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awesome I might get the cooler master than
Originally Posted by EricM9104 It'll be plenty. I run an HD4850 and OCed Athlon X2 5000+ 24/7 on a Antec EarthWatts 430W. 
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the Ea500 was considered but I don't know which version it was but this cooler master I kinda liked the antec i like because it has 8 pin
Originally Posted by shinji2k Which Cooler Master? A lot of the low end, cheaper Cooler Master units aren't very good. The Delta built EA500 would probably be the better choice, but it all depends on which CM you are considering. |
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There are two EA500s, the older Seasonic built ones and the never Delta units. There isn't much difference in performance, it doesn't really matter which one you get. Usually the Delta units will have a D in the model name (like the EA500D).
That particular CM is not one of the good ones. Cooler Master took a decent Seventeam built unit and then overrated it by ~100W. That 550W is more like a 400-450W.
Originally Posted by bk7794 the Ea500 was considered but I don't know which version it was but this cooler master I kinda liked the antec i like because it has 8 pin |
That particular CM is not one of the good ones. Cooler Master took a decent Seventeam built unit and then overrated it by ~100W. That 550W is more like a 400-450W.
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damn okay what about this one cooler master
or the antec 1
Or antec 2
Or Antec 3
Sorry for the long list. internet slow so I want to kill 4 birds with 1 post
Originally Posted by shinji2k There are two EA500s, the older Seasonic built ones and the never Delta units. There isn't much difference in performance, it doesn't really matter which one you get. Usually the Delta units will have a D in the model name (like the EA500D). That particular CM is not one of the good ones. Cooler Master took a decent Seventeam built unit and then overrated it by ~100W. That 550W is more like a 400-450W. |
or the antec 1
Or antec 2
Or Antec 3
Sorry for the long list. internet slow so I want to kill 4 birds with 1 post
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alright thanks. And thank you for not sending me to newegg but just for the sake of knowing what is a good psu on newegg
Originally Posted by shinji2k That Cooler Master is in the same boat as the 550W you linked to earlier. It's another overrated model. It is basically a 500W unit with a 600W label on it. The first Antec link goes to the Antec section, not a specific PSU. If it was to this one: http://www.ibuildcomputer.com/cgi-bi...WSAT&p_vlt=yps then it's decent. I would take the EA500 for $5 more though. The EA500 for $73 seems to be the best deal on that site and it would easily handle a 4850. The Truepower Trio 650 isn't all that good. Antec cut too many corners on that unit and it isn't as good as it should be. |
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Yaaaaaay, another OCN user who knows what he's talking about when it comes to power supplies!
Listen to this guy!
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Originally Posted by shinji2k That Cooler Master is in the same boat as the 550W you linked to earlier. It's another overrated model. It is basically a 500W unit with a 600W label on it. The first Antec link goes to the Antec section, not a specific PSU. If it was to this one: http://www.ibuildcomputer.com/cgi-bi...WSAT&p_vlt=yps then it's decent. I would take the EA500 for $5 more though. The EA500 for $73 seems to be the best deal on that site and it would easily handle a 4850. The Truepower Trio 650 isn't all that good. Antec cut too many corners on that unit and it isn't as good as it should be. |
Listen to this guy!
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Hmm, there's nothing that really stands out as a great deal. If you don't mind MIRs, the OCZ SXS is a decent budget unit: 500W and 600W. Also decently priced after rebates are the Corsairs: vx450, vx550 and tx650. Also the BFG LS series is good: 450W. Since I know many people don't like rebates, the best deals I can find would be these Antecs: EA500, the modular Neo 500W or the EA650.
The 450/500W units are fine for your setup, but since you had asked about the TP Trio 650W I wasn't exactly sure what you were considering so I included some higher watt models. In terms of quality it goes Corsair = BFG > Antec > OCZ so buy the best one you can afford.
Buy.com has better prices on the BFGs (like this 450 and 550) and Corsairs (vx450 and tx650) but then the free shipping is a little on the slow side and their customer service isn't near what newegg's is.
Sorry if this was a little long winded. I hope I gave you enough options
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Originally Posted by bk7794 but just for the sake of knowing what is a good psu on newegg |
The 450/500W units are fine for your setup, but since you had asked about the TP Trio 650W I wasn't exactly sure what you were considering so I included some higher watt models. In terms of quality it goes Corsair = BFG > Antec > OCZ so buy the best one you can afford.
Buy.com has better prices on the BFGs (like this 450 and 550) and Corsairs (vx450 and tx650) but then the free shipping is a little on the slow side and their customer service isn't near what newegg's is.
Sorry if this was a little long winded. I hope I gave you enough options
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no its great. I really like that antec 500 it will definatly power my machine because the 350 powers my current one now
Originally Posted by shinji2k Hmm, there's nothing that really stands out as a great deal. If you don't mind MIRs, the OCZ SXS is a decent budget unit: 500W and 600W. Also decently priced after rebates are the Corsairs: vx450, vx550 and tx650. Also the BFG LS series is good: 450W. Since I know many people don't like rebates, the best deals I can find would be these Antecs: EA500, the modular Neo 500W or the EA650. The 450/500W units are fine for your setup, but since you had asked about the TP Trio 650W I wasn't exactly sure what you were considering so I included some higher watt models. In terms of quality it goes Corsair = BFG > Antec > OCZ so buy the best one you can afford. Buy.com has better prices on the BFGs (like this 450 and 550) and Corsairs (vx450 and tx650) but then the free shipping is a little on the slow side and their customer service isn't near what newegg's is. Sorry if this was a little long winded. I hope I gave you enough options
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