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Profile: stranger
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Hello guys i'm new around here.
I have a question and maybe you can help me.
Soon i will get my 8800GTS 512Mb and i will need a new PSU.
My specs are:
CPU AMD X2 5000+
2x1Gb DDR2 667Mhz
120Gb Sata2 HDD
8800GTS G92 (will come)
2x120Mm fans
1xDVD-RW
1xDVD/CD
every thing is running stock and i don't plan to OC my rig.
I have 2 options by now
1.http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1051
2.http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] OLERMASTER
i'm looking to spend around 40-45$ for a PSU and it has to been from Canada.
Thanks in advance :bounce:

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The Seasonic will do.

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When it comes to PSU quality, Seasonic is one of the most respected names, while CoolerMaster is definitely not.

The Seasonic you found has 17A+17A on the 12V rails, combined 30A.
http://www.seasonicusa.com/atx.htm

A system with an 8800GTS 512MB needs at least 28A. You're cutting it close, but it should work, since you're not overclocking or adding lots of disks.

Profile: stranger
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thanks a lot for the reply guys.i was also looking at :
http://www.ca.buy.com/prod/Coolmax [...] 67523.html
http://www.ca.buy.com/prod/Coolmax [...] 85139.html
http://www.ca.buy.com/prod/Coolmax [...] 85145.html
http://www.ca.buy.com/prod/CoolMax [...] 86950.html
i suck big time when it comes to PSU....if you see something in my price range 40-45$ cause i have to pay the shipping and tax just post here.
thanks again guys

Profile: journeyman
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if those were the choices, SeaSonic.

 

but if you have a piggy jar somewhere please break it and dont sell yourself short on a PSU. get one that can let you upgrade some more from this config in the future.

 

my pick from NCIX in that order:

 

CMPSU-650TX Corsair TX650W 650W $90
CMPSU-550VX Corsair VX550W 550W $75
EA650 Antec Earthwatts 650W $89
SST-ST50F Silverstone Strider ST50F 500W $70
RP-650-PCAR Coolermaster Extreme Power 650W $77

 


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Message edited by gaiden on 07-10-2008 at 06:24:29 PM
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Here's a review of the coolermaster PSU from your first post
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/550
As it says one of the problems that the Coolermasters have is 2 different manufacturers, different quality levels and not running up to their labeled power.
The closest to your budget and is a quality unit is the seasonic. Any of the PSUs recommended by gaiden would be an excellent choice.


Message edited by dirtmounta in on 07-10-2008 at 06:52:39 PM
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Just so you know, you won't pay PST if you live in Ontario and buy from ncix.

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aevm wrote :

Just so you know, you won't pay PST if you live in Ontario and buy from ncix.



well thats the thing.i live in Montreal so i will pay GST and pay shipping.well the Seasonic comes with free shipping but thats all.
one last psu http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26884
i like this one and i think its pretty good but i don't know about that MIR....any ideas?

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I still vote for the Seasonic :)

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the OCZ Steathstream is a decent PSU, not up to the seasonic, corsair, PC Power and Cooling or Earthwatts quality, but not down to the Coolmax quality. Here's a HardwareCanucks review of the steathstream 600w, both are FSP built units.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/for [...] eview.html

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Me too, voting for the Seasonic.

You'll probably find this hard to believe, but the Seasonic 400W is actually stronger than the OCZ 500W. :) The Seasonic offers 30A, you need 28A, and the OCZ offers 27.5A (330W/12V).

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All right, you're lucky.

OCZ StealhthXstream 600W, with promoid and rebate it's only $50.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1051

I think you can trust OCZ to send the rebate checks, but I only sent one in the past 2 years (for exactly this PSU, btw) and I got it after 3 months.

Combined this PSU offers about 35A, which gives you room for overclocking or more disks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Show [...] wer+Supply

Profile: stranger
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thanks a lot guys!!!!!!!i will get the seasonic.


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