Which PSU?

[jamesjames]

My system is going to consist of an X2 3800+, 7800GT, 1 gig corsair with hp. Which one would you suggest? I might be upgrading to SLI in the future so keep that in mind...

NZXT PF-500 500Watt Power Supply

Super Alien 500 Watt See Through Power Supply w/ Fan Speed Control

THERMALTAKE 480WATT POWER SUPPLY(SILVER COLOR)[-10]More

ULTRA X-Connect 500W ATX PS w/2 80mm Fans - Black SKU: ULT31554

Antec TPII-550 550Watt ATX 12V Power Supply

Aspire 600W DARK SIDE POWER ATX Power Supply(BLACK Color ATX-AS600W-BK)

Aspire 680W BEAST POWER ATX Power Supply(BLACK Color ATX-AS680W-BK)

Aspire 680W BEAST POWER W/ PFC ATX Power Supply(BLACK Color ATX-PFC680W-BK)

Enermax EG565P 535 Watt Power Supply (SLI-Ready)(Enermax EG565P 535 Watt Power Supply (SLI-Ready))

 

[34erd]

I would get either the enermax or the antec

 

[Chris Chan]

enermax definitely.

 

[Geoff]

can you give us the number of Amps on the +12V Rail(s) for each PSU

 

[jamesjames]

+12v total = 34A

Sounds good to me what do you think?

 

[jamesjames]

To be more specific...

ENERMAX EG565 FMA ATX12V VER2.0 535W POWER SUPPLY SUPPORTS

NVIDIA® SLI™ TECHNOLOGY
Specification More Product Info...


Model Name EG565P-VE EG565AX-VE(W)
AC Input P model:90V~135V or 180V~265V (selected by slide switch)
AX Model:90-264V(W)

DC Output Rating
DC Output Current（Min./Max.）
+3.3V 32A
+5V 32A
+12V1 18A
+12V2 18A
+12V total 34A
-12V 0.8A
+5Vsb 2.5A
Total Power 535W
Safety Approval P Series:UL, cUL, TUV, CB
AX Series: UL, cUL, TUV, CB,DEMKO , NEMKO , SEMKO, FIMKO
Cooling 8cm Fan * 1, 9cm Fan*1
Dimensions W150*H86*D140(mm)

 

[ceewi1]

Looks quite good, but it does depend on how much you'd be paying for each PSU.

 

[ReturnToEmpire]

+12V1 18A
+12V2 18A
+12V total 34A

doesnt 18 + 18 equal 36?

 

[ceewi1]

doesnt 18 + 18 equal 36?

Not always. The PSU is capable of putting out 18A on either 12V rail, but only to a total of 34A. PSUs generally can't put out full current on each rail at the same time, and max amerages are often measured on the premise that the rail indicated is the only one in use.

 

[myPCrocks]

My suggestion is this one here.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817711002

 

[ceewi1]

My suggestion is this one here.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817711002

Nice PSU, but way more expensive than the ones he's looking at. I'd say either the Antec or the enermax would best suit your needs. Just don't get the Thermaltake!