Best PSU for close to $100

[Qeldroma]

I have a budget of around $100. I am looking to build a new computer that eventually will have SLI in the form of 7300GT's or 7600GT's and raid. Besides that, I wont have alot of power hogging things.

I have been looking at these PSU's.

Antec Neo He 500 $100

Hiper HPU 580 $100

OCZ Game Xtreme 600 $130

Pc Power and cooling silencer 610 $160

Now I am told by alot of people that PC power and Cooling is THE best Psu on the market. But it doesnt have dual 12V rails? You need to get into $400+ to get dual 12V rails. But it says on the box that its 49Amps!?!? Is that true.

So any suggestions? I would like a reliable powersupply that has modular cable support if possible.

Thanks for the help.

 

[RichPLS]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=32&N=2010320058+50001379+1131509966+1294718603+1295418939+1297819680&Submit=ENE&Manufactory=1379&SubCategory=58

Excellent quality, imo.

 

[tool_462]

I second RichPLS. But just to point out, I saw the OCZ GameXstream 600 on monarchcomputer.com for $100 in their clearance section. That would be a great buy.

 

[rwaritsdario]

The OCZ GameXstream beats them all for the price. You can find it for cheaper than that im sure.
The Antec NeoHE series would be the second one in my book.
PC P&C are overpriced given that companies like Xclio, FSP, Antec and OCZ already deliver excellent quality, better specs, and of course, lower price.

 

[Datablitz]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817709003

That's the one I'm currently using, Kick ass in every way

 

[doolittle]

I saw the OCZ GameXstream 600 on monarchcomputer.com for $100 in their clearance section. That would be a great buy.

I checked last night when I was pricing a build, it's now $118 shipped :x

Can't decide between a Sunbeam NUUO 550W for $84 shipped or an Antec TPII-480 BLUE for $61 shipped, either is a great value... maybe the 480 since I can double the hdd space with the budget

 

[junnyeen]

Yes, Im getting the Thermalake TR2 470 or 500w and it cost 74/84 but if you want get the 550w i think that will make 100

 

[doolittle]

MrsB mentioned the TR2 500w currently has a $20 MIR from newegg that definetly will ease the pain...

 

[zenmaster]

Guys,

This was in my "wishlist" for a PC I'm building.
They just tossed a $40!!! rebate on it.

What do you think??

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817203002

 

[Doughbuy]

never heard of it.

I would still go with the 600W GameXStream over the Antec due to the better braiding and better looks.

http://www.directron.com/ocz600gxssli.html

15 dollar MIR gets it below 100 bucks.

 

[doolittle]

Yea I searched a bit on that unit and found nothing at all, there are some references to TTGI and Kingwin brands - the TTGI seems to be ok, and the Kingwin ones arent' so good.

Not sure if I would go with that unit, despite the excellent MIR...

 

[rwaritsdario]

If you want a cheap yet reliable PSU go with Raidmax. Their hardware is the same FPS uses so youll get the same quality, just make sure the specs suit you.