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Old Apr 6, 2005, 10:42 PM   #1
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Hi I've got a p4 3.2e, 1 gig of ram, and a GeForce6800GT. My current psu(450watt) just seems that it is not enough. For instance if the pc is moved to much when it is on, the pc will shutoff and my pc isnt performing as it should. Ya, its probably all of the lights and fans I've got, but I wanted to know what would be some good psu's to get. My budget is 100-200 and looking at 500watt+?(is that enough maybe 600?), lights or cool factor dont matter as long as it performs well also. So if anyone knows, or has a good PSU lemme know!

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Old Apr 6, 2005, 11:20 PM   #2
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Try the OCZ Powerstream 520w. I've had it for a lil while now and it's pretty stable so far
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Old Apr 7, 2005, 03:16 AM   #3
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Try the OCZ Powerstream 520w. I've had it for a lil while now and it's pretty stable so far
great PSU should last a while or get a PC P&C 510w very nice im getting one for my next build this summer
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great PSU should last a while or get a PC P&C 510w very nice im getting one for my next build this summer
Gotta agree with both suggestions, but I prefer the PC Power & Cooling one itchy has suggested as my first choice. Either the 510 Express or the 510 SLI (has 2 PCI-E power connectors) though as they both support the newer Socket 775 power requirements. Another would be one from SilentX such as the iXtrema Pro 520. These a expensive though, but well worth it.

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i have a OCZ modstream 420, damn good psu.
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The OCZ Powerstream 520w that i currently have is by far the best PSU i've owned....
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Whats the rateings from PSU label for the rails, of the PSU you currently have?
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520w OCZ PowerStream hands down. 2amps weaker than the PC Power & Cooling PSU, and about $80 cheaper as well. Best bang for the buck if you get the PowerStream .
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