Selecting a Power Supply

[O Nemesis 0]

I need more power because 350w is just not enough. I want a PSU with 600w or more and the PSU has to have AFPC and more than 80% efficiency at full load. It must be modular too. Another thing that would be nice is blue LED's. Are there any quality PSU's that can be recommended?

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[madmat]

The Tt Toughpower 750 I reviewed a bit ago should fit the bill nicely. No blue LEDs but it has everything else you're after.

 

[O Nemesis 0]

So I read your review and I think this will fit nicely in my NZXT Apollo Case. However will the Thermaltake sticker thing that says tough power be on the window side (left if you're in front of case)?

 

[madmat]

Yep, it is.

 

[O Nemesis 0]

So I've been thinking about buying a toughpower 750w. But then I came across the Silverstone ST75F ATX12V/ EPS12V 750W

here are the links for both
silverstone :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817256009
thermaltake: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153038

Which one should I get? They are the exact same price

 

[madmat]

Depends on if you have enough room for an oversized PSU or not. The Tt is just a tad bigger than a regular ATX power supply while the Silverston is huge. Myself I'd go with the smaller of the two since they're both solid performers and both deliver on their ratings.

 

[sbrehm72255]

I'd also go for the Tt Toughpower. they're a solid PSU made by Channel Well and have a pretty solid rep. I'm using a Xclio, which is basicly the same PSU (Channel Well), and couldn't be more pleased with it.

 

[Baron]

The Corsair HX520/620 would also be a good choice.
The only thing it lacks is the bling of an led fan.

 

[Rory Buszka]

The Corsair power supplies are Seasonic-designed, and very quiet as reviewed by SilentPCReview. If you do not care about Bling (as I do not), the HX supplies from Corsair are probably the best options.

 

[Rob Williams]

Ahh, Seasonic makes those. I actually just received one, and I have to say it looks extremely solid. Can't wait to pop it in a machine. Even the packaging is the best I've seen for a PSU, heh.

 

[madmat]

The new X-Pro series from Ultra are pretty solid, I've got a prototype 600W unit that I've been playing with and it's nice as heck. No modular cables sadly but still pretty spanky.

 

[Rob Williams]

What's the X-Pros offer over their other non-modular supplies?

 

[madmat]

The 600W version I have has a single 12V rail, 80%+ efficiency, APFC and is a very solid PSU.

 

[Rob Williams]

Ahh nice, sounds good. Ultras been pumping out some great stuff lately.

 

[werty316]

With the G80 out and about and the R600 just around the corner its good to see Ultra is keeping up to date.

Ultra X-Pro 750W
A single 12V rail with 50A is darn good.

 

[BloodSugarWilksM]

How do you know if a PSU will fit into a particular case??

I am buying this PSU and this case does anyone know if they will work together?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811146027

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703005

Thanks so much!

 

[Rory Buszka]

It looks like any other standard-length ATX power supply to me. You should be good in that case even with an extended-length power supply like their Silencer 750W.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[BloodSugarWilksM]

Awesome, thanks - I'm so excited and such a geek!

 

[madmat]

The Silencer 610 is a bit bigger than a standard ATX PSU to the tune of 1.5" to 2.0" but it still should be fine in that case, I don't see you having any issues.

 

[Rory Buszka]

Well, so it is.

Silencer 610: 7.1" deep
ATX Standard: 5.9" deep

So, the Silencer 610 is actually 1.2" deeper than the standard ATX power supply. I suppose I should have done more homework before I said that it looked like a standard ATX power supply, instead of just eyeballing it.