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Hertzy   05-30-2006 at 08:26:44 PM

please i need help!
I wonted to buy a Case for my new rig.It's about Antec Performance TX1088AMG 480W power supply.

But now I find another one cheaper and a little more powerfull :
Antec Performance TX1050B 500W powersupply.How could be possible?The cases seems to be equal.
Which is the best buy?

my rig:
Athlon 64 3200+ Venice
Epox 9NPA+Ultra
BFG geForce 7600GT OC 256MB
Corsair 2x512 PC3200(400MHz) 2-3-3-6-1T
WD Caviar SE16 250GB SATA 150
NEC ND 3550A

is some tricky business here?
please help me! :(

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pengwin   05-31-2006 at 02:14:27 AM
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the 1088AMG is better, i was gonna get one of the 2 but the PSU in the 1088 is better, delivers more power on the 12v rails (powers most of PC components)

thats why the 480 is better. and actually the Antec P150 w/ a NeoHE 430w is better than all 3 of those since it has triple (3) 12v rails and each deliver 15 amps over the Truepower 480's dual 12v rails with 18 amp each.


but between the 1088 and the 1050 both will run it the system u listed, both are equally matched PSU, also the 1050B has a modular PSU, so its a give or take


1088AMG = slightly better PSU, more expensive, not as good cooling (PSU isnt modular)

1050B = cheaper (we all like good things cheap) , PSU is still very good, better cooling because there is better cable management.



its a give or take. i would take the cheaper one :) the black also looks better, have u seen the AMG is dull lighthing llooks like a gray box, pretty ugly.

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chuckshissle   05-31-2006 at 03:16:35 AM
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If your system meets the criteria with that of the 500watt psu then get that one. Higher wattage means more stable. :wink:

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Hertzy   05-31-2006 at 08:45:21 AM
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1088AMG = slightly better PSU, more expensive, not as good cooling (PSU isnt modular)

1050B = cheaper (we all like good things cheap) , PSU is still very good, better cooling because there is better cable management.

Excellently. :)
But if for the same price of an Antec 1088AMG is possible to grab an
Termaltake VB1000SWS with PSU Tagan TG 480-U22,don't seems to be a better bargain?
Thank's

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Hertzy   05-31-2006 at 08:49:29 AM
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If your system meets the criteria with that of the 500watt psu then get that one. Higher wattage means more stable. :wink:



:) see the rig above.it's seems to be enough juice for it whit 500W PSU?

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BobA   06-02-2006 at 08:41:02 PM
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When I was deciding on parts last October, I flipped a coin between the 1050B and the 1088AMG.

1050B won. It looks impressive at 21.25 inches tall standing on its four feet, is very quiet and roomy inside.

The PSU is almost dead quiet. The second fan has never come on. I'm only drawing about 175 watts at idle, and 225 at maximum, according to my UPS software.

My advice to you is to save some money and get the 1050B, unless you have a very specific reason to want the 1088AMG's PSU. One of the things it does better than the 1050B's PSU is voltage regulation. But do you need better voltage regulation?

-Bob

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Hertzy   06-02-2006 at 09:45:29 PM
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better than the 1050B's PSU is voltage regulation. But do you need better voltage regulation?

-Bob



It could be useful? In what way?



Only one 120 mm fan is enough for a good cooling?Did you see my rig?It's a hot one? (no OCing)
Thanks :)

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Hertzy   06-02-2006 at 10:06:18 PM
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actually the Antec P150 w/ a NeoHE 430w is better than all 3 of those since it has triple (3) 12v rails and each deliver 15 amps over the Truepower 480's dual 12v rails with 18 amp each.





Explain me please haw could be better with only 430W !And (3) 12 v rails for what? Sorry,but I don't know nothing about PSUs :?
and about cooling ?this case(Antec P150) provide a good ventilation?
Thanks :)

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pengwin   06-02-2006 at 10:21:42 PM
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well most PC parts use power off the 12v rail

from my calculations the Smart Power 500 delivers about ~288w on its 12v rails. meaning ur CPU, GPU, HDD's fans and other stuff will run off ~288w.

