Super quick servey(?) antec vs coolermaster psu

[jhyukkang]

hello

IM SORRY ITS TYPO UP THERE. IT SHOULD SAY ANTEC 350W NOT 250W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371003
antec basiq 350W 30$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046
coolermaster 430W 30$

just basic low end dual core pc. im upgrading my gpu from 2600pro to 4850
currently have hp HIPRO 250W that i took from HP.
i hvae g31 gigabyte with 2600PRO, 2x 1GB ddr 2.
e1400 2.0 overclocked to 3.1Ghz.
i have no problem what so ever as it is right now.

and i dont think 4850 will draw 100w more than 2600pro. also im gonna get better dual core so i dont have to overclock,.
so i think 350 w will be good also

 

[duk3]

Neither of those, unless you fancy buying a whole new computer when your trashy power supply dies on you.

Spend a bit more money, you won't regret it.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=003287208&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=dlUPo6w0KBI-UWOAP.E70Ye0sicyGSpJgw

$40 and it's all the power that you will need for the 4850.

 

[djsprinkle]

Yeah I'd drop an extra 10 bucks and go for that Corsair.

 

[hell_storm2004]

Corsair VX450W or the Seasonic S12II 430W. End of story. Avoid Antec Basiq series of PSU's. I don't know why Antec make that. That series really tarnish their image as good PSU manufacturers!

 

[shovenose]

actually, the bp550 is a good ower supply. its the only model in the basiq series wit ha 120mm fan. the low-wattage 80mm fan versions are total crap.
the bp550 is actually a nice psu, and its modular.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&Tpk=bp550

 

[jsc]

The Antec 500 watt BASIQ is a pretty nice PSU also.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371004
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/792

 

[MechaNintendoMaster]

If you must choose between those go for the Cooler Master. I have it ( I'm not currantly using it though) and it's never failed but you should know that it's an overrated psu.

 

[jhyukkang]

thank you for your recomendations.
i do know how important are the power supplies..but
im spending at the most 130$ just for mobo and cpu. i dont feel like going over 40 for psu tho.

btw i have vx 450 for my main gaming rig
would you still spend more than 50 on psu for 130 pc?

 

[hell_storm2004]

Absolutely. It is one of the most critical component of a smooth working PC. The VX450W is something around $75. The Seasonic 520W is somewhat cheaper and equally good.

 

[duk3]

Here is the VX450 for $40:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=003287208&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=dlUPo6w0KBI-UWOAP.E70Ye0sicyGSpJgw