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Need input on a PSU for this system:

You'd be fine with a quality 500W PSU, but I would go with the 650W Earthwatts you linked to since it's one of the better deals available right now. The ModXStream is not a very good PSU and I suggest that you remove it from your list of considerations.
 
You don't already have a PC power cord lying around? If worse comes to worst, just toss one into your Newegg order or head over to a local PC store and ask if they'll give you a spare. Lack of a power cord is a pretty minor complaint considering the PSU is an otherwise high-quality unit.
 
bassballboy said:
True, checked on it and I have a spare

Now I'm thinking though, how is the bundled PSU with this case, I might just go with it since he needs a case too:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024
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That case comes with a 500W Earthwatts, which is the less-efficient version of the PSU I recommended in my previous post.
cory1234 said:
This is an awesome deal:
OCZ 600w $35 refurbished
http://www.svc.com/ocz600gxssli-b.html
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Not really, since it's a shitty PSU.
 
Zero82z said:
That case comes with a 500W Earthwatts, which is the less-efficient version of the PSU I recommended in my previous post.
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Gotcha. Effeciency aside - is it as reliable as the one you recommended? Getting it with the case would be ideal since it's a nice case and he needs one.... Though if the PSU is unreliable then there's no point.

The Antec eco 620w just went on sale for $60 also, what about it?
 
Still just as reliable. I'd go with the Eco 620W for $60. It's Seasonic made IIRC and is based on a modified version of the NeoHE lines of PSUs IIRC.
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If you envision expanding in the future, and are familiar with the Bing/Tigerdirect cashback, you should consider the XFX 650W that is on sale for $57.50 AC/AR. Seasonic-made unit, EXCELLENT efficiency and partially modular. See also jonnyguru's review.
 
Zero82z said:
Pretty much the only OCZ PSUs left on the market right now are the bad ones.
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The Z-series are pretty good if not overpriced a bit. But yeah, a good majority of OCZ PSUs are based on low quality platforms from Sirfa or FSP Epsilon.
 
Alright, will be ordering shortly. Which should I go with:

1. The XFX 650 linked above
2. Antec Green 500
3. Antec Eco 620
 
my bad, didn't see there was a 2nd page guys!

the Eco 620 is $60 via the newegg newsletter that came out today, all are right at the $60-$65 mark, so cost isn't the issue...
 
bassballboy said:
my bad, didn't see there was a 2nd page guys!

the Eco 620 is $60 via the newegg newsletter that came out today, all are right at the $60-$65 mark, so cost isn't the issue...
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Go for the XFX if you know enough about Bing/Tigerdirect CB and are relatively lucky/good with rebates.

Other than that go with the $70 Antec Neo Eco 620C using the Newegg code (I don't factor in rebates) as the Antec Earthwatts EA500/EA500D are no longer $60.
 
bassballboy said:
cool, so you're saying the XFX PSU is the better of the two? I'm going for reliability...
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Yes the XFX is the better of the two PSUs. However it is overkill for that setup. And it all hinges on you being successful with Bing/Tigerdirect CB and that rebate.
 
I have an Antec Neo Eco and I highly recommend it. It's whisper quiet and rock solid.
 
The XFX is definitely the best of those options. If the prices are similar, go with that.
 
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