PSU

[LunarMist]

Something happened and my power supply is a corpse. :crap:

What is the best quality PSU available in the 600W+ range that can handle 8 hard drives (minimal video) for less than $200. I want a PSU to last a few years and be quiet and reliable. The one I had was 550W, but not the high efficiency kind, so it ran incessantly and generated much heat. (I had to buy it at the local store when a previous system was dying.)

Another issue - The power supply must be available for someone to order in the morning from Newegg. Thanks.

 

[mubs]

Seasonic 650 Watt, $160 + shipping

 

[ddrueding]

I really like my Seasonic S12 700W, but that is out of your price range, so I'll second the 650W model

 

[fb]

I would also go with the Seasonic.

 

[Handruin]

The PC Power and Cooling 750 Quad will meet your needs and more. So far I've been very happy with it.

• 750W of continuous power and a peak power of 825W
• It features a powerful single 12V rail rated at 60A continuous

 

[LunarMist]

Do the modular connectors get in the way of anything?

 

[Mercutio]

I hate modular connectors. They stick out more. If I'm buying a 600W+ PSU, I'm probably going to need most of the cables, and frankly they just add another point of failure.

 

[ddrueding]

I like the modular cables, because I can order additional SATA ones and not include all the Molex.

 

[LunarMist]

Do you mean that the 10 x peripheral and 8 x SATA cannot be used together - i.e., extra cords are provided? Now I don't know what to do.

 

[ddrueding]

The Seasonic M12 700W (what I have) has the following connections on the back:

Hardwired:
ATX (20/24 pin)
4-Pin ATX 12V
8-Pin EPS 12V

Modular:
2x PCI-E
5x Everything else

The PCI-E cables that it ships with split, so each one can support 2 video cards (4 total)

The 5 "Everything Else" plugs can be used with any of the cables provided in any order. The ones included are:

2x 4-plug Molex
1x 2-plug Molex
1x 4-plug SATA
2x 2-plug SATA

Also included is a Molex->2 Floppy plug adapter

You can mix and match as you like. I also order several Antec SKU 30071, which are additional SATA connectors that snap on to existing cables with a #110 punchdown tool. These are wonderful, and let you get many more drives on a single cable.

 

[timwhit]

I bought the ENERMAX Liberty ELT500AWT ATX12V 500W

It seems to work pretty well. I bought it on a whim, any opinions?

 

[Bozo]

I bought an Antec Earthwatts a couple of months ago. It will allow me to run folding more aften and for longer periods of time. The electric bill is looking good.

Bozo :joker: