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I have a solution, just put a link to www.pricegrabber.com www.resellerratings.com and froogle.google.com in the beginning of the post, and tell people to copy the model and paste it in those three to find the most reputable retailer that carries it at the most competitive price, but keep the links you already have so people can use them just to get a rough idea of what the Power Supply looks like, a good price range to compare to other sites.

Securemart.com for example has the best prices for the Antec NeoHE 550/500, TruePower Trio 550/650 and Corsair HX520/620, but their site doesn't have pictures, user reviews and is rather hard to navigate.
 
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I have a solution, just put a link to www.pricegrabber.com www.resellerratings.com and froogle.google.com in the beginning of the post, and tell people to copy the model and paste it in those three to find the most reputable retailer that carries it at the most competitive price, but keep the links you already have so people can use them just to get a rough idea of what the Power Supply looks like, a good price range to compare to other sites.

Securemart.com for example has the best prices for the Antec NeoHE 550/500, TruePower Trio 550/650 and Corsair HX520/620, but their site doesn't have pictures, user reviews and is rather hard to navigate.
Great idea man!


Just updated the guide.
 
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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
Will do guys.
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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:
 
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Originally Posted by Chozart View Post
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
):

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:
Th PCP&C Quad 750 is already on the list, bro...
 
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Originally Posted by Chozart View Post
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
):

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:
Thank you very much
 
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Originally Posted by Chozart View Post
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
):

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:
Thanks Cho !
Got the list updated.
 
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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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Securemart.com for example has the best prices for the Antec NeoHE 550/500, TruePower Trio 550/650 and Corsair HX520/620, but their site doesn't have pictures, user reviews and is rather hard to navigate.
The NeoHE is not listed in the first post, does it not qualify?
 
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The NeoHE is not listed in the first post, does it not qualify?
As reviews go, I havent seen enough to list it as 100% reliable, given the fact that there are much better choices for the money.
 
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Hey, how about the Antec Earthwatts 500W?

Sure, its got a bland exterior and unsleeved cables, but due to the fact that is uses Seasonic components, the performance is very good for the price. Good for anyone wanting to sleeve cables themselves or anyone without a case window


Link to Zipzoomfly
 
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The new Corsair VX series 450w~$75-80, 550w~$90-100

The 450w got an excellent review by Jonny. an absolute no-brainer for the under $100 category. In fact unless you have dual quad CPU's and dual 8800 ultra's the 550w should work for most people.
 
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