help whic psu is better?

[invisik]

Out of the two which one is better regardless of the price for both of these.
Antec 500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
or Raidmax hybrid
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

Thanks.

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

The Antec Earthwatt series is one of the best sub 600w series, though the PC P&C 480w is the best PSU in that range, it has all the quality of its 610w and 750w counterparts, which is unheard of in a sub 600w PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703011

 

[invisik]

oh okay so you would recommends the antec 500 earthwatt.
Thanks

 

[aevm]

I'd get the Antec.

 

[dagger]

Out of the two which one is better regardless of the price for both of these.
Antec 500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
or Raidmax hybrid
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

Thanks.

The second one is better. More ampage on 12v rails, and slightly higher max wattage.

 

[aevm]

Check this out.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108088

 

[dagger]

Check this out.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108088

Lol, interesting read. But how reliable are those listings? They seem to be based mostly on brand name, and not specs or specific models. Seems more like questionable opinions than rules to shop by.

 

[Shadow703793]

^ That list is pretty accurate.

 

[delluser1]

The second one is better. More ampage on 12v rails, and slightly higher max wattage.

The combined +12v output of the Raidmax is only 28 amps, it's not better.

 

[aevm]

Well, it's the best I got. It does seem to match the reviews and forums posts and newegg user comments, very often.

True, there are exceptions. For example CoolerMaster is on the "not recommended" list there, but their recent 1000W PSUs are actually very good, according to reviews.

Here's another list, if you want:
http://www.jonnyguru.net/forums/showthread.php?t=103

 

[dagger]

The combined +12v output of the Raidmax is only 28 amps, it's not better.

Output:

+3.3V@28A,+5V@34A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@17A,
-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A

 

[aevm]

You can't just add them, as in 20A + 17A = 37A, unfortunately.

Anyway, for a few bucks more, the OP can get the 550VX, which has a single rail with 41A and excellent quality.
http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearc...e=home&qu=550vx&qxt=home&display=col&dclksa=1

 

[delluser1]

Output:

+3.3V@28A,+5V@34A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@17A,
-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A

He should be all set then cause if you add all that up it's really a 716 watt psu

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

Seriously, the Antec is much better, the raidmax does not have more amperage and what is amperage if the PSU is a melted peice of junk. The Antec WILL serve you MUCH better than the Raidmax, end of story. I HATE it when people look at specifications on PSUs and judge them accordingly, anyone with even the slightest amount of experience knows that the specifications mean almost nothing and are never to be taken seriously.

 

[dagger]

You can't just add them, as in 20A + 17A = 37A, unfortunately.

Anyway, for a few bucks more, the OP can get the 550VX, which has a single rail with 41A and excellent quality.
http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearchresults.asp?querytype=home&qu=550vx&qxt=home&display=col&dclksa=1

Of course you can't add them. But it would be somewhat close. Or would it be 28amps? There's loss between rails, but what kind of loss would that be?

But yeah, 41amps on a single rail is much better.

DellUser1 wrote :

He should be all set then cause if you add all that up it's really a 716 watt psu

What was that about?

 

[invisik]

so im just gonna get the antec 500 earthwatt . thanks guys.

 

[Zorg]

Wise choice, the Earthwatts is much better.

View topic - Need new power supply, what do you think of this one? - Maximum PC Forums

I just bought a new Raidmax RX530SS and it fried both my hard drives. So iIm in the market for a new power supply.

 

[invisik]

hey if i get the antec 500 earthwatt do you guys think its enough power for the ati 3870x2??? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102723

 

[dagger]

hey if i get the antec 500 earthwatt do you guys think its enough power for the ati 3870x2??? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102723

Depending on the rest of your system, it could work. But it's cutting it way too close. Consider this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101029

 

[Zorg]

The HD 3870 X2 draws 65W-188W by itself so I think you would be pushing it. You might want to step up to the PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 12V @ 49A holy crap only $109.00 or the CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 12V @ 41A

 

[Zorg]

Consider this one:
I've]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101029

I've never heard of them. Who is the OEM? Do you have links to any reputable reviews? IMO $119.00 for an 850W PSU is too cheap, it's probably junk.

 

[dagger]

I've never heard of them. Who is the OEM? Do you have links to any reputable reviews? IMO $119.00 for an 850W PSU is too cheap, it's probably junk.

Lol, no idea where it comes from. No reputable review, unless you consider me reputable.

I brought this because at this price it's such a steal. Since Newegg has good timely refund and exchange, I took a chance. I was surprised at how good it was. Completely stable output across all rails under high load, which is rare even on brand-name powersupplies. The fan is quite loud, but it's high speed, and cools the psu well. I've only had it for a few days, unsure of durability. But the material feels solid and high quality. Heavier than other psus I've used.

Anyway, maybe I got a good egg and you'll get a bad one. Non brand-name, so buy at your own risk.

 

[zenmaster]

hey if i get the antec 500 earthwatt do you guys think its enough power for the ati 3870x2??? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102723

Yes, It will be fine.

 

[Zorg]

Lol, no idea where it comes from. No reputable review, unless you consider me reputable.

I brought this because at this price it's such a steal. Since Newegg has good timely refund and exchange, I took a chance. I was surprised at how good it was. Completely stable output across all rails under high load, which is rare even on brand-name powersupplies. The fan is quite loud, but it's high speed, and cools the psu well. I've only had it for a few days, unsure of durability. But the material feels solid and high quality. Heavier than other psus I've used.

Anyway, maybe I got a good egg and you'll get a bad one. Non brand-name, so buy at your own risk.

Good luck with it. Let us know if it blows up and takes out your system.

 

[Zorg]

Yes, It will be fine.

I assume you know he's running water. He does fall under the max wattage, but at a peak of 188W or 15.6A that only leaves him 18.4 Amps. the CPU OCed to 3.4G at 1.4V is drawing about 133W/12V is ~11A. That leaves 8.4A for all other components. Assuming my assumptions are correct, which they may not be, that appears to be a little tight to me. Check his sig for the additional components.