Help me choose new PSU.

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shilent

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Ever since I got my Opty 165 (currently @ 2.4GHz), my Vcore has been jumping all over the place with my Antec SP 500W. I been looking around and found these PSU's, which one would you choose?

Specs:
Opteron 165 @ 2.4GHz (trying to go higher but PSU holding back)
Epox 9NPA+Ultra
ATI X1800XT 512MB @ 650/675 (PSU may be holding this back, black screen if OC higher)
2x1GB GSkill PC3200
SB X-Fi Xtreme Music
2 SATA Hard drives
1 Optical drive

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373100 Corsair 520W
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=270341 Enermax Liberty 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817128001 Hiper 580W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817128006 Hiper 530W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703005 PC P&C 610W

I'm leaning towards the Enermax Liberty, amps look good. Is the PC P&C overkill for me? I plan on upgrading the video card in maybe 6 months, or when I feel the need to.

If there's any other PSU you would get at those prices, which would it be? I would prefer modular as you can see, I won't be using much cables.

Thanks
 
Nice thanks.

The Corsair 520W is looking really good to me right now. I haven't heard anything about Corsair PSU's, are they good?

So it comes down to either the Enermax Liberty 500W, or the Corsair 520W

-The Enermax has Dual +12V rails with 22A on each rail.
-The Corsair has Triple +12V rails with 18A each.
Which would be better?
 
i have the liberty, and it has been running in this maching or 10 months with no problems at all, speedfan shows me good voltage at all times at all votages
 
I've built 4 rigs with the Hiper 580w.. its a real nice psu for the price, and it has some of the nicest cables, finish, packaging, that I've seen with any PSU. You can use the box as a tool box after.. lol. But, it is a pretty tough little psu, and I LOVE the cables that it comes with. They're almost like an XLR cable with a 480volt threaded power coupler if you've ever seen one. Its an excellent design. But, it will power quite a bit of stuff too. The latest build I just put one in was a video editor I did for a TV studio. It has dual opteron's, 6 sata2 hard drives, a 7900gt, etc. Powers it with no voltage fluctuations or not even breaking a sweat.
 
tommrussell said:
@shilent give these a read
http://www.jonnyguru.com/PSU/HX620W/
http://www.jonnyguru.com/PSU/HX520W/

these are what i based my decision on getting the corsair on

by the way did i say that i am more than happy with it

edit: have you ever heard of seasonic as these are built by them to corsair specs
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Thanks for the links, lots of good info.

Yes I've heard of Seasonic, but they're priced higher than the Corsair.
 
I still can't decide LOL.

I want the Enermax cause jonnyguru gave it a 10 for performance (620W version though)
I want the Corsair for the 5 year warranty and for aesthetic purposes and there's someone from Corsair that posts in these forums..

hmmmmmm which to choose
 
the reason i got the corsair was the noise factor, going from a pcp&c 850ssi (hover craft), to the 620 , plus the review that jonny gave it, i was trying to hold out for the Seasonic m or plus series to see what jonny had to say about them but things happen and am happy that i got this one
 
I say get the Enermax. Enermax makes some great stuff!

5 Yr Warranty... do you know what a lame 500, 600, 700 PSU today will be like in 5 years! OBSOLETE! If not for the power requirements then for connectors for sure.

I say PCP&C Silencer 610/750 or Enermax!

SeaSonic does make their own line of power supplies and they also make power supplies for pcp&c. But the quality of the pcp&c components beat the seasonic hands down.
 
shilent said:
I still can't decide LOL.

I want the Enermax cause jonnyguru gave it a 10 for performance (620W version though)
I want the Corsair for the 5 year warranty and for aesthetic purposes and there's someone from Corsair that posts in these forums..

hmmmmmm which to choose
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I say go with the Corsair! :)
 
Redbeard said:
I say go with the Corsair! :)
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that would'nt be any biased talking would it tehetehe all joking aside its a great unit very pleased with it Redbeard thanks
 
I thought I'd just flip a coin, heads Enermax, tails Corsair. Best 2 out of 3.

And I got Tails 4 times in a row.

Corsair it is, gonna place my order now.
 
either one is a great unit and i think you'll be pleased with your decision
(i know Redbeard will be ) good luck and enjoy
 
shilent said:
I thought I'd just flip a coin, heads Enermax, tails Corsair. Best 2 out of 3.

And I got Tails 4 times in a row.

Corsair it is, gonna place my order now.
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An excellent choice! ;)
 
Thanks for all the replies everyone, I'll post back when I have it installed.
 
davidhammock200 said:
No, I'm not kidding, just ask Jonny! :D
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Having Jonny backup the fact that you can't think of any system a HX620W wont run? 20x SCSI RAID 15K RPM drives, Quad-SLi, 2x Pentium 4 EE, high-end water cooling, all OCed, the list could go on.
 
dBTelos said:
Having Jonny backup the fact that you can't think of any system a HX620W wont run? 20x SCSI RAID 15K RPM drives, Quad-SLi, 2x Pentium 4 EE, high-end water cooling, all OCed, the list could go on.
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We are talking a highend gaming PC, that really exist & we can plug this in to. :rolleyes:
 
davidhammock200 said:
We are talking a highend gaming PC, that really exist & we can plug this in to. :rolleyes:
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You said "I can't think of a system that a HX620W wont run". Not, "I can't think of a gaming rig that a HX620W wont run". I guess I just hate those kind of statements as if a videocard is the only thing that draws power.
 
dBTelos said:
You said "I can't think of a system that a HX620W wont run". Not, "I can't think of a gaming rig that a HX620W wont run". I guess I just hate those kind of statements as if a videocard is the only thing that draws power.
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NO.

I posted, that I can't "find" a system the Corsair 620W, won't power. ;)
 
davidhammock200 said:
NO.

I posted, that I can't "find" a system the Corsair 620W, won't power. ;)
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I'm sure you didn't intend to be that literal :p But if you did, I could say I live in Africa and can't find anything electronic other then my computer. I'm sure you wouldn't take this lightly, after all it doesn't make much sence.
 
dBTelos said:
I'm sure you didn't intend to be that literal :p But if you did, I could say I live in Africa and can't find anything electronic other then my computer. I'm sure you wouldn't take this lightly, after all it doesn't make much sence.
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It is a truthful statement. Ask Jonny! :rolleyes:
 
wow....from forum to forum somethings never change....
where`s your buddy db? lolol...
 
OCC_Yoda said:
wow....from forum to forum somethings never change....
where`s your buddy db? lolol...
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My buddy? At least when me and Dave here have some disagreements, it involves some intelligence on both sides. I can't say the same when I argue with you, however.

David, living out in omish country, eh? :D
 
dBTelos said:
My buddy? At least when me and Dave here have some disagreements, it involves some intelligence on both sides. I can't say the same when I argue with you, however.

David, living out in omish country, eh? :D
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Las Vegas, baby! :D
 
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