Witch is a better idea?

[davie23223]

Since my bro baught his new bfg 6600 gt oc his computer has been freezing alot with his 350W 12v@12A PSU, he wants me to get him a better power supply. All he does is game, he just needs a good power supply to run the 6600 GT, he doesnt need some fancy top of the line one. He gave me $75, I was planning on getting this Nikao PSU with 450W

Nikao:
450W
+3.3V...+5V....+12V....-12V....-5V.....-5VSB
..26A.....28A....30A.....0.8A...0.3A.....2.0A

It has 12V@30A, this PSU cost $50 with tax and everything it goes to almost $70. So than when I kept searching for more psu's I found this really good deal, An awesome Computer Case with a 450W PSU for $50, after tax its only $60

the PSU in case:
450W
+3.3V...+5V....+12V....-12V.....-5V...-5VSB
..30A.....50A....25A.....0.8A.....0.5A...2.5A

It looks like the ratings on this PSU are all higher than the Nikao one except for the +12V rail with 30A. I've also read good reviews about this computer case+psu combo.

So what im wondering is, does 5 amps make a difference on the 12V rail.
Nikao: +12V@30A
Case+PSU: +12V@25A

I've read PSU 101 and it says for midrange gamers should have +12V@25A, my bro is only a midrange gamer that plays WoW most of the time.

Is it werth the extra money to get 5 more amps, because that case+psu i think is an awesome deal, the case lights up and its big and has case fans that glow.

 

[Fuzz]

If it were me i would go with the case/PSU combo. Running a 6600gt oc the 5A wont be a problem.

 

[ckfordy]

get the case/powersupply combo. its a better deal for your money and 5 amps wont be that much of a difference with a 6600 gt.