PSU recomendations

[SkeeterUK]

Want one that will last and be of use if i go to 8800 type cards in the future. It has to be sli/crossfire compatible so 2 good pci-e connectors (black ends). It has to be latest atx spec. Has to have 20 pin for my current motherboard tho can be 24 with the 4 being detatchable like my current akasa does. Has to be good quality and last.

To power this lot.

AMD 64 3500+ at stock (venice type) tho might wana oc to 2.4-2.5ghz
2gb Geil Value ddr400 at 2.5,3,3,7 timings.
Asus a8v deluxe rev 2.0 motherboard.
x1950pro HIS AGP 512mb. (gotta be powerful enough to power this and as i said any future cards).
Audigy 2 ZS
dvdrw
1 LED 120mm case fan (back)
1 Akasa Amber 120mm front case fan
Power the 3 led lights from case (p160 Antec)
Using 1 gigalan for internet
Using 2-3 USB devices, 1 wheel, 1 printer, 1 joypad. (perhaps)
Non USB keyboard and mouse.
Support for 2 hdd (IDE)
Need future support for 2 SATA 2 drives.
Got to fit in antec p160 case.

Hmm think thats about it.

Was lookin at corsair 520w psu as ppl said it was good, but i mean its not being out long has it? So how does it compare to long trusted makes like enermax and seasonic? I heard its a rebadged seasonic but why?

Anyhow regardless of the corsair, recommend me some PSU as might be able to order one today but need answers before 4pm.

Price limit max of 80.

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Edit - Has to power a conroe system middle of next year.

 

[semi-pro waster]

Corsair 520w would be my suggestion in the price range, it is based on the Seasonic M12 design but supposedly built to even higher standards (than the already high Seasonic). You get a good warranty and in reviews it also does well, jonnyguru.com has a in-depth review if you want to check it out.

 

[LoadsaMoney]

Corsair 520w would be my suggestion in the price range, it is based on the Seasonic M12 design but supposedly built to even higher standards (than the already high Seasonic). You get a good warranty and in reviews it also does well, jonnyguru.com has a in-depth review if you want to check it out.

Agreed, cracking PSU's the Corsair's, will power all that no trouble.

 

[SkeeterUK]

What about OCZ GameXStream 600w? Has 4 18a rails and seems ok in a review i read.

Ignoring price as theres not much between them which is the better psu? As in between the corsair hx520 and this OCZ 600w psu?

 

[2Thumbs]

What about OCZ GameXStream 600w? Has 4 18a rails and seems ok in a review i read.

Ignoring price as theres not much between them which is the better psu? As in between the corsair hx520 and this OCZ 600w psu?

Flip a coin TBH.

 

[fornowagain]

Ignoring price as theres not much between them which is the better psu? As in between the corsair hx520 and this OCZ 600w psu?

Mainly it'll come down to the combined 12v current.

The OCZ = 48A@12v
The Corsair = 40A@12v

 

[SkeeterUK]

Hmm i might stretch to 100 in all and i might get a corsair HX620w. Tho is there any better at the 100 price mark? I want to get the best value for money you see.

 

[SkeeterUK]

Nvm just ordered a hx620w from elsewhere. Hope it lasts considering the price of these high end psus these days.

 

[SkeeterUK]

Quick question about the new psu i ordered.

You know on motherboards where you put the 20 pin in the mb and the extra 4 pin on the mb somewhere else. Do you still need the 4 pin extra power if you have these kinds of psu's? As i am not certain but i heard some dont. And wanted some clarification on this as in weather you use the 20pin and the seperate 4 pin together on the mb or just the 20 pin on mb.

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Edit =

Nvm its obvious you use it still, and i knew that its just i heard someone at corsair psu forums didnt use it i think hence why i was curious if there was any truth in what they did.