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I want to OC a Q6600 and will be running a single 8800 gt with it on a GA-P35. I'm trying to decide between this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371010
and this one:
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6817139005
 
I already know that the Corsair is a better PSU but was wondering if the Antec will offer similar performance for my needs.
thanks!

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hexameta wrote :

I want to OC a Q6600 and will be running a single 8800 gt with it on a GA-P35. I'm trying to decide between this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371010
and this one:
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6817139005
 
I already know that the Corsair is a better PSU but was wondering if the Antec will offer similar performance for my needs.
thanks!

Their both Seasonic built PSUs. It's really a toss up. Here are links for you to decide yourself.
 
[H] Enthusiast - Antec NeoPower 650 and NeoPower 650 Blue
Corsair TX650W ATX12V power supply | silentpcreview.com

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Thnx Zorg I appreciate.

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The Corsair has a single rail with 52A. The Antec has 3 rails of 19A each, but combined they also give 52A, not 57 (you can't just add them up). Quality is similar. I'd get the Corsair since it's cheaper.  
 


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^Agreed. Get the Corsair.


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Just a thought - the Corsair has it's fan mounted on its "bottom" and the Antec has it's fan mounted on its "top". I forgot to mention that the case for my build is the Antec 900 which houses its PSU on the bottom of the case. I'm thinking that if I go with the Corsair that I'll have to at the very least turn the thing up-side-down - at the worst it may not work...

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Corsair is probably quieter than the Antec, so another vote goes to Corsair.
 
Flipping the PSU upside down doesn't have any effect, really.


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Also is this PSU a bit of an overkill given want im using it for?

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A bit. 500W is enough for your system, but it never hurts to go higher, except maybe your wallet.


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What do you guys think of this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817163112
I think my main concern is to get a decent and stable OC with the Q6600. I also have the BFG OCed version of the 8800GT...

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Silverstone is an excellent brand as well. You won't go wrong, I'm sure.


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Does this build seem pretty solid to you guys? Thanks!
 
 Qty.    Product Description    Unit Price    Savings    Total Price
1  Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: Nine Hundred
Item #: N82E16811129021
 
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
 
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
 $139.99  -$20.00 Instant    $119.99
1  GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: GA-P35-DS3L
Item #: N82E16813128059
 
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
 
In Stock
 $109.99     $109.99
1  SILVERSTONE SST-ST56F 560W ATX 12V 2.01 & EPS 12V Power Supply - Retail
Model #: SST-ST56F
Item #: N82E16817163112
 
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
 
In Stock
 $94.99  -$5.00 Instant    $89.99
1  Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Model #: BX80562Q6600
Item #: N82E16819115017
 
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
 
In Stock
 $219.99     $219.99
1  G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
Model #: F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ
Item #: N82E16820231098
 
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
 
In Stock
 $84.99  -$40.00 Instant    $44.99
1  Western Digital Caviar SE WD5000AAJS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD5000AAJS
Item #: N82E16822136178
 
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
 
In Stock
 $89.99     $89.99
1  SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
Model #: SH-S203B
Item #: N82E16827151153
 
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
 
In Stock
 $29.99  -$5.00 Instant    $24.99
1  Tuniq T-120-LFB 120mm CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #: T-120-LFB
Item #: N82E16835154002
 
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
 
In Stock
 $69.99  -$20.00 Instant    $49.99
Subtotal:  $749.92

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^Looks good. If OCing check out :
GUIDE: Overclocking On P35-DS3L

 

If you need help OCing feel free to PM me ;).

 

Also if possible get this HSF: Xigmatek HDT-S1283.
http://www.frostytech.com/top5heat [...] ELHEATSINK
It's about $38 or so on Newegg, but the performance is really worth the price.


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All around it looks good. Just to let you know, the WD5000AAJS is a slower driver, meant for something like 24/7 operation. The WDs ending with AAKS has more performance. The best one would the double platter 640GB.


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I think you may be right about the Xigmatek. Per frostytech it would appear to outperform the Tower 120. By the way thanks to the both of you for the suggestions - they are very much appreciated! cheers-


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