Help with new powersupply choice

[Nuno]

After all those years with a generic 300W that has served me well, it´s close to its limits now I added a 80Gb Barracuda. Voltages went down: 3.1V and 4.8V on the 3.3 and 5V rails aren´t a good sign for sure...

Anyway, my 2 choices on my budget (no more than 80€) are:
- Antec Truepower 330W (79€)
- Thermaltake Purepower 420W (77€)

Any opinions or review links are welcome.

[The PIT]

If had to go for a power supply now I would go for Antec true power. Possibly becuase I found there web site pretty convincing.

[Wombat]

See if you can find this supply. I have one, and it's very good for the money.

http://www.newegg.com/app/Viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=450%2Cpower&searchdepa=0&srchFor=allied

[Kruzin]

I got an Antec true power a few weeks ago, and so far so good (on the second try).
The first one I got was the 450watt model, and when I hooked it up and powered up, it made a really nice light show, tossing sparks all over the inside of my case.
When I took it back, they where out of the 450s, so I got a 550 instead, and it's working great.

What I like about these TurePower models:
Dual variable speed fans
Designated variable case fan leads
Mobo connector to monitor fan speed
LOTS of connectors
Long wires (this thing could easily run in the biggest tower case, and still have plenty of wire left over)

[GNEP]

I'm happy with my new CWT (Channel Well) 430W jobbie.

It's nice and heavy

[UtwigMU]

IIRC there were some issues with some Antec PSU's and Ati Radeons 9700. See Thank You and Fsck You ATI thread on Ars.

[Nuno]

Actually the choice must be between the two I mentioned.
I´ve read very good things about Antec, but on the few reviews on the Thermaltake it´s been flawless to.
All the lines have more amperage on the Thermaltake than the Antec (as simple watts aren´t always a good measure about PSU´s) but Antec has a more strict tolerance, 3-5% while Thermaltake goes up to 10% on the 12V line.

[ZokesPro]

My Enermax 350W is great, my buddy also has one and we've been using them for a combined year now without problems.

[rugger]

UtwigMU,

After reading that thread, the only thing that I can determine is:

There are a LOT of idiots in this world

Sheeze.

Buy an Aopen power supply. It is not the best, won't attract woman, won't make your motherboard voltage readings perfect. But they seem to be solidly built, and very reliable units that seem to live up to their power ratings without making a fuss.

I am also aware that Aopen power supplies are often just rebadged power supplies from other cheaper makers. I still stand by my opinion though. I have seen very few dead Aopen power supplies over the last few years.

[ZokesPro]

Originally posted by rugger
Buy an Aopen power supply. It is not the best, won't attract woman, won't make your motherboard voltage readings perfect.

Speak for yourself. Dude there are hundreds of models, actresses and all sort of beautiful women that flock to my computer just so they get to see my Enermax PSU. I get so many women it's starting to annoy me!

[rugger]

Originally posted by ZokesPro


Speak for yourself. Dude there are hundreds of models, actresses and all sort of beautiful women that flock to my computer just so they get to see my Enermax PSU. I get so many women it's starting to annoy me!

ROFL

"Bad Jokes ZokesPro" strikes again

[Marshmallowman]

hmm...my 300watt aopen (from hx-08 case) , died a horrible death.

My compter is running quite nicely on a codegen 400watt, the cheapest one I could find

[Greebe]

Speak for yourself. Dude there are hundreds of models, actresses and all sort of beautiful women that flock to my computer just so they get to see my Enermax PSU. I get so many women it's starting to annoy me!

STOP! they are all escapees from the local mental institution!

or

pr0n doesn't count

[WyWyWyWy]

Originally posted by Greebe


STOP! they are all escapees from the local mental institution!

Or... ZokesPro escaped from the mental institution?

Anyway, has anyone heard of/tried 2theMax "Evil Cow King" PSU? They are very famous in Asia and they seem to be very solid built.

[WyWyWyWy]

Forgot to mention... 2theMax IS Epox.