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llee8820   05-30-2008 at 11:37:15 PM

I'm don't know which PSU I should get. I was going to order this one,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371016

But then today I got a newegg promotional mail about similar PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -17371002.

After the promotional code, both PSU are the same price. Which one is better do you guys think? Besides the obvious warranty difference, is one better than the other? Thanks.

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lcaley   05-31-2008 at 12:32:01 AM
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The BP550 has more amps on the +12v rails, but I can't figure out why it's the cheaper one. I must be missing something.

------------------------------ EVGA nForce 680i SE SLI 122-CK-NF63 Motherboard - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.2 GHz - ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler - EVGA 8800GTS 512MB OC 766/2000 - G.SKILL 6GB DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 (2T) - Thermaltake Purepower 600W Power Supply - Vista Ultimate x64
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lcaley   05-31-2008 at 12:34:45 AM
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I'd definitely go for the BP550. It's modular, has more amps on the +12v rails, has a 6 and 8 pin PCI-e power, has more SATA plugs, and a longer MTBF. I really don't understand why it's cheaper than the other one.

------------------------------ EVGA nForce 680i SE SLI 122-CK-NF63 Motherboard - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.2 GHz - ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler - EVGA 8800GTS 512MB OC 766/2000 - G.SKILL 6GB DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 (2T) - Thermaltake Purepower 600W Power Supply - Vista Ultimate x64
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badge   05-31-2008 at 01:07:30 AM
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I'm installing the BP550 in a micro build tonight. I'm using a G35 MB and an e8400 with 2 HDs and 2 opticals drives. The modular cabling should work well and the unit should have plenty of power on the 12v. for the 8600GT I will use. Looks like a good enough unit with more than adequate power for that price, which I paid too. I'm hoping it is reasonably quiet.

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