PSU which choice is best?

[veedubster]

I have this new in box: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276573&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&cm_mmc_o=mH4CjC7BBTkwCjCV1-CjCE&gclid=CIOp9rbd67QCFQpgMgodjTQAhA

Or this which I took out of an older build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371001

It will be an SLi build but both PSU's have the capability.

 

[Azn Cracker]

You might be pushing the psu's limits with a sli config. What card are you going to use?
Usually a 750 watt psu is needed for that.

Either way keep the antec psu if its not too old since its a decent psu already.

 

[mouse24]

I would use the antec personally. Mainly because manufacturers like to overshoot their PSU ratings and that 650 is rated for 456w on the 12v rail and thats... a little low. Plus I haven't heard to many glowing recommendations for ULTRA.

 

[Azn Cracker]

I would use the antec personally. Mainly because manufacturers like to overshoot their PSU ratings and that 650 is rated for 456w on the 12v rail and thats... a little low. Plus I haven't heard to many glowing recommendations for ULTRA.

I was thinking that too, but it has amazing reviews...

Also dont most graphics cards take 2 pci-e power cables? Both psu only has a total of 2 so you are going to need some molex adapters as well

 

[veedubster]

Thanks for the input guys. I haven't bought a new card for a couple years but did some research. Looks like most of the high end cards require 2 6 pin connectors. I'm going to be using 2 XFX 9800 GT's for a couple weeks until I decide what video card route I want to go. I think i'll probably go with the Antec PSU then, and since the ULTRA is still sealed in plastic I may just sell it.

Again thanks for the help and the heads up on the power requirements of new cards.

 

[veedubster]

Best answer selected by veedubster.

 

[cmstormscouts]

I have this new in box: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276573&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&cm_mmc_o=mH4CjC7BBTkwCjCV1-CjCE&gclid=CIOp9rbd67QCFQpgMgodjTQAhA

Or this which I took out of an older build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371001

It will be an SLi build but both PSU's have the capability.

Antec will win
Its SLI Certified
And better +12v rails
5 years warranty

Ultra is okay

Ultra is ok
ultra give you less power for +12 rails
But 3 year warranty, lifetime if you register the product