crossfire list yet, since it's a pretty new PSU. Do NOT get the SST-ST85F, since the Strider series isn't as good.
• Enermax Galaxy: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...enermax+galaxy (not as good as the Silverstones... the rail design is a little odd, and I've heard a user that had one and said it was 'flaky' at heavy loads).
• PC Power & Cooling Silencer Quad 750W: http://www.pcpower.com/products/view...php?show=S75QB (of course the 1000W Turbo Cool also, but that one is pricey)
• Ultra X3: http://deadeyedata.com/shop/index.ph...5&currency=USD (good reviews! Don't be fooled by the fact it's an Ultra... it's actually a good PSU)

 

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Originally Posted by Witchfire Th PCP&C Quad 750 is already on the list, bro...

I know... it was just an answer to the post right above me. Yeah, kind of off topic.. Sorry about that

 

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Originally Posted by mth91 Athena Power 550w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104122 apparently it's actually not sli-capable, but it will power an 8800 series very well because the +12v is at 28 Amps not less than the 26 amps required by the 8800 gts. Most sub 100 psu's are less than 26 amps at +12v

I challenge that comment. There are plenty, and much better, psus with >30A on the 12V rails that cost less than $100.

Number 1: SilverStone ST50EF-Plus 500W PS w/ active PFC and 80 Plus Efficiency $80.75 and 35A on the 12V rails.

Number 2: ENERMAX EG495AX-VE FMA ATX12V Ver 2.2 485W $79.00 and 32A on the 12V rails.

Number 3: FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX500-A, 2.0 version $86.99 and likely 30A or so (not sure though)

And there are more... this is just a sample

 

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ALL of those have 30A or more. Check the specs.

 

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Doesn't matter.

What matters is the quality of the components and the construction of the PSU. How many rails it has doesn't affect the quality.

Look for a good PSU: either of the Corsairs, the Silverstone OP and DA series, and several others are excellent PSUs.