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Dunkel   02-18-2008 at 10:18:47 PM

I understand that this is a great power supply but I don't want to spend that much. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139001

I am RMAing an Antec earthwatts 500 because of a faint buzz from the unit (very annoying). I think I'll just sell the new one on ebay when it gets here.

So if someone can suggest something with modular cabling, let me know. $80 would be nice.

Thanks in advance.

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jtt283   02-18-2008 at 10:35:13 PM
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This Tier-T PSU is $75 after $10 MIR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817812002
mushkin 550200 ATX12V 550W Power Supply 115/ 230 V cUL,CE,CB,FCC - Retail

I've used two of them. They are quiet and stable. One downside is that although each +12V rail is rated for 20A, combined they're only good for 28A, which seems a bit low.
Also, each cable for SATA drives has 4 connectors on it. If you only have one or two such drives in your system, you'll still have extra cable hanging off them.
The next modular PSU I buy will probably be a Corsair, but this was/is not a bad PSU. Check around though, sometimes other places have better prices on PSUs than Newegg.

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Beurling   02-19-2008 at 02:02:26 AM
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620HX is what I've got in my rig and it has been great to me. All cables were long enough to manage and I can't even hear the thing. I can only imagine the 520HX being just as good if you dont need the extra 100W.

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XMSYellowbeard   02-21-2008 at 09:30:40 PM
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Shop around some. The HX-520 is available in your general price range if you catch a good deal or rebate deal.

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skittle   02-21-2008 at 10:09:39 PM
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You can also go for the corsair VX series instead of the more expensive HX.

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