cant choose, must seek arbitraton...

bigmike504 · 03-30-2007, 07:33 AM

I need help choosing which of these two PSU's to put into my new Antec 900... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Both of them have around same wattage so thats not really what im concerned with, im more concerened with dependability, easiness of routing cables and managing them, and cooling...

Case (Antec 900) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

PSU choice 1 (OCZ GameXstream 700w) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002

PSU choice 2 (Antec True Power Trio 650w) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001

Cost isnt a factor

Thank you in advance,

-bigmike504

**manic** · 03-30-2007, 08:27 AM

Both are fine choices, you should not have any problem with either.
If its about the money go for the antec. But I do like the ocz. Installed
one on a machine awhile back. Nice look a few more watts, pretty clean
setup.

**Kalim** · 03-30-2007, 08:40 AM

Probably this: http://www.provantage.com/antec-tp3-650~7ANTS02L.htm

bigmike504 · 03-31-2007, 07:24 AM

Thanks! ^_^

Tumbleweed36 · 03-31-2007, 07:42 AM

Hi,

The Antec would be the best of those two. YOu might also want to look at ZipZoomFly, because they have the Corsair 620 on sale right now for $20.00 off if you order today. That is one great power supply...top of the line quality. I think the total price is something like $124 after rebate. FREE shipping included.

If money is no object, then consider the PC Power and Cooling supplies or the Seasonic 700. Those are both really great, but higher priced.

**Kalim** · 03-31-2007, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

YOu might also want to look at ZipZoomFly, because they have the Corsair 620 on sale right now for $20.00 off if you order today. That is one great power supply...top of the line quality. I think the total price is something like $124 after rebate. FREE shipping included.

Ditto to that, certainly!

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=373110

I'd take it over the Antec TP3-650 mainly because it has 50A on the 12V alone = 600W

And yes, it can hack that within tolerance perfectly.

Make sure you don't have a socket 462/754/939/478 motherboard. With many, it won't even POST due to -5V rail requirements it leaves out.

bigmike504 · 03-31-2007, 05:54 PM

Well, ok it looks like I am probably going to go with the Antec...

Only problem I saw with it besides some bad newegg reviews is the cables look really messy and look how clean the OCZ's cables look...

The reason why this concerns me is because the Antec has no mobo tray and I still want to have a clean look within my case and no wire spaghetti...

This will also be my first time installing a PSU, and the OCZ just looked easier overall.

So, you sure I can handle the Antecs messy cables with no prior expirience with PSU's?

Tumbleweed36 · 03-31-2007, 06:06 PM

Hi Mike,

Don't misunderstand, I think the OCZ is an excellent power supply and I would use one in a machine without hesitation. You really have an option here to purchase any of these and have them work IMHO. Those of us who have replied have given you some personal preferences, but OCZ is a very nice power supply (and the best looking of the bunch).

Don't worry about putting a new power supply in, it is a piece of cake. Something like four screws and away you go. Just get some cable ties and put out of the way what you don't use.

Post back with questions/concerns.

**PanamaGal** · 03-31-2007, 07:38 PM

If cost is not a factor, this one is better than both of them:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151028

**TheMatt** · 03-31-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanamaGal

If cost is not a factor, this one is better than both of them:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151028

I agree here, Seasonic is a top notch company, and you should get a PSU from them if you can spend the money.

Tumbleweed36 · 04-01-2007, 04:42 AM

Hi,

No disagreement on that one. That is the brand that I use in my personal computers.

**Kalim** · 04-01-2007, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmike504

This will also be my first time installing a PSU, and the OCZ just looked easier overall.

So, you sure I can handle the Antecs messy cables with no prior expirience with PSU's?

Just keep a look on the manual with the PSU and the connector interface (surface of contact) aswell and you'll know where each connector goes. Look on what its connecting to and it will make sense (pointer arrows and usually only one way fit).

Not all of the connections are usually used up, but you will have 6-pin PCIe (graphics card), 4-pin molex (optical drives and harddrives), the SATA connectors (SATA optical drives and harddrive), the 4-pin floppy connector (floppy drive), the 20 or 24-pin connector (for motherboard), 4-pin and/or 8-pin EPS connector (for CPU) and thats pretty much all you need to connect to the motherboard from the PSU.

The more extra's you have, the more connections that are required. Don't forget to connect the flat wide cables (IDE) for the floppy drive, for your harddrive/optical drive if they're PATA or the SATA cables if they're SATA drives. The fans will also need to be connected onto the motherboard, obviously. The rest of the cabling can be zip-tied (usually included) to a bunch at one side away from frontal view, or many SeaSonic builds also include sticky side mounts to attach and route the cabling (used or unused) to the side of the case at different points. Nifty for leaving plenty of airflow room too.

The Antec TP3 is a solid choice. Made by SeaSonic but a better price/performance ratio.

03-30-2007, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigmike504 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 69 OS: XP	cant choose, must seek arbitraton... I need help choosing which of these two PSU's to put into my new Antec 900... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Both of them have around same wattage so thats not really what im concerned with, im more concerened with dependability, easiness of routing cables and managing them, and cooling... Case (Antec 900) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 PSU choice 1 (OCZ GameXstream 700w) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002 PSU choice 2 (Antec True Power Trio 650w) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001 Cost isnt a factor Thank you in advance, -bigmike504

03-30-2007, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,226 OS: xp	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... Both are fine choices, you should not have any problem with either. If its about the money go for the antec. But I do like the ocz. Installed one on a machine awhile back. Nice look a few more watts, pretty clean setup. __________________

03-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,609 OS: Many	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... Probably this: http://www.provantage.com/antec-tp3-650~7ANTS02L.htm

03-31-2007, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigmike504 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 69 OS: XP	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... Thanks! ^_^

03-31-2007, 07:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,108 OS: XP Professional	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... Hi, The Antec would be the best of those two. YOu might also want to look at ZipZoomFly, because they have the Corsair 620 on sale right now for $20.00 off if you order today. That is one great power supply...top of the line quality. I think the total price is something like $124 after rebate. FREE shipping included. If money is no object, then consider the PC Power and Cooling supplies or the Seasonic 700. Those are both really great, but higher priced. __________________ ---------- Last edited by Tumbleweed36 : 03-31-2007 at 08:01 AM.

03-31-2007, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigmike504 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 69 OS: XP	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... Well, ok it looks like I am probably going to go with the Antec... Only problem I saw with it besides some bad newegg reviews is the cables look really messy and look how clean the OCZ's cables look... The reason why this concerns me is because the Antec has no mobo tray and I still want to have a clean look within my case and no wire spaghetti... This will also be my first time installing a PSU, and the OCZ just looked easier overall. So, you sure I can handle the Antecs messy cables with no prior expirience with PSU's?

03-31-2007, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,108 OS: XP Professional	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... Hi Mike, Don't misunderstand, I think the OCZ is an excellent power supply and I would use one in a machine without hesitation. You really have an option here to purchase any of these and have them work IMHO. Those of us who have replied have given you some personal preferences, but OCZ is a very nice power supply (and the best looking of the bunch). Don't worry about putting a new power supply in, it is a piece of cake. Something like four screws and away you go. Just get some cable ties and put out of the way what you don't use. Post back with questions/concerns. __________________ ----------

03-31-2007, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
PanamaGal Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama Posts: 1,240 OS: WinXP Pro SP2; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista Ultimate; Vista Business	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... If cost is not a factor, this one is better than both of them: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151028 __________________ It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

04-01-2007, 04:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,108 OS: XP Professional	Re: cant choose, must seek arbitraton... Hi, No disagreement on that one. That is the brand that I use in my personal computers. __________________ ----------