Which is the best Bang for Buck PSU here?

[TopGun]

Hey guys,

I'm building my first rig and want to know what would be the best value for a PSU.

Choices are:

1)CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail=$109.99-$20 MIR=$89.99

2)BFG Tech LS SERIES LS-550 550W Continuous @ 40°C ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.8 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail=$79.99-$20 MIR=$59.99

3)OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Retail=$69.99-$20 MIR=$49.99

I'm currently leaning towards the BFG, but would like to hear what you guys think.

Thanks,
-TG

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Please list your pc components.
Are you a gamer?
Do you overclock?
Will you be using multiple video cards?

 

[TopGun]

Hard to list my components...I'm in the process of deciding on everything, but this might help:

CPU: E5200
MoBo: Undecided...some version of P43 or P45
PSU: leaning towards BFG 550W from list
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB)...not sure on 800 or 1066
Monitor: 22" LCD
GFX card: Radeon HD 4770
Hard Drive: WD 640GB

The only game I currently play is WoW.

I plan to overclock an E5200 processor.

Do not currently plan to use multiple video cards, but if I decide to go with P45 mobo...I may someday.

 

[WR2]

Best bang for the buck = the lowest cost unit.
Best value is probably the BFG LS-550 when you consider a possible mid-life system update.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Looks like there have been some changes made to the BFG LS-550. Here's a link to an updated review over jonnyguru.com:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=135