Inexpensive (not cheap) PSU for my setup?

[GilmourD]

OK, I'm looking to upgrade again, soon. Currently, I'm rocking a CoolerMaster RS-450-ACLY that's just not cutting it. If the machine's been on and warmed up and I shut it down, I can't turn it back on without waiting several minutes for it to cool down.

Anyway... I'm going to be running the following:

Processor: Athlon64 Venice 3000+ LBBLE 0520GPCW @ 2250 (9x250 4xHT) @ 1.497vcore (so far) (also eventually upgrading to an X2)
HSF: Thermalright XP-90 Retail (with included Thermalright 92mm fan)
Motherboard: DFI nF4 SLI Infinity
RAM: 2x1GB G.Skill F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ @ 200MHz (which I believe is held back by the PSU)
Video: eVGA GeForce 7900GS (one at first, but eventually a second for SLI)
Hard Drives: Western Digital WD1200JB and WD1600JS
Optical: BenQ DW1655 DVD/CD-R/RW
Digital Audio Recording: m-audio Delta44
Fans: 4 80mm fans (2 w/blue LEDs)

I'd like to keep it below $100 if possible. I'm thinking a Sparkle FSP in the 400-500 watt range, but figured I'd ask for my options, since reading everywher else has left me sorta . LOL

[burebista]

Silverstone Element Plus 500.

[GilmourD]

Originally Posted by burebista

Silverstone Element Plus 500.

If only the checkout didn't bring up errors, as I had mentioned in the other thread.

Is this the only option for me? I know it's a good one, but if there's anything I learned from my crazy mom it's to shop around and get all your options before committing.

[jonnyGURU]

I emailed Dead Eye Data about the error.

As for "options," I'll typically go to froogle.com and type in what I'm looking for, sort from lowest to highest price and then go with the vendor I know has a good reputation.

[clsA]

Here's another option the Enhance 500w
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-E5150GH

and the XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W is another good choice
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005

[GilmourD]

I'm pretty set on the ST50EF-Plus, but what I was wondering... How well do you think this would handle two 8600GTs in SLI? Of course, this is theoretical, since the 8600GT hasn't actually come out, yet... But... Whatcha think?

[madmat]

I dunno if there will be an 8600. The EVGA rep mentioned the 8500 and the 8300 Saturday at the nVidia event.

[GilmourD]

Originally Posted by madmat

I dunno if there will be an 8600. The EVGA rep mentioned the 8500 and the 8300 Saturday at the nVidia event.

Well, I guess, then, that the 8500 would be the mainstream 8 series card, like the 7600 is the mainstream 7 series card. But would a 500 watter with 36A on the 12V rails be enough for two of them, theoretically?

[madmat]

Dunno, I had no details as to what they are other than names and that could've been smoke up my butt for all I know.

[GilmourD]

Originally Posted by madmat

Dunno, I had no details as to what they are other than names and that could've been smoke up my butt for all I know.

I guess what I really want to know is if I'd be dumb for dropping extra money on the ST60F instead of the ST50EF. It's 42A on the 12V as opposed to 36A on the ST50EF, but I don't know how the efficiency's compare. But if the ST50EF would be good enough... I'd go for that as it's better for my overall budget. LOL