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    Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    I am looking to get one of these psu, reliability, stability and low noice are important. Price difference between them is marginal.

    All suggestions welcome.

    Many thanks in advance
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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    what are you trying to power?

    620w corsair HX whisper is quiet, stable and reliable and will power most systems unless it's SLi ultra's and 10 hard drives lol even then it might do the job

    ..it's SLi ultra's and 10+ hard drives isnt it

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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    If i had that sort of cash for a PSU for those 2 mentioned id be hitting the stores for an Enermax Infiniti.
    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=539645

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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    Nothing too big, got a Supermicro H8DCE mobo which is very fussy about it's power supply. Min rec is 645w

    It seems those two are more than capable and cheap, without spending silly money on the 1000w.

    Looked at the infinity, seems the other two are better rated. which is why i narrowed my search to these two
    Last edited by vicar; 21-10-2007 at 11:13 PM. Reason: add
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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    hmm well i'm not gonna argue with that.. i don't know much about powering server stuff.

    It it were me i'd go for the seasonic as i've always trusted them and they are amazing quality (they build the corsair)

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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    Quote Originally Posted by staffsMike View Post

    It it were me i'd go for the seasonic as i've always trusted them and they are amazing quality (they build the corsair)
    I'll second that

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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    Thanks for your input and advice, will go for the seasonic.
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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    Quote Originally Posted by staffsMike View Post
    hmm well i'm not gonna argue with that.. i don't know much about powering server stuff.

    It it were me i'd go for the seasonic as i've always trusted them and they are amazing quality (they build the corsair)
    I agree out of the two you suggested in the OP

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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    A big thank you to staffsMike, amjedn and Biltzen just about to order one.
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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    Theres an Antec Quattro 850 in the for sale section for £82 if that helps. Should save you a fair few ££s

    http://forums.hexus.net/classifieds-...w-quattro.html

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    Re: Which is a better psu the Antec Quattro 850 or Seasonic X900?

    Just missed it, already placed order for seasonic. Thanks for the link.
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