With the NeoHE u loose amps in the 3v and 5v rails which really dont have much use to them but u gain more wattage in the 12v rails since there is a 3rd rail. The NeoHE deilvers 348w on its 12v rails.


Thats why the NeoHE is better.


P150 is a good case.

good ventilation google it lots of reviews.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/352/1/

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Hertzy   06-03-2006 at 08:48:18 AM
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With the NeoHE u loose amps in the 3v and 5v rails which really dont have much use to them but u gain more wattage in the 12v rails since there is a 3rd rail. The NeoHE deilvers 348w on its 12v rails.


http://www.legitreviews.com/article/352/1/



Excellent! But can you explain me this?

"The only thing lacking was an 8-pin +12V power connector. By just having a single 4-pin +12V connector many of the most recent high end systems would not work with this power supply."

and on newegg.com i find this:

"Cons: my only con is the Antec NeoHE 430 power supply (missing -5V line and below average reliability)"

and tell me please if worth one's while to add up to the price of Antec TX 1088AMG 55$ , and buy a NZXT Lexa and a PSU Tagan TG 480-U22
Or is better to grab the cheapest one (Antec P 150)???

Thanks :)

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pengwin   06-03-2006 at 05:51:25 PM
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i'd grab the P150, i have a lexa and i've got a few regrets. its cool but it feels flimsy. kinda cramped inside about 2 CM of space between my X1900XT and the case HDD rack.

8 pin is for Intel BTX format. u'll be fine with 4 pin.

also ur Epox is a good OC'er. so stability wont be an issue since the NeoHE 430w will deliver more than enough power unless u OC massively.

and even if u do OC massively the 7600GT uses little power too.

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Hertzy   06-03-2006 at 08:26:45 PM
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Thanks :D

I'm pleased to save some money with P 150!
But if i'll change later the Venice with an Athlon 64 X2 3800+ ?
Still provide it enough juice?

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pengwin   06-03-2006 at 09:57:03 PM
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yup, as long as u dont go crazy with OCing the NeoHE 430w will be fine.


now if u get a high end card liek the X1900 then dont OC, may cause stability issues. but it can handle any processor slightly Oc'ed

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Hertzy   06-03-2006 at 10:57:54 PM
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:D Thanks!

Very useful your value judgment,I'll take the P 150 !
Only one more question.
what about the Antec SLK3000B w/Tagan TG 480-U22 ?Could be better?
The prices are quite equal.

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pengwin   06-03-2006 at 11:43:40 PM
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P150 looks better :)

the PSU's are almost equal.

the SLK MAY have better cooling, side vents/mesh may be useful. i doubt it

for your system heat shouldnt be an issue so my vote is still P150, looks better :)

if u fit the 2 x 92mm in front cooling should be the same. P150 is a LOT quieter and u can use the rubberband HDD suspension, nifty tool.

P150 is loaded with features like the rubberband suspension, cable management, modular PSU(which is great for u since u only run a few things), that is why my vote is still for the P150. all the features that usually dont come with cases.

and believe me the cable mangement is a good thing i had to use like 50 zip ties on the lexa to make it look semi-clean. still cables all over the place.

if u like the glossy iPod look, P150 is for u since its kinda glossy like an iPod.

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Hertzy   06-03-2006 at 11:56:06 PM
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Great!Next week I'll make a good deal!

Thanks a lot ! :D

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pengwin   06-04-2006 at 12:25:58 AM
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oh hertzy IM me i may have a few more sollutions u may like.


AIM: t1pengwin
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Hertzy   06-04-2006 at 12:33:08 AM
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:o on the same price ? Yes, of course! Let's see.

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pengwin   06-04-2006 at 12:35:53 AM
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yah same price range IM me on one of thsoe instant messengers its easier.

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