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Capo
Just curious what Power Supply everyone uses. Mainly because I'm looking into getting a new one. Just curious what a good mid line one would be, one that has the internal and external exhaust as well... plus good voltage and wattage as well.

What do you suggest?
andrusk
im just using the one that came with my case, but i havent had any problems at all, it works really well. and its 420w.
mxrider623
if you want a good psu get an Antec or Kingwin they both make very good and cool looking power supplies http://www.kingwin.com/prod_list.asp?cid=9 http://www.antec-inc.com/pro_powerSupply.html or just look at these reviews for power supplies http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews.php
justinal
im using enermax 430 but their not mid grade ps but their worth the extra money
DimensioN
well i use a levicom 420W dual fan.. i could get a enermax 420W dual fan, but that would only cost my twice as much. and i'm very happy with the levicom, nothing to complain about smile.gif
cptkook
enermax 550W dual fan
posey
Enermax and Antec power supplies in my systems wink.gif
Capo
When a PS says "dual fan," does that always mean it has one fan blowing out of the case, then one inside of the case?
mxrider623
it just means that it has two fans. ive seen psu's with four fans so if it has two fans that doesnt mean it has one outside and one inside. smack.gif
Capo
The main reason I'm asking, is because I was reading it was better to have one that blew from both sides for the best airflow. If this is indeed true, how do I know if one does it or not? I haven't seen any that directly mentioned doing this.

Here is a pic of what I was reading:





Is this true? Or would someone suggest something else?
mxrider623
it seems like that would be true. you would just look at a picture of the PSU you want to buy to see if the fans point down or buy one that has 4 fans and there will be fans pointing in all directons. smack.gif
Capo
Does anyone have PS with the showed "preferable" airflow choice? If so, do you remember where you got your PS at?
localguru
I just bought a really cheap 500w, dual fan, one on bottom and one in back, for like 20 bucks. it's an achive I think is the name brand

here the link http://www.pcimicro.com/.sc/ms/dd/10473255...20REATAIL%20BOX
mxrider623
yeah mine is like in the picture i got it with my case from http://www.frozencpu.com/ it is a turbolink 420w Model number:CWT-420ATX-12v
Capo
Thanks for those links!
Tony_Toughnuts
400 watt

plenty of power =)
PsykoHatchet
just ordered a Vantec Stealth 420 Watt from KDComputers.com it should come in some time this week
mxrider623
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just ordered a Vantec Stealth 420 Watt from KDComputers.com it should come in some time this week
thats the same one i got but i got the 520 watt. smack.gif
mxrider623
this one!!!!!!!!! smack.gif
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