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which PSU (poll)

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by tintin, 27 Apr 2006.

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Which PSU

  1. Fortron Source Epsilon 700W

    5 vote(s)
    10.6%

  2. Seasonic S12 600W

    30 vote(s)
    63.8%

  3. Other

    12 vote(s)
    25.5%
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  1. tintin

    tintin What's a Dremel?

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    After doing a bit of research my search for my future PSU is narrowing!!
    which one out of these two would your recommend for possible SLI/Crossfire, conroe, directx10 blah blah....
     
    tintin, 27 Apr 2006
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  2. atanum141

    atanum141 I fapped to your post!

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    Seasonic ANYDAY!
     
    atanum141, 27 Apr 2006
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  3. tintin

    tintin What's a Dremel?

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    Okay seasonic is going into a 3-0 lead here!!!
     
    tintin, 27 Apr 2006
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  4. RotoSequence

    RotoSequence Lazy Lurker

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    Seasonic all the way.
     
    RotoSequence, 27 Apr 2006
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  5. hitman012

    hitman012 Minimodder

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    I'd rank Seasonic up in the top 5 PSU manufacturers for definite. Very high quality, quiet units.
     
    hitman012, 27 Apr 2006
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  6. tintin

    tintin What's a Dremel?

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    so do you reckon that the 100watt difference between the two is not really worth much - i know watt's arent the main thing!!
     
    tintin, 27 Apr 2006
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  7. Veles

    Veles DUR HUR

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    Tagan make some very nice PSUs, quiet and reliable.
     
    Veles, 27 Apr 2006
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  8. BUFF

    BUFF What's a Dremel?

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    well, I bought the FSP700W.
    A little more research says that I probably could have got away with the 600W Epsilon though at £20 cheaper.

    & yes, Tagan are good too.
     
    BUFF, 27 Apr 2006
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  9. RotoSequence

    RotoSequence Lazy Lurker

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    Why'd you even ask for our opinions then? You obviously had already decided one way since it was contrary to 80% of the advice given :eyebrow:
     
    RotoSequence, 27 Apr 2006
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  10. hitman012

    hitman012 Minimodder

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    Different poster ;)
     
    hitman012, 27 Apr 2006
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  11. Highland3r

    Highland3r Minimodder

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    Gonna go against the flow here and say get a Tagan ;)
    SOOOO nearly ended up getting a S12 600w unit, but been SUPER impressed with this Tagan so far. It's a touch cheaper than the Seasonic and the rails are a little better too :D
     
    Highland3r, 27 Apr 2006
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  12. Kobalt

    Kobalt What's a Dremel?

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    I recently bought an antec 550W true power 2.0, (true control) with the volt control in front. I must say it's the best thing i've ever seen, i was able to almost double my OC without crashing, which was happening all the time with my other one if i went a bit too agressive.
    Now everything runs as smooth as a baby's butt, i'd recommend this one in a heartbeat :thumb:
     
    Kobalt, 28 Apr 2006
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  13. Amjedm

    Amjedm Minimodder

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    Fortron are under rated IMO but Seasonic on this occasion is what you should go for.

    The Seasonic S12 series has been revised with longer cables (should fit in the P180 without probs) and all cables are sleeved. No idea when they will make it to the UK.
     
    Amjedm, 28 Apr 2006
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  14. RotoSequence

    RotoSequence Lazy Lurker

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    Oops :duh: :blush:
     
    RotoSequence, 28 Apr 2006
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  15. Goreblast

    Goreblast What's a Dremel?

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    Macci uses the FSP which is good enough for me. Also they have a support forum on hexus.
     
    Goreblast, 29 Apr 2006
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  16. TMM

    TMM Modder

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    I'd say the Seasonic due to its extremely good efficiency (though it doesn't really affect the power to your computer heh). I doubt you'd be dissapointed with any FSP, Antec, Tagan, or Seasonic powersupply though.
     
    TMM, 29 Apr 2006
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  17. Awoken

    Awoken Gazing at the stars

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    Seasonic and FSP are both great makes, the only reason I went with seasonic is that I know its quiet and I don't know how loud the FSP is.
     
    Awoken, 29 Apr 2006
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  18. Goreblast

    Goreblast What's a Dremel?

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    not very - got one here - everything drowned out by the x1900 crossfire setup to be honest
     
    Goreblast, 29 Apr 2006
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  19. tintin

    tintin What's a Dremel?

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    Thank you all for the comments!! i think i'm going to go for the Seasonic S12 now although the enermax liberty 620W is running it close....
     
    tintin, 3 May 2006
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  20. ashikamlani

    ashikamlani What's a Dremel?

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    well the liberty is modular, and the seasonic not. IMO, its a simple choice. Modular PSU's are easier to work with.
     
    ashikamlani, 4 May 2006
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