Mooney Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Up until now, my 450W PSU has served me well. However, it gives out when I try to connect another hard drive, so I know it won't be ready for Crossfire. So I have been shopping around with my limited knowledge of power supplies, basing most of my opinions off user reviews (dangerous, I know, but it's all I've got). I'd like at least 600W with plenty of SATA and peripheral connectors for under $100 (I can go over $100, but I would rather not atm). I have found two that I think will do the job, but I just want to make sure I don't end up buying a total piece of crap. Ultra X-finity #1http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&CatId=1483 Ultra X-finity #2http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&CatId=1483 Any advice (trusted brands, trusted shops, a specific PSU) is welcome. THIS is my case, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_cinder Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I've never heard of the company you put up links for. I use Cooler Master PSU's, good value for good price. As far as I'm concerned, all these "high-end" power supplies are overkill, adjustable rails are good but as long as your tolerance is within a certain range you're fine. Paying $250 for a PSU is sheer stupidity. I recommend this: http://www.coolermaster.com/products/produ...te=22&id=50 Or this: http://www.coolermaster.com/products/produ...=22&id=2551 Both will satisfy your power needs, but if you're definitely going Crossfire and are going to have more than 2 hard drives, I'd choose the second just to err on the side of caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 I recommend this: http://www.coolermaster.com/products/produ...=173&id=206 Or this: http://www.coolermaster.com/products/produ...173&id=2562 Both will satisfy your power needs, but if you're definitely going Crossfire and are going to have more than 2 hard drives, I'd choose the second just to err on the side of caution.Both of those links are blank for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_cinder Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 That's odd how they came up, try em again I edited my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper man Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) I'll be honest, antec power supplies are really good, you should go with those... Edited September 4, 2007 by Reaper man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryph Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 CoolerMaster, Antec, and ThermalTake are 3 brands I have had no problems with in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 That's odd how they came up, try em again I edited my post.They work now, and I think I'm gonna go with the second one. Thanks for the links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibathedog Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 although ive heard pretty good things about the Ultra brand, i still dont really trust them Cooler Master is a good choice, its a good No-BS Brand, They give you everything you need without any extra crap. Very reliable too. The only thing that could made that model better is if it where modular, but if your good at stuffing cables away it doesn't really matter. Oh and Newegg is selling it for only 85 Bucks after mail in rebate. Instant-Win! If you REALLY want the modular though, This Enermax is great http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817194003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_cinder Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 They offer modular models as well, this one is pretty much the same unit just 620w and modular. http://www.coolermaster.com/products/produ...=22&id=2573 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 They offer modular models as well, this one is pretty much the same unit just 620w and modular. http://www.coolermaster.com/products/produ...=22&id=2573This one is amazing... too bad I can't find anywhere to buy it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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