[ThePhlood]

Since I have a stock 450w psu and I kinda want a modular PSU

what do you guys think out of these?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152028

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152036

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152035

 

[TwoCables]

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Originally Posted by ThePhlood Since I have a stock 450w psu and I kinda want a modular PSU what do you guys think out of these? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152028 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152036 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152035

Unfortunately, these aren't good PSUs at all. They have a pretty face, but that's about where it ends. :/

The PSU is the most important part of a system; it's the foundation. This is because the entire system is depending on it to provide clean and stable power, and I think that these 3 Raidmax PSUs won't be any better than what you have now (possibly worse even though they're prettier).

So I recommend this PSU:

The 520W SeaSonic M12II for $89.99 (it's modular)

However, here's a partially modular PSU that's a little bit better in quality for $79.99 shipped:

The 650W Antec TruePower New

 

[Shub]

No on all counts. Avoid Raidmax as a brand.
Considering your computer would run on a good 300W, there are no modular PSUs in that wattage range. Your cheapest options are probably the OCZ Fatal1ty 550W or the OCZ ModXStream 500W. Not bad units, good prices.

 

[(mirror)52-D.S.L.]

here the corsair cx500

http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail...er-_-ClickHere

heres a the thread on OCN with the promo code

http://www.overclock.net/online-deal...hour-sale.html

this thing is only a 500w but it is quiet, runs cool, has enough power for what you need, and has an awesome amperage. AND its only $30 after MIR.

I own the 600watt versions. and I can attest to everything I stated about this PSU previously.

I simply love my corsair. you should get one too, cuz you will love. and if you dont. you can always resell it in the OCN marketplace for $30 and recoup your losses if you ever want to get a better PSU in the future.

 

[TwoCables]

Except the CX series is not modular.

 

[ThePhlood]

ahh thanks everyone! I think I'm liking the OCZ Fatal1ty 550W

 

[ocpokey]

Definitely do not go raidmax. No, no, no.

I feel like an XFX salesman with how much I recommend these PSUs, but... oh well.

It's overkill for your system, but the price is hard to beat:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-007-_-Product

XFX has been showing that their line of PSUs are quality, and this is the lowest level available that is modular (it's pseudo-modular I believe, but close).

 

[TwoCables]

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Originally Posted by ocpokey Definitely do not go raidmax. No, no, no. I feel like an XFX salesman with how much I recommend these PSUs, but... oh well. It's overkill for your system, but the price is hard to beat: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-007-_-Product XFX has been showing that their line of PSUs are quality, and this is the lowest level available that is modular (it's pseudo-modular I believe, but close).

This.

If I remember correctly, then I think I remember reading somewhere here on OCN that this unit is basically the same inside as Corsair's HX650.

 

[BlackHoleSon]

Antec Truepower new 650w. One of the best values you can get.

 

[ocpokey]

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Originally Posted by BlackHoleSon Antec Truepower new 650w. One of the best values you can get.

I love the truepower series, but the pricing is totally ******ed for whatever reason. The 550W is priced higher than the 650W? Weirdness, but that's the only reason I don't recommend them to people, sweet PSUs, suffering from a messed up pricing point.

 

[TwoCables]

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Originally Posted by ocpokey I love the truepower series, but the pricing is totally ******ed for whatever reason. The 550W is priced higher than the 650W? Weirdness, but that's the only reason I don't recommend them to people, sweet PSUs, suffering from a messed up pricing point.

This is a very recent thing. They're still good power supplies, except it's no longer worth recommending the 550W model due to the price.

I wonder if this is partly due to the ever increasing demand of PSUs 650W and over.

 

[GameBoy]

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Originally Posted by ocpokey I love the truepower series, but the pricing is totally ******ed for whatever reason. The 550W is priced higher than the 650W? Weirdness, but that's the only reason I don't recommend them to people, sweet PSUs, suffering from a messed up pricing point.

The pricing of the 650w/750w TP's are fine, it's just the 550w one.