New Build - GA-P35-DS4/q6600/x1900gt

[wfs4]

Hi all,
any suggestions for improvements before I order on July 23rd. Requirements = Max stability. No gaming.

intel q6600
radeon x1900gt
nexus 80 power supply (500 watt)
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4
2 gig crucial 6400

TIA

Bill

 

[emp]

Lose the cheap PSU, especially if you want a stable build.

CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk= Corsair%2b520

 

[wfs4]

Hi Emp - The Nexus 80 isn't that cheap - in fact it's more expensive than the Corsair.

Thanks
Bill

 

[emp]

Well I've never in my life heard of Nexus PSUs, but I could be wrong. But such an unknown brand does not strike me confidence as far as reliability and stability comes to play.

 

[wfs4]

Hi Emp,
they have them at;
http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/std/sku=80_plus_500_watt

they seem very similar to the Corsair - but the Corsair may have the better build quality.

Thanks

Bill

 

[emp]

I'm sorry to tell you, but it just doesn't inspire any confidence to me, you need to be REALLY picky on PSUs, especially on PSUs. I acknowledge that there are good brands that I don't particularly favor most likely because I have my own favorites (OCZ, Thermaltake, Enermax, Silverstone, etc...) but they are still well known. I usually only favor Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, and PC Power & Cooling for PSUs.

 

[foz]

The nexus PSUs are built by Fortron(FSP) which is a decent brand. Here is a review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article742-page1.html

A better (cheaper,quieter, better OEM) pick would be the Corsair HX520 (built by Seasonic). Review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article692-page1.html

 

[emp]

Ugh, going through all that hassle on the nexus is just asking to get screwed, even if they are FSP group PSUs, then just go straight to the source for an FSP PSU.

I still don't trust it however, never heard of them, won't mess with them either