Fortron dilema

[chr158]

I need to get a new psu and was thinking of a Fortron (based solely on reading reviews) for the following setup:

AMD XP2800+
ABIT NF7S
Corsair 512mb XMS 3200DDR
120Gb Seagate SATA
40Gb crappy thingy (likely to change)
Samcheer PC-89 case (Alu w/1 intake + 2 exhaust)
Soundblaster Audigy Platinum

There are no plans to overclock - not yet anyway, so all will be running at stock speeds. I can get a Fortron source 400w w/120 fan for £39.95, or there's the Fortron source 350w w/120 fan and a pretty blue led for £35.25.

If it's going to be any benefit to get the 400 i will, otherwise should i look forward to a blue glow coming from the rear?

Thanks in advance

 

[randy66]

both are good supplies , the 350w would be enough if you prefer the LED, but for the price difference I'd say go with the 400w
I have the 350w non LED 120mm fan and am very impressed with the quality and stability , using it in a similar type system

 

[Crashman]

I'd go with the 350W unit because it's much quieter. I've tested them extensively and found them to output enough power for nearly any system you're likely to own.

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[randy66]

the 2 he has chosen have the 120mm quiet fan
thats why I say the 400w for less than $5 more

 

[Crashman]

I thought it was a mistake, because I've never seen a Fortron 400W with a 120mm fan.

Wow, Fortron just went 120mm on the 400W! w00t, I can start recommending those now as well!

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[RobD]

Is that really the price in the UK? Can you tell me what sites you've seen those on? I've only seen them branded as Sparkle in the UK, and a shiteload more expensive than that.

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[chr158]

The only site i've seen them for that price are at <A HREF="http://www.microdirect.co.uk" target="_new"> microdirect </A> which in my limited experience is the cheapest place around. It's also fortunate for me because i live down the road from them . I haven't checked out their shipping policy though - never had to use it.

If the general concensus is the 400, i'll go for it.
Cheers guys!

 

[Bender9518]

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[Bender9518]

Curiously.... if you get the blue LED on the 350W version you pay $13 more at Newegg ($55 vs $42)... but if you want the LED on the 400W version you pay $2 <b>less</b> ($62 vs $64)!

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[RobD]

Nice one! Looks like they're cheaper than ebuyer and overclockers, the two sites I normally use. Cheers!

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[tombance]

Nice Price! Ive ben looking for a cheap(ish) 400 watt Fortron in UK for a while now. Best I could find was about £70 at overclockers.co.uk.

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[chr158]

Just glad that i could <i>add</i> a little to the forum this time - makes a change from receiving advice all the time. And just on the off-chance that anyone is studying, they also offer a 10% discount to students with proof of sudentship. (Could always get a nephew/niece/etc to do the shopping if buying major purchase!)

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[jihiggs]

your slipping crash, information new to the board that you didnt already know? whats next?

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