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Is Thermaltake a good PSU maker?

Forum CPU & Components : Power Supplies, Cases & Mods Is Thermaltake a good PSU maker?

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I am thinking about getting this PSU:Thermaltake TR2 W0388RU 600W ATX 12V v2.2 Power Supply, but need to know if it is a good reliable brand. Is it? Thanks in advance.

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May be an OK brand, but the TR2 430W from http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/art [...] view/332/9 (Hardware secrets is known as one of the very few, perhaps 3-4 sites that have reliable PSU testing, along with jonnyguru and a few more) was said to be a 'The main problem with this power supply is that it can’t deliver its labeled power. It is, in fact, a 350 W power supply.' - When it was listed as a 430W psu.

I suggest you go for a Corsair, or any Antec except for Basiq, those are very very reliable (Made by Seasonic). Check newegg and shop around for a nice Antec Neo Eco 620W or Earthwatts 650W, or perhaps from Corsair a 550W HX / 650W HX. Basically anything from corsair is gold- but it comes with a larger price tag however newegg should have nice deals on atleast 1-2 of them, antec with the exception of Basiq power is also tremendous.

Your PSU is important don't cheap out on it!
Even with a new PC if u replace this one, its very likely you can keep a 650W version of the above and still had 2 mid-range future cards or 1 high range

Reply to vibhas

oh the ending of the review:

Our conclusion is pretty simple: don’t buy this power supply.

Reply to vibhas

Give your system details along with your budget.. May be we could help you pick an adequate PSU..

Reply to Emperus

Corsair CMPSU-600CX Builder Series CX600 Power Suppy - ATX, 600 Watt, 120mm Ultra-Quiet Fan, Single +12V Rail

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] kwCjCECjCE

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Reply to malmental

I should of asked if you wanted single or dual rails..
my apologies..

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Reply to malmental

@OP: Stick to Antec, Corsair or Seasonic. They are the best. But you system specs would be really helpful.

Reply to hell_storm2004

I would like to spend 50 but if needed I can spend 60. My build: AMD Athlon II X3 440 OCed to 3.3ghz (mabey more later), 4gb DDR2 800Mhz RAM in dual channel mode, and a GTX 460 1gb Cyclone.

Reply to HostileDonut

corsair 430watt

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139017


Message edited by malmental on 11-04-2010 at 06:27:50 PM
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Reply to malmental

If the Corsiar will do then GREAT! Is the 12v rail enough though. For a gtx 460 they recomend 450w though. Why a 430?

Reply to HostileDonut

The 450w Corsair wont fit your budget. Since your budget is around $60, i gave you the best that you can get at the budget.

Reply to hell_storm2004

Malmental gave me the Corsair 430 W and said that it would work. Is that true is has 28A on the 12v and 430 W, will it work?

Reply to HostileDonut

are you planning on SLI or crossfire.?
then no, it won't.
besides that then it will and it meets your requirements including financial..
your cpu is a 95watt chip, no big deal. you'll have enough juice..
what.?! ;)


Message edited by malmental on 11-04-2010 at 07:10:52 PM
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Reply to malmental

Thanks! I just thought that I needed more power cuz thats what somethin' said.

Reply to HostileDonut

np.
i edit the last post and added the cpu wattage into the equation.

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Reply to malmental

One more thing, I WILL have enough on my 12v rail?

Reply to HostileDonut

I was looking at the PSU and it didn't say how many PCI-E connectors there where

Reply to HostileDonut

your good bro.
listen, i have only average psu's in my two new rigs i got going on.
i lot of times build and buy it two's and I don't go extreme on anything.
anyways, my psu's are Diablotek PHD380M 380-Watt and there definitely not the best to be nice..
both my video cards requirements (written on the box and in specs, lol) call for 400 watt minimums..

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Reply to malmental

Yes I know but how many PCI-E connectors are there. I need two.

Reply to HostileDonut

i'm thinking one.
got to check on that.
might be a bummer..


Message edited by malmental on 11-04-2010 at 07:25:45 PM
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Reply to malmental

I know those specs, but where are the 6-pin connectors? does it have two?


Message edited by HostileDonut on 11-04-2010 at 07:26:58 PM
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can you see them in the pics on newegg.?
i'm going to try to look, brb.

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Reply to malmental

That is really to bad I think ill go with the seasonic

Reply to HostileDonut

good choice too, just not as reputable yet.
maybe they will be.
anyways, goodluck and enjoy.

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Reply to malmental

vibhas wrote :

May be an OK brand, but the TR2 430W from http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/art [...] view/332/9 (Hardware secrets is known as one of the very few, perhaps 3-4 sites that have reliable PSU testing, along with jonnyguru and a few more) was said to be a 'The main problem with this power supply is that it can’t deliver its labeled power. It is, in fact, a 350 W power supply.' - When it was listed as a 430W psu.



That particular TR2 is completely different from all the other models. All the others are fine. heres a good budget model from thermaltake http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/art [...] iew/730/10

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