is this any good of a psu?
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The Seasonic seen at the second link is a far better model. For a larger selection of different makes and models you may a look at the ones seen at the two other vendors at the links here.
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=cat&memx_menu=166&SID=
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=106
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=cat&memx_menu=166&SID=
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=106
ceewi1
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??? His links go to a Coolmax and a Silverstone.
Of those two, I'd favour the Silverstone. The Corsair is recommended is a great PSU, though.
Besides the type ...ooooooo
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you can readily see why the first link is not a good choice at all. There are a good number of better recommendations for a supply then one that's already on the... "foobar" list. 
It's also a good thing you stopped by. I came across a review on the Antec TP3 650w model you might want a look at. http://www.thinkcomputers.org/index.php?x=reviews&id=502
ceewi1
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hehe, those sort of reviews are good for a laugh every now and then. For one thing, he's using notoriously unreliable software tools to read the rails. Even worse, there's no specs posted for the test system. Taking a look at the pictures I think I can see why - it looks like a Socket A system with a lowend (no external power) video card. Testing a 650W PSU on a system that would draw <200W max? And with a CPU that draws its power off the 5V rail? I could go on, but I think you get my gist.Besides the type ...ooooooo
EDIT: Look at the timescale used for the so called 'ripple' measurement.
I've probably linked this one before, but here's what I consider a quality review of the unit: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=12&page_num=1
Really easy choice, get the Corsair.
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I could have used that article earlier when someone offered a different opinion on a different thread.
"All "multi-rail" PSU's are like that. One 12v line is split up into seperate groups of wires that manufactures like to call rails. Doesn't make a difference how many 12v "rails" a PSU has because its really just one big one."
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"All "multi-rail" PSU's are like that. One 12v line is split up into seperate groups of wires that manufactures like to call rails. Doesn't make a difference how many 12v "rails" a PSU has because its really just one big one."
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ceewi1
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Yes and no. While virtually all multi-rail PSUs have all their +12V rails fed by a single transformer and rectifier, the rails themselves are on separate transistors, which does provide a level of EMI filtering and short protection. There's also a limitation on the current that can be provided by any individual rail (OCP). It is therefore possible to overload an individual rail while still remaining within the total output spec of the PSU, hence multi-rail PSUs are questionable for systems with an unusual loading situation, unless you know the specifics of the rail distribution.
The TPIII is essentially a single rail unit - there's no OCP on any rail and no proper separation of the wire groups. While all Seasonic built units behave like this, this is not the case of most multi-rail units made by other manufacturers..
The TPIII is essentially a single rail unit - there's no OCP on any rail and no proper separation of the wire groups. While all Seasonic built units behave like this, this is not the case of most multi-rail units made by other manufacturers..