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efficient PSU for light gaming system?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:30 am
by Daox
I've been digging through 80plus.org trying to find high efficiency power supplies for my new build. It is a light gaming system that'll likely not need a ton of power. I'm thinking 350W supply would be fine. Does anyone have any good suggestions?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:46 pm
by dhanson865
Corsair VX450W, 80Plus certified and reviewed on SPCR.
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:17 pm
by NeilBlanchard
Hi,
My default PSU is the Fortron Source "Green" 300watt -- it is ~80% efficient, very quiet, and inexpensive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817104031
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:13 pm
by xan_user
Just got one today. Can't really tell any dif from the 300w seasonic. (it looks like a clone or generic version.)
Nice deal. thx Neil
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:43 am
by Daox
I was looking at the SeaSonic S12 II SS-330GB 330W. Its a bit more efficient than both of the others posted. Any other ideas? Are there any supplies out there that are around 300W and have 85+% efficiency?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:57 am
by Lawrence Lee
I would look at the OEM Seasonics - SS-350ET & SS-400-ET. They're not as quiet as the retail units, but they're the only 80Plus PSUs in their price range.
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:05 pm
by Daox
The 330GB is the same price as the 350ET on newegg atm with a $10 instant, and $10 mail in rebate.
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:14 pm
by Daox
I also found the Rosewill RG530-2. Average efficiency of 84.1% vs the 330GB's 82.7%. Looks to be the same price currently minus the 330GB's $10 MIR. Anyone have any info on the Rosewill?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:05 pm
by MikeC
Daox wrote:I also found the Rosewill RG530-2. Average efficiency of 84.1% vs the 330GB's 82.7%. Looks to be the same price currently minus the 330GB's $10 MIR. Anyone have any info on the Rosewill?
Don't do it. It's a rebranded something or other. I would not trust a low-name brand to be honest or accurate with all the specs.