Raidmax Aurora 2 700w?

[reely989]

Hey guys, I built my first computer a while back, and didn't do enough psu research and ended up getting a Raidmax Aurora 2 700w PSU. I've since heard a lot of bad things about this company, but this psu has been chugging on for about a year now. Does anyone have any experience with this model, and if so, would it be a good idea to upgrade? I've heard some bad stories about raidmax ruining computers, and I'm thinking about upgrading to a 1366 motherboard and an i7 930, and wouldn't really want to risk that.

 

[Onus]

Even if someone gave me one, I would not use it. A quality 500W-550W PSU can handle a rig with almost any single GPU. Look for a model with full range active PFC (no little voltage switch) and 80+ certification. Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, and Enermax are among the better brands. If you're not a gamer, and your video card is something like a HD5570 or HD4670, a 380W Antec Earthwatts is all you need.

 

[reely989]

Would this be a pretty good upgrade? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018&cm_re=ocz_700w-_-17-341-018-_-Product

I'd have to hold off about a month before buying it most likely. Would that OCZ handle 2 card SLI? (I'm thinking of doing dual gtx 460s in the future)

 

[Crashman]

Would this be a pretty good upgrade? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018&cm_re=ocz_700w-_-17-341-018-_-Product

I'd have to hold off about a month before buying it most likely. Would that OCZ handle 2 card SLI? (I'm thinking of doing dual gtx 460s in the future)

Yes, I just used a similar unit (with more PCIe connectors) on a dual GTX 470 system and it worked fine (at full overclock and full load). You're looking at a configuration that will probably pull around 350-400W at full load (everything at once) and perhaps as much as 600W overclocked.

 

[reely989]

Alright guys, I appreciate it! First time build is always for learning I suppose

 

[Onus]

Hard to beat for that price.

 

[reely989]

Best answer selected by reely989.

 

[Onus]

Glad to help.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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