clamothe Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 I'm dying w/o my power supply!!!!!!!! it was a 4.5 year old antec sl350.. the caps were leaking I looked into the Antec TrueBlue480, but there were a substantial amount of complaints, most were people saying that the thing fried their cpu/mobo's.. which is NOT good. I definately really don't want to happen. So, i looked into PC P&C. Their "Power Supply Selecter" chose a Silencer 410 for my current rig. I don't want to spend a large amount of money on this, but I don't want it to break down in 4 years w/o warrenty (5 year warrenty on P&C's ), nor fry my components/itself. I *NEED* a power supply that I can depend on for all my upgrades in the upcoming 3-5 years. Here's my list of things that I'll be trying to get my hands on in the next few years. Probably more/different stuff as technology progresses, so this is just a rough estimate: -dual core chip (only one chip) -6800gt (not sli) -2x sata hd's (raid.. not that that matters) -1.5/2gb ram So, looking at that, do you guys think that the 410 silencer would work fine? It's pretty cheap, only $90. The same as the antec. I am also looking @ the 425-Deluxe, although for some reason it doesn't have PFC(?) Am I correct? I may be wrong on this, but it seems like something that should always be in a modern power supply, especially a expensive one. I like how it comes sleeved and shrink'd I'd probably eventually get to sleeving the silencer, but it'd be nicer for me just to get it sleeved. Okay, PCI-E! What is the deal? Do they use the PCI-E power connecters already? There's a 510-Express.. but that's really expensive . So.. umm... i mean... uh... if i had a pci-e graphics card, would that mean i'd have to get a new Power supply or do they make connecters (regular molex -> pci-e molex) thingies? Thanks B) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 I have an AnteC True Blue 480W. Works great. But now I am scared....when I reasearched it, I found no neagitive reviews, all seemed good! Hope it dosent fry my stuff! Cant answe any of your other questions but the bit about a Regualr moleX > PCI-e moleX, yes they do make them, IT simiply takes 2x moleX and goes to 1x PCI-e MoleX. They come with most (every?) PCI-e graphics card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamothe Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 Okay, well I have it down to the Silencer 410, and the turbo-cool 425-deluxe (pre-sleeved, very good job). Any suggestions? the 425 would DEFINATELY allow me to upgrade to hell... and it's presleeved, which is a bonus. the $45 more is worth it to me... so i guess i'll do it.. but i want to get some peeps oppinions first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henbenley Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 You could buy my Antec 550watt http://forums.overclockersclub.com/Fs_Ante...Psu-t44517.html I'll be putting up the pictures in a couple of minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamothe Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 k.. well now i've got the Antec neopower, OCZ modstream & powerstream, and PCP&C 425-deluxe in my mind. NeoPower: $126 ModStream 520: $120 (i could probably go with the 450w for $90) PowerStream 420: $101 (dun think i'd need to go with the 520 model.. maybe though) PCP&C 425-deluxe (turbocool): $140 So, out of those four.. or *maybe* another one if it's highly recommended, which one should I get? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentsoundguy32 Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 i have the powerstream 420W and the voltages are *dead* on it's definatly a good buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 I'm going for this Silverstone 520w looks pretty good. Dual 12v rails, pci-e, every review i've seen is good and it's 100 bucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamothe Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) [email protected]!! Now i'm even thinking about getting the 510-deluxe.. for $200.. gahgahgahgah! I don't need it... but I need SOMETHING quickly, and I don't want it to fry my comp or last me a short time... erm erme ermermermer! So, I guess I should just go with a neopower?!? I mean... it's 1/2 the price of the 510-deluxe... erm!! please, some suggestions! Yeah, powerstream volts are good.. but i probably am never going to be using them.. all I want is something that'll last me for a long time. maybe trueblue480? maybe modpower? probably not anything > $130 Edited February 13, 2005 by clamothe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICON57 Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 I have had a true blue 480 in my other system for over 2 years with no problems. I just bought a antec neo, after reading a MaximumPC magazine article that rated the neo with "10" and a kick butt award! Its about as future proof as you can get. The rails are rock solid under load! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendellrt Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 I have a Tt Silent Purepower 480w if anyone is interested. I only used it for a little while. PM me if so, with offers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesomedudde Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 get a zippy or fortron, especially if you don't want to fork out the cash for the pcp&c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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