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dd_viper   08-24-2004 at 10:34:20 PM

I am looking for a new power supply for my system. i have been running a stock 230 W psu but thats not enough for me. I was looking in the 550 W range and found this psu at newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewprod [...] C-d3alt1me
Is this any good of a psu? if not, what would you reccomend in the 550 W catagory?

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Crashman   08-25-2004 at 03:53:46 AM
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I'd go with <A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductdesc.asp?description=17-103-489&depa=0" target="_new">This One</A>, it puts out more power (600W).

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Mr5oh   08-25-2004 at 04:59:07 AM
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Crashman, I know if you say that one puts out more power, than it puts out more power. However, can you explain to me how? The Antec 24a on the 12+, while the Sparkle is only 18a on the 12+? Aren't more amps on the 12+ line, a good thing?

Sorry, but I am missing something.

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Crashman   08-25-2004 at 05:43:29 AM
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Sparkle uses Fortron Source, rated at 70% peak. And peak doesn't mean "blows up" but "shuts off". The reason they rate them at 70% is to assure the power supply lives the full 11 years.

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upec   08-25-2004 at 03:46:07 PM
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I would go with Enermax. Many high end computer manufacturers use Enermax for their system. I think that is good indicator that Enermax manufactures great PSU. I have a few Enermax in my PCs and I never have any problem with them.

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Mr5oh   08-25-2004 at 04:54:42 PM
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So if it only rated at 70%, does this mean you can still pull more than the 18a out of them?

Anyways, anyone else rate like this? I am thinking about replacing my PowMax, and sounds like a Sparkle power supply would be a good choice? Would you pick them over Antec, or Enermax?

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Crashman   08-25-2004 at 08:41:23 PM
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Rated 18A at 70%, you should be able to pull 25A out of the thing, anything higher should kick the power supply off due to overload protection. I've always picked Fortron Source/Sparkle Power over the others.

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