What powersupply to use

Ace123 · 21-November-05, 10:31 AM

This is mostly directed at you top amd Opty overclockers.
I now have my shiny new dfi lanparty, opteron 148 cabne, saphire x800 gto2, and Ocz 4000 vx ram.
How to make it sing?
Has anyone tried that Hiper 580 watter while under heavy overclockling loads?
Necro what power supply would you recommend?
Anyone else have real good luck with any other power supplies?

I dont wanna plug this thing in until im sure I have the right voltage to make this thing scream (lost my last mobo to an ultra x-connect power supply)

lAnonymousl · 21-November-05, 10:55 AM

I've had good results with the OCZ Powerstream 520W. And if you've got the money there's always PC P&C.

Here's a good review you may also want to check out. Done in UK so some may not be available here:
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.ph...power%20supply

Ace123 · 21-November-05, 11:29 AM

I was just checking out the OCZ powerstream 600watt
Anyone try this out yet? looks like it could be worth checking out
http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-116.html
Looks like the modstream 520 looks good to from that article.

The Dragon Reborn · 21-November-05, 02:13 PM

What about this one?
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?pag...item=301&num=1

It is the Enermax Liberty 620W (EL620AWT)

Or one of these;
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article247-page1.html

Which are the Seasonic S12-500 & S12-600 Power Supplies..

All three of these are higly efficient... which means less heat & noise plus a lower power bill...

TDR

sandalfon · 21-November-05, 03:00 PM

Using Antec NeoPower and OCZ Modstream. Both at 480. Silent enough and works fine. When buying always check for amps on the 12v rail, most cheap PSUs can have a wattage over 500 but work as a 300 due to low amps.

lAnonymousl · 21-November-05, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace123


	I was just checking out the OCZ powerstream 600watt Anyone try this out yet? looks like it could be worth checking out http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-116.html Looks like the modstream 520 looks good to from that article.

Yes, from what I've read it works well, just like all of the Powerstream line, but since you're in the same pricerange as a PC Power & Cooling 510 Deluxe at that point I don't see a reason to consider it.

Another resource:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=56231

Dex · 21-November-05, 03:38 PM

Seasonic 600W. Period.

Ator · 21-November-05, 06:57 PM

I've been using an Antec NeoHE 550W power supply for about 3 weeks now. The voltages are extremely accurate, and it's driving a crapload of fans, lights, and overclocked X2, 2 hard drives, and other stuff with no problem. All of the voltage outputs are within .04v or the rated level. (example: my 12v rail is at 11.96v). It also doesn't dump ANY heat into my case, and is extremely silent (WAY quieter than my old Thermaltake 500W).

Oh yeah...it also has 3 12v rails.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=28550

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103941

Resq47 · 21-November-05, 10:01 PM

I went with the OCZ Powerstream 520W for my opty 146 build. It's the best PSU I've ever used and I have no complaints other than price. But you get what you pay for, so...

Ace123 · 22-November-05, 01:19 AM

Man Im really leaning towards the Pc power and cooling hype. Its teetering between that and the powerstream 600. I need to be bumped one way or the other. Come on NECRO tell me something good about this thing.

Ace123 · 22-November-05, 08:08 PM

Pc power and cooling 510 Sli will be here friday. hope is worth 2 c-notes.

Ator · 22-November-05, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace123


	Pc power and cooling 510 Sli will be here friday. hope is worth 2 c-notes.

Damn good choice. You shouldn't be disappointed.

Resq47 · 22-November-05, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace123


	Pc power and cooling 510 Sli will be here friday. hope is worth 2 c-notes.

Holy wha! Does it come with XM radio too?

Ace123 · 22-November-05, 10:50 PM

It should come with sirius sattalite radio and an espresso machine.

Resq47 · 23-November-05, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace123


	It should come with sirius sattalite radio and an espresso machine.

Funny thing is that a couple of years ago a $100 Antec case/psu was 'real money' to me. Then I just boght that OCZ for ~$130 and dropped it into the Antec... Thank doG for raises!

21-November-05, 10:31 AM		#1 (permalink)
Ace123 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	What powersupply to use This is mostly directed at you top amd Opty overclockers. I now have my shiny new dfi lanparty, opteron 148 cabne, saphire x800 gto2, and Ocz 4000 vx ram. How to make it sing? Has anyone tried that Hiper 580 watter while under heavy overclockling loads? Necro what power supply would you recommend? Anyone else have real good luck with any other power supplies? I dont wanna plug this thing in until im sure I have the right voltage to make this thing scream (lost my last mobo to an ultra x-connect power supply)

21-November-05, 10:55 AM		#2 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	I've had good results with the OCZ Powerstream 520W. And if you've got the money there's always PC P&C. Here's a good review you may also want to check out. Done in UK so some may not be available here: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.ph...power%20supply Last edited by lAnonymousl; 21-November-05 at 11:01 AM..

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21-November-05, 11:29 AM		#3 (permalink)
Ace123 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	I was just checking out the OCZ powerstream 600watt Anyone try this out yet? looks like it could be worth checking out http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-116.html Looks like the modstream 520 looks good to from that article.

21-November-05, 02:13 PM		#4 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech	What about this one? http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?pag...item=301&num=1 It is the Enermax Liberty 620W (EL620AWT) Or one of these; http://www.silentpcreview.com/article247-page1.html Which are the Seasonic S12-500 & S12-600 Power Supplies.. All three of these are higly efficient... which means less heat & noise plus a lower power bill... TDR

21-November-05, 03:00 PM		#5 (permalink)
sandalfon Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Using Antec NeoPower and OCZ Modstream. Both at 480. Silent enough and works fine. When buying always check for amps on the 12v rail, most cheap PSUs can have a wattage over 500 but work as a 300 due to low amps.

21-November-05, 03:38 PM		#7 (permalink)
Dex Retr-hoe Reviewer	Seasonic 600W. Period.

21-November-05, 06:57 PM		#8 (permalink)
Ator At-Whore	I've been using an Antec NeoHE 550W power supply for about 3 weeks now. The voltages are extremely accurate, and it's driving a crapload of fans, lights, and overclocked X2, 2 hard drives, and other stuff with no problem. All of the voltage outputs are within .04v or the rated level. (example: my 12v rail is at 11.96v). It also doesn't dump ANY heat into my case, and is extremely silent (WAY quieter than my old Thermaltake 500W). Oh yeah...it also has 3 12v rails. http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=28550 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103941

21-November-05, 10:01 PM		#9 (permalink)
Resq47 Apex Techie Lite	I went with the OCZ Powerstream 520W for my opty 146 build. It's the best PSU I've ever used and I have no complaints other than price. But you get what you pay for, so...

22-November-05, 01:19 AM		#10 (permalink)
Ace123 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Man Im really leaning towards the Pc power and cooling hype. Its teetering between that and the powerstream 600. I need to be bumped one way or the other. Come on NECRO tell me something good about this thing.

22-November-05, 08:08 PM		#11 (permalink)
Ace123 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Pc power and cooling 510 Sli will be here friday. hope is worth 2 c-notes.

22-November-05, 10:50 PM		#14 (permalink)
Ace123 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	It should come with sirius sattalite radio and an espresso machine.