Best Power Supply for ~$50? or Recommend Me One

[qmalik]

Well this is the best "brand" with good Watts I can find in my range:

Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU ATX 12V 2.0 500W Power Supply for $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052

FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN ATX12V 400W Power Supply for $44
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104953

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX ATX12V V2.2 450W Power Supply for $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

What you guys think? Know anything better?

I used: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108088 to help me a bit...the Thermaltake is "Tier 3" which isn't bad...and better than most of the others at its price range.

MY System:

AMD 64 3500+ Venice
1 GB Corsair Value-Pack AMD (512x2 in Dual Channel)
x1950 pro 512 MB
Socket 939 MSI Neo NForce 4 Motherboard with PCI-E 16x slot
10k Raptor 75gb Western Digital HD
7.2k 200gb Seagate HD
7.2k 300gb Seagate HD

 

[maverick7]

dont buy a psu under the price of $80... rule of thumb

 

[qmalik]

dont buy a psu under the price of $80... rule of thumb

yes yes i know..but right now...my system is kinda old...and I don't plan on doing a full upgrade on it...I just need something that will last me a year...and all the parts on this machine are like 3 years old...so I just need something that works well for a cheap price. I don't want to spend money right now - When I will, I will go all out - but for now...just need to find something that works well. I am currently, willing to take on some risk...educated risk...for the sake of saving.

PS: What $80 PSU you had in mind?

 

[lunyone]

Look no further:
8800gtx on 380w PSU!
http://www.overclockers.com/articles1452/

PSU - $45 shipped - $35 w/Goggle checkout Can power 8800gtx and an OC’d e6600! See link above for proof!
Antec Earthwatt 380W P/Satx 12V v.2.2 80MM P/S2 Fan 80-Plus Certified - EA380
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-earthwatt-380w-p-satx-12v-v-2-2-80mm-p-s2-fan-80-plus-certified/q/loc/101/203477214.html

Could you list your system specs, so we can give a definative answer? I posted the link above, so you could see what a QUALITY PSU can do. The ones you posted are good ones, so your doing your homework

 

[qmalik]

My System

AMD 64 3500+ Venice
1 GB Corsair Value-Pack AMD (512x2 in Dual Channel)
x1950 pro 512 MB
Socket 939 MSI Neo NForce 4 Motherboard with PCI-E 16x slot
10k Raptor 75gb Western Digital HD
7.2k 200gb Seagate HD
7.2k 300gb Seagate HD

 

[liswara]

yes yes i know..but right now...my system is kinda old...and I don't plan on doing a full upgrade on it...I just need something that will last me a year...and all the parts on this machine are like 3 years old...so I just need something that works well for a cheap price. I don't want to spend money right now - When I will, I will go all out - but for now...just need to find something that works well. I am currently, willing to take on some risk...educated risk...for the sake of saving.

PS: What $80 PSU you had in mind?

A $80 SilverStone Element ST50EFP 500 Watt.

 

[systemlord]

The ThermalTake model is a great buy, but so is the Cosair. Flip a coin.

 

[qmalik]

The ThermalTake model is a great buy, but so is the Cosair. Flip a coin.

soo...$35 vs $70...im a cheap guy - ill probably get the ThermalTake. lol.

 

[kpo6969]

Well this is the best "brand" with good Watts I can find in my range:

Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU ATX 12V 2.0 500W Power Supply for $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052

FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN ATX12V 400W Power Supply for $44
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104953

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX ATX12V V2.2 450W Power Supply for $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

What you guys think? Know anything better?

I used: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108088 to help me a bit...the Thermaltake is "Tier 3" which isn't bad...and better than most of the others at its price range.

MY System:

AMD 64 3500+ Venice
1 GB Corsair Value-Pack AMD (512x2 in Dual Channel)
x1950 pro 512 MB
Socket 939 MSI Neo NForce 4 Motherboard with PCI-E 16x slot
10k Raptor 75gb Western Digital HD
7.2k 200gb Seagate HD
7.2k 300gb Seagate HD

Thermaltake = 29amps
Fortron = 25amps
Corsair = 33amps

You get what you pay for.

 

[qmalik]

The Fortron is: +12V1@18A, +12V2@16A

isn't that 34amps?

 

[kpo6969]

The Fortron is: +12V1@18A, +12V2@16A

isn't that 34amps?

No
Maximum combined wattage on the 12v divided by 12 = amps

http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=205763

The 1950 calls for a 30a (but probably less) but with 3HDD's and whatever else you have?

Your call

 

[decripple]

I say go with the Antec Earthwatts 430W it starts @ $70 w/free shipping and it has a $30 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006

 

[lunyone]

I say go with the Antec Earthwatts 430W it starts @ $70 w/free shipping and it has a $30 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006

It was $60 just last week, now it's up to $70 and OUT of stock. Go figure.

 

[onestar]

Newegg is famous for good deals like that, it is no wonder many decided to buy out what was in stock.

 

[evongugg]

I calculated that in order to run you system you need a power supply with 20-22 amps on the 12v rails.

 

[o1die]

Too bad you can't wait for black friday. I've gotten a ps or case almost free after rebate nearly every year at Fry's.

 

[lunyone]

Too bad you can't wait for black friday. I've gotten a ps or case almost free after rebate nearly every year at Fry's.

NICE!! Hopefully I have some $ to get one like that! I need more amps, got an x1800xt on a 13a PSU

 

[TurdBurglar]

The Corsair 450w is one of the best PSU deals going right now. However you can get it cheaper at both Buy.com and Zipzoomfly after shipping costs are factored in. Buy.com doesn't even have a rebate. The PSU costing at least $80 rule does not apply to this PSU at all and will outperform units costing 50% more. It is also a very efficient unit.

 

[zenmaster]

The Corsair is a great PSU.
PC Power and Cooling also now has a 470w Silencer which is also a steal at that price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703011&Tpk=470w

 

[onestar]

The Silencer IS good....now if they will just discount that a little on black friday.

 

[systemlord]

Too bad you can't wait for black friday. I've gotten a ps or case almost free after rebate nearly every year at Fry's.

Whats black friday?

 

[Guest]

^^^

Lol are you serious? Black Friday is known as the Friday after Thanksgiving. Many people in America have off that Friday and try to take advantage of it by doing all of their xmas shopping that day. It is also notorious for having the best deals of the year on many items.

I myself, as going to get up early enough and head to best buy to try to find a good deal on a 42" LCD.


It should also be known that it is among the busiest and most crowded times of the year to shop. Better not go if you don't like crowds or waiting forever for anything.

 

[qmalik]

Antec earthwatts EA380 - $19.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371005

Antec earthwatts EA430 - $39.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006

Should I one of these over all the other PSU listed above?

 

[zenmaster]

The EarthWatts are good PSUs.

They are not as good as the Corsair/Silencer GPUs.
But then again, they are not as expensive.
You will never see Rebates on those dropping the price that low.
Rebates on the Antec's are not uncommon.
The EarthWatts are likely better than the two cheapest you first listed.

 

[qmalik]

do u think my system with a 1950pro work with the EarthWatts 380W or should i get the 430W?