hot deal?

[Valset]

I was going to post this in the hot deals (found it on slick deal) but I don't know much about this PSU

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204696869

Hot or not?

 

[Ang]

I'd say it's hot. But, I am not to sure of the quality. I think they did a review on the front page of it.

NVM: 800w and 1000w review.

 

[JonGerow]

What are you powering with it?

 

[Ang]

if I decide to buy... q6600 8800gt .

 

[Nomjr1]

Just a quick google for one review http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=206&type=expert

 

[JonGerow]

That's not the same PSU, although that one is on sale in BFG's "Scratch & Dent" section: http://www.bfgstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BFGS600WPSU

If you're only powering a Q6600 and an 8800GT, that 650W is more than enough. It's not exactly a "feature rich" unit, but at that price what can you expect? And it has a lifetime warranty to boot.

 

[The-One]

There's more then likely a good reason why they're selling it for so cheap.
But maybe it is good. If you are willing to take the chance, then go for it.

I wouldn't though. I would pay for proven quality Nothing against BFG though..

 

[The-One]

What EggHeads say about it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16817702003

 

[JonGerow]

There's more then likely a good reason why they're selling it for so cheap.

They've been discontinued for some time and are getting "blown out".

The "old" 800W is on sale for the same reason: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3714909&Sku=B52-3006

A new product line up is coming in to take their place in mid-June: http://www.bfgpower.com

 

[Valset]

say Q6700 and 8800GTX. maybe 2 8800GTX if I upgrade.

or would the 800w be a better buy? I don't need bells and whistles just a good solid PSU

 

[JonGerow]

Big jump contemplating going from one 8800 GT to a pair of GTX's.

For a pair of GTX's, I would definitely forego the 650W and get the 800W.

The CPU makes little difference in your power needs.

Reviews:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/525

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/3313-bfg-800w-power-supply-review.html

http://hardwarelogic.com/news/136/ARTICLE/2134/2008-01-03.html

 

[Valset]

thanks for the info guys. need to decide here.

 

[Valset]

Ok, just bought the 800watt. For the extra 50 bucks AR I think this is some pretty good future proofing

thanks again for the help.

 

[The-One]

thanks for the info guys. need to decide here.

It really comes down to what video cards do you see in your future ?
And are you usually accurate ?
If you see big video cards then go big...

 

[The-One]

Ok, just bought the 800watt. For the extra 50 bucks AR I think this is some pretty good future proofing

thanks again for the help.

good choice

 

[Valset]

It really comes down to what video cards do you see in your future ?
And are you usually accurate ?
If you see big video cards then go big...

I did, current (as soon as I get the new PSU) is a 8800GTX. this way I can SLI or just take the PSU to my next computer (sorry to say but I think its not going to be an AMD this time)

I am thinking about

Q6700
EVGA 750i board (price/performance it looks hard to beat)
my current 8800GTX, maybe a seconded one down the road

its a shame really the MSI 790FX board is damn nice, the 4800 series look nice, and their CPUs just can't make. I wish they made an Intel version of that board