[KingofLodis]

ENERMAX EG651P-VE FM(24P) ATX 550W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103437

Ultra / V-Series / 600-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / 20/24-Pin / SATA Ready / Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2143206&Tab=1&NoMapp=0

Which of these is better?

(I plan on putting this into a pretty good gaming system. E6600 CPU & a good-semi-good Mobo and the like))

 

[Doby]

http://www.techsupportforum.com/f70/outdated-power-supply-information-and-selection-107466.html

Have a read that sticky will explain alot about psu's, in this case I would say the enermax is better

 

[KingofLodis]

I looked at the stuff on the power supply information post before, and I looked at the psu's I mentioned, but I just wanted an outside opinion on it... I thought the enermax would be better to... but the second one is on sale, so I had to make sure before I bought the wrong one.
Thank you

 

[Doby]

Did you notice the psu sticky has recommended psu's, maybe check them out along with there current prices and compare

 

[Tumbleweed36]

Hi,

If I were you, I would hold the phone and don't order until you do a little more research. While the Enermax has been a great supply for years, we are getting many reports (read the reviews) of a lot of DOA or early failures. The other supply, well, it doesn't belong even in the class of an Enermax IMHO. I would not recommend that supply for you.

 

[floydfan]

ultra has gotten better, and it uses much better oems than young year that gave ultra its horrible reputation, but theyre not as trustworthy as more reputable builders. i have an enermax that i bought a few months ago and have no problems with it, however there are plenty of alternatives as well, just look around on newegg.

 

[PanamaGal]

Too many people don't spend enough time, and money, on their power supply purchase. I know everyone has a budget, but you pretty much get what you pay for with power supplies. There aren't any outstanding performers out there for $40-50. Enough pontificating. Here you go, blows them both away:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817151027

 

[Tumbleweed36]

Hi,

PanamaGal has hit a home run with that recommendation. That is one of the best 550 supplies on the market and at a great price with the rebate for $129.99. That supply is heads and shoulders above the Enermax that you selected and is more powerful than a lot of major brand supplies that are higher wattage. Good Job PanamaGal.

 

[milehile]

I was going to get this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817371002

:for my setup in my signature. For $80 after mail-in rebate, and free shipping (and the constant recommendations for this one from this forum) you can't beat it or go wrong. Am I right?

 

[Kalim]

Yes milehile :sayyes:

Same manufacturer, better pricing, reviewed excellently, better amperage and wattage.

 

[KingofLodis]

Hmm... There's another power supply that I wanted to compare the enermax too... It has 3x12v rails...19A each...

Isn't 3x19A better than the 36A single on the enermax? =\

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817371001

 

[TheMatt]

Here is a good quality 600 w PSU with the same amps and a nice rebate on it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341001

Isn't 3x19A better than the 36A single on the enermax? =\

Yes, because you multiply 3 x 19.

 

[KingofLodis]

Here is a good quality 600 w PSU with the same amps and a nice rebate on it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341001

Yes, because you multiply 3 x 19.

So the Antec one that I mentioned is better than the enermax?
I asked specifically about the antec and enermax cause the antec one is on sale at a store and I was recommended the enermax... And atm, the antec is cheaper than the enermax... And I want to take advantage of that if the antec is better

 

[TheMatt]

The Antec Trio is definitely a better PSU. Now counting the Watts, it has better Current (Amps) and a higher efficiency.

 

[Tumbleweed36]

Hi,

I agree, Antec Trio is definitely a better PSU.

 

[KingofLodis]

So out of the 3 we compared that I posted, the results: Ultra < Enermax < Antec Trio...

And they'd all pretty much work on the same motherboards and stuff?

 

[Tumbleweed36]

Hi,

I just could not recommend the ULTRA. The other ones IMHO are quality supplies that would do the job.

 

[KingofLodis]

Alrighty then, I'll go looken for the Antec Trio then

Ultra is out of the game then

And from what you guys say Enermax PSU < Antec Trio PSU, that's my choice Thank you for confirming and helping me

 

[TheMatt]

You're welcome.

 

[KingofLodis]

I noticed that this one has 2x12v 18A rails... Would that be better than the single one on the Enermax?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153042

(The other power supply was on sale, and the last one that they had was used, and someone returned it... So I was afraid of buying it because I didn't have a way of testing the other power supply at that moment in time... so now I'm looking for another one >_<)

Is the PSU I just posted any better than the enermax?