PSU Question

[Jay]

My Akasa 650W PSU has decided to die, it lights the green light on the motherboard but that is all it does!

I have tried my spare 480W Tagan and it powers up so I will be needing a new PSU

I currently have a Kandalf Case and I am wondering what PSU is best (the PSU is mounted sideways in this case)

The specs for my system are in the "My system" tab.

Thanks.

ps

I would like to be able to add an 8800GTX or better and a Q6600 in the near future.

[pompalomp]

I would highly recommend either the;
Corsair hx520w
HX520W
or if you want more room for adding more components
Corsair hx620w
HX620W

[Jay]

who makes them for Corsair?

[pompalomp]

No, corsair makes them.

[Jay]

I don't think Corsair make their own PSUs I think they buy them in and rebadge them.

[benwoodcock]

seasonic

[Jay]

thought so.. I think another US company also makes them.

I was thinking maybe closer to the 800W mark to be honest.

how about ....

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=539645

[LuckyNV]

A Corsair 620W can handle any single GPU and quad for a while yet.

that Enermax is an alright choice, but has short cables, only has extra 6A on the +12V over the Corsair, neither PSU is adequate if your machine did end up needing that 6A difference, plus the Corsair is cheaper.

[aidanjt]

A Corsair 620W can handle any two GPUs and a Quad for awhile yet.

[aggiestudd07]

i would highly recommend any OCZ psu from newegg. check my system for the one i have, i would advise against modular cabling

[Clunk]

i would advise against modular cabling

Why?

[staffsMike]

isn't newegg an American site..

Modular cabling is the way my friend. No problems with mine..in fact.. best PSU i've owned. (corsair 520w)

[aidanjt]

isn't newegg an American site..

Yes, he's from Texas

[LuckyNV]

he's probably referring to the slight increase of resistance with modular cabling, realistically though it isn't a problem.

[Jay]

how is this rated?

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=539645

or

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=654343

I will look into the OCZ but as this is a UK site newegg is no good for me.

[V|per]

I would highly recommend either the;
Corsair hx520w
HX520W
or if you want more room for adding more components
Corsair hx620w
HX620W

Quoted for absolute truth... the hx620w peak load is closer to 800w anyway, it will EASILY run 88gtx sli, quad core, 4 hdd's, 6 fans, fan controller, floppy drive and 2 opticals, as i've had one running that, and it can't have been getting hot, as the fan didn't even spin up any faster/louder

Yes they are re-badged seasonics, fantastic build quality, and the 620w version will be plenty future proof