Author Topic: Power Supplies  (Read 2860 times)

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That much more? Screw it, unless I can find something better by the end of the day I'm probably going to get the 500w Enhance. If I need the extra power later, which won't happen for another year or two at least, I'll get a better one. But before go and buy this, do you know if Enhance supplies have a history of frying or being dead on arival? The lack of reviews does not help my decision.

 

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They have done very well on Jonnyguru's tests (which are probably the most comprehensive out there) and have recently become popular over at the Anandtech forums. That's about all I know about them, although you could look at any reviews of the identical Silverstones.

If you must have one with a big reputation behind it, the OCZ 520W Powerstream is worth considering. They tend to go for around $100 after a $25 rebate, although it takes a few months to get the rebate. I have one of these, although I got it over a year ago and these days the 500W Enhance is overall comparable for at least $30 less. I suppose it does look cooler though. :p

Just get something and forget about it; any of the ones I've mentioned here will do you fine. A decent power supply is not exactly the sort of thing you can have much buyer's remorse with. :D
« Last Edit: October 29, 2006, 12:54:43 pm by CP5670 »

  
Thanks for the help. I bought that 500w Enhance about an hour ago. I checked around some more and it really was my best option. Hopefully it will work well for me.