Good 600W PSU?

[akaiello]

Here is my system;
-PA1 MVP ATI Radeon Xpress 200 CrossFire ECS ELITEGROUP extreme mobo
- Intel Pentium D Processor 940/3.20 MHz FSB
- 2G memory (667)
-RAIDMAX Scorpio ATX-868WUP Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply
- Windows XP

Was told that I should upgrade my PSU; going to upgrading my graphics card to an x1950pro, or ATI 2950, or 8600GTS, might crossfire depending on the price, but still waiting to see what happens when the 2950 comes out. I have been looking at 600W PSU, was thinking of a Rosewill. Mostly all the reviews on newegg were ok, but most from the forums said don’t get a Rosewill. Really I have no idea what is a good PSU, all I know is I should get one. Any suggestions on a good 600W PSU would be appreciated, would like to keep it under $80 not including S&H. Thanks for the help.

 

[bwdsmart]

id reccomend the OCZ stealthxstream 600w or the gamestream 600 watt. that or go with a cosair

 

[stealth91]

look at the-

Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU ATX 12V 2.0 500W

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 ATX ATX12V Ver 2.2 470W - sick deal on newegg, PCP&C for only $75

honestly, i couldn't believe when i saw the pcp&c at only $75, not only that, the 610 is at $130, which is also a sick deal. Get the pcp&c, it will easily handle your computer and is incredibly high quality

 

[zenmaster]

The 470w PCP&C would be a good deal for $75.

This is very similar to the 450w Corsair reviewed all over the place as being able to handle any single GPU system.

Don't think of this as only a small wattage upgarde.
High Quality PSUs with minimal wattage actually can safely deliver more power than many units rated higher but from lesser manufacturers.

 

[akaiello]

So the PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 ATX ATX12V Ver 2.2 470W, for only $75, would be a better choice then the OCZ stealthxstream 600w for 79.99 after rebate. A 470W would be able to handle a crossfire setup?

 

[chookman]

Let it be known that all those PSU's are all well and good for your current system. But if you looking at Crossfire later on youll have to upgrade your PSU again to cope. Most cost again for your Crossfire upgrade. Id suggest thinking a bit more about multi-gpu and if you actually need/want it if the answer is yes get something bigger. The PCPC 750W will do it but is substantialy more than other suggested solutions.

 

[boner]

RAIDMAX

 

[delluser1]

$79 with Google checkout, free shipping
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=205852646&SearchEngine=PriceGrabber&SearchTerm=205852646&Type=PE&Category=Comp&dcaid=15890

 

[ailgatrat]

If I were you, I would do some homework first. Can't hurt to learn a bit more about these PSUs. Y'know? Google can help you find a plethora of good information concerning PSUs.

Edit: OMG!! Read the FAQ!! Lots of good info there!! Don't even have to google anything!

 

[Gravemind123]

Corsair HX620 if you plan on HD 29*0 series crossfire. Otherwise a PCP&C 470W or Corsair VX450W would be good choices.

 

[CmdPT]

http://www.tomswiki.com/page/Tiered+PSU+Listings?t=anon

this should help you out.

 

[akaiello]

Thank you for the help. Going to save up an get the PCPC 750w or the Corsair HX620, seem like a better idea. Thanks again for the help.

 

[jaguarskx]

RAIDMAX

You gotta be joking. They are more or less crap.

 

[Zorg]

Another solid single rail Silencer® 610 EPS12V Power Supply

 

[perzy]

Fortron ...for example the blue storm series.

The radio amatuer guys says it solid and those people know what they are doing...bad stuff messes up their equipment.

And the blue storm is a heavy sob which is kinda quality in my book...

 

[San Pedro]

I like my 600W OCZ gamestream.

 

[merc14]

If you're going Crossfire in the future and plan on overclocking get the 750W Silencer. Why? Yes you can get the 610w, and probably run Crossfire on it, for $130 but you will be pushing it hard and will have little or no room for growth. If you choose some more advanced cooling down the road as well as a few more dirves etc. you'll have to dump the 610 (loss of $130) and get the 750 (spend $180 anyways). So buy for thr future and you won't have to factor in a new PSU for your new upgrade.

 

[aevm]

If you're going Crossfire in the future and plan on overclocking get the 750W Silencer. Why? Yes you can get the 610w, and probably run Crossfire on it, for $130 but you will be pushing it hard and will have little or no room for growth. If you choose some more advanced cooling down the road as well as a few more dirves etc. you'll have to dump the 610 (loss of $130) and get the 750 (spend $180 anyways). So buy for thr future and you won't have to factor in a new PSU for your new upgrade.

Agreed. Just make sure you get the "Crossfire" version, i.e. with 4 PCI-E connectors. It works for SLI too, and two 8800 GTX cards will need those 4 connectors.

 

[akaiello]

I agree as well. But which one would be a better choice?
This one has 2 x 6Pin and 2 x 6/8Pin
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011
This one has 4 x 6Pin
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009
Thanks for the help.

 

[Malazan]

I don't think you need the 750W PC P and C Silencer, i think the 610W Silencer would handle your system plus Crossfire easily. There's 49A on a single 12V rail that's 588W where it's needed on modern gaming PC's.

But by all means by the 750W if you can afford to.

 

[aevm]

I think the 6/8 pin is nicer because it will support both 8800 GTX cards (6 pin) and 2900XT cards (8 pin).

TBH I'm having second thoughts here. $180 PSU + 8600 GTS sounds dumb, I'd much rather prefer $100 PSU + 8800 GTS 320 MB for example and it's very close in price. Maybe you should get this 520HX instead, for $110, and upgrade the video card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=520HX

 

[Malazan]

I think the 6/8 pin is nicer because it will support both 8800 GTX cards (6 pin) and 2900XT cards (8 pin).

TBH I'm having second thoughts here. $180 PSU + 8600 GTS sounds dumb, I'd much rather prefer $100 PSU + 8800 GTS 320 MB for example and it's very close in price. Maybe you should get this 520HX instead, for $110, and upgrade the video card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=520HX



That's a much better idea.

 

[rogerdandy]

Enermax... You'll never look back. My noisetaker just won't quit. It's good to go for everything.

 

[Malazan]

Enermax... You'll never look back. My noisetaker just won't quit. It's good to go for everything.

Noisetakers are not good in general.

However the Infiniti and Galaxy line are.

 

[Malazan]

Your going to get a different answer from everyone here. PSU fanboys are everywhere on this forum.
I cant understand why the two most recommended psu's are from companies that make memory. I mean cmon, I wouldnt buy a corsair or a OCZ, theres obviously some 3rd party company building them and putting their names on them. I mean if you know who's manufacturing them then go for it, but if your paying for a overpriced, rebadged raidmax then forget it, your getting ripped.
Check out zipzoomfly.com, they have free shipping on all psu's and they have lots of rebates.

I think you'll find the people recommending Corsair's and PC POWER AND COOLING know EXACTLY who makes those PSU's - It's Seasonic, and the build quality is fantastic.

There's a reason these brands of PSU have fantastic reputations and it's because both are very very well made using superior components - PCP and C have been the market leader for a number of years - that's not an accident

As for OCZ, they are very popular because they have nice blue lights on and are quite well priced, the build quality, stability and ripple are pretty good though not up to Seasonic built PSU's.They get recommended so often because they sell by the truckload and are pretty good PSU's.


You're being unfair to people who are in general offering good advice, and recommending mostly good/very good PSU's.