Which PSU?

[jcll2002]

Finalizing my rig and I came across some posts saying that the dfi mobos are picky about the psus and ram that are put on them. So, Im trying to find the best psu that wont have compatability issues with dfi. Heres what Im looking at

OCZ pc4000 ram

The dfi ultra d (any reason to get this over the ultra infinity...yes, ill be overclocking)

The OCZ 520w Modstream http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=100162

The OCZ 520w Powerstream http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=100346

The Enermax 535w http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=100122

What do you think?

Also, I see that the powerstream has adjustable power rails...does that really matter?

 

[BlackTigers91]

My pick goes to the ENERMAX LIBERTY 500WATT.

But, outta those, the Powerstream

 

[jcll2002]

OK. Ill take a look.

Also, whats the difference between atx 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2

Actually, all the options Im looking at are in this link if you scroll down to powersupplies. Also, the leds on the ocz powerstream is good

Can you tell me why you prefer one over the other?

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merc...M&Product_Code=80502&Category_Code=AllNemesis

 

[HardD99]

i would prefer PC Power & Cooling http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703001

but out of your list i would say Enermax also...

 

[jcll2002]

damn, that thing is expensive...

wait, which enermax? the 535w or the liberty? And not the modstream or the powerstream?

Also, Ill be running:

the opty 165 overclocked
7900gt overclocked (maybe sli in the future)
raptor 74
2x pc4000 ram
dvdrw drive
a bunch of fans

 

[BlackTigers91]

Get one of the liberties for sure.

Modular, two PCI-E cables, etc.

The 500 watt should suffice, but the 620 would be safer

 

[jcll2002]

500w may not be enough?

 

[jcll2002]

also, i may add another hdd later

 

[BlackTigers91]

Well, for SLi, shitloads of fans, and 2 HDD's, that 500watt could do it, sure

 

[jcll2002]

ok

Keep in mind, im not building this myself, so i have a warranty if anything fails

also, whats wrong with the original enermax i provided in the link?

 

[Baredor]

DFI Street says the Powerstream 520 everyday (2x Sunday).

Personally, I just ordered the Modstream due to the price and desire for a modular design. My entire rig ships from Newegg on Monday, so it will be a while before I can comment first hand on it. (Ultra D, Opt 165).

 

[jcll2002]

what exactly is a modular design?

 

[jcll2002]

yeah, over at dfi forums it was reccommended to me so many times over the other enermaxs or any other ones for that matter.

 

[Gatticus]

I can't remember the specifics but when I was researching which PSU to buy I was seriously considering OCZ until I came across some negatives about them. In the end I went with the Seasonic S12-600.
http://www.us.ncix.com/products/ind...=Seasonic Electronics&nocookie=1&membership=0

 

[{NcsO}ReichstaG]

OCZ PowerStream 520W. Great PSU and great warranty/Support from OCZ

 

[jcll2002]

ill prolly just go with the ocz. Looks like the best option.