I've narrowed it down to 2

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I have searched, read up, now I bring forth 2 choices on PS for my new system. I'd love to get some input from those that have experience as it's been about 4 years since my last build. I set out think that PS was the one area that would be easy, I'd go with Antec like always before.

I'm trying to decide between these two-

Enermax Liberty 500W

OCZ Powerstream 520W

Here's what it'll be powering-

3800+
Abit AN8 32X
EVGA 7900GT SC
2G G. Skill DDR500
2 optical drives
1 250G SATA
1 74G Raptor
5 Fans
Some mild oc'ing in the future

Thanks!

 

[kush]

Both good PSUs..Really, the question is do you want adjustable pots on the back (OCZ), or modular cables/120mm fan (Enermax)?

 

[sordid]

Modular cables really come in handy if you don't need every single one (as they're attached on a non-modular power supply). Like me, with a few HDDs and a V1000b, stuffing cables really detracts from overall cleanliness. However, you may not like those Eternity SATA/Molex hybrid cables that it comes with, unless you're not adverse to modding them.

Liberties also have rock solid rails, as I've heard, seen and read, which has led me down their path, even to the point of ignoring the 1 year warranty (what's up with that?). To me, never wavering rails negates the requirement of manual adjustment to get proper voltages.. never quite fully understood why I would need to screw with it. Well, that, and I'd like somebody not to be able to screw with them during a LAN. Then again, you may never need to touch them.

I put a vote in for Enermax. From a respectable retailer too, so you don't have to deal with manual RMA issues.

Keep in mind, I'm basing my opinions off the 620W Liberty which I ordered yesterday, but friends already have.