Are these power supplies trustworthy?

[ras49]

After receiving very negative feedback with every post I've put up even mentioning my power supply (OCZ ModXstream Pro 700w) about it, I've decided I should return it for a better one. I need at least 700w, connectors for 2 gpus, modular, and it has to be within $20 of the modxstream. The only thing I can find that can fit those criteria are the Rosewill Hive 750w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133 or the http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0341646 (the second of which I'm not too sure about). If you know whether these are good or if they don't live up to their expectations, please post. Thanks!

 

[beenthere]

Read the PSU reviews at www.jonnyguru.com or www.hardwaresecrets.com on the specific model PSU that you are interested in for objective, accurate test data.

 

[leandrodafontoura]

Get a Cooler Master Silent Pro

 

[ras49]

it has to be under $100

 

[Djentleman]

This one should do the job. It's under a hundred bucks, and can do crossfire. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171054&Tpk=CoolerMaster%20eXtreme%20Power%20Plus%20700W

 

[Silvune]

The Rosewill Hive apparently shares the same internal design as the OCZ ZS series, which is getting positive reviews, so I'd say that is your best option.

I would not buy a Cooler Master eXtreme Power unit for myself, as other units in that series haven't reviewed well, so I wouldn't recommend them.

What two GPUs are you planning to buy/use?

 

[ras49]

I'm definitely leaning towards the hive. That was my original choice but I was at microcenter and the psu I have now was on sale so I got it instead. Not really a good decision.. does anyone know if microcenter will take back a product if the rebate has been sent it?

 

[ras49]

Another solution which would be easier so I don't have to wait for the power supply to be delivered is the thermaltake tr2 rx 750w. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0323928 and if that has good reviews I'll most likely go with that. Does anyone know anything about it?

 

[obsidian86]

Another solution which would be easier so I don't have to wait for the power supply to be delivered is the thermaltake tr2 rx 750w. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0323928 and if that has good reviews I'll most likely go with that. Does anyone know anything about it?

its a pretty good fire cracker blows up at 650 watts but is out of spec at 500 watts

 

[hmp_goose]

it has to be under $100

Game killer. Good luck.

For the record, I think Microcenter has the (Mk. I) Silencer 760 on sale. I don't think I've yet seen a review to see if it's a match for the pre-MK. II Silencers, but there ya' go.

 

[13thmonkey]

never skimp on a psu, it will outlast every other part of your system and you will be able to reuse it future builds.

 

[ras49]

I saved a little more and decided on a Corsair GS800. Thanks everyone!