Good (and quiet) PSU to handle 8800GTX

[Skyguy]

A few people over at Anandtech recommended this site, and after looking around and reading some reviews, it seems I've come to the right place. Very impressive!!

I know this may be a bit premature, but DailyTech has released some preliminary, non-official benchmarks and power requirements of the new 8800 DX10 cards.......and it seems they are not as bad as most people had feared/imagined as far as power consumption/requirements go. It appears that a 600W PSU that pushes some good amps will do the trick for a single gpu, an overclocked C2D CPU, 2 hard drives, a few LED fans on a standard mid-tower system with nothing else fancy.......?

So I'm looking for a PSU that can handle a single GTX.....but I'd rather not have one that sounds like a jet engine (past mistakes ) and will easily invest an extra $50 for a better PSU.

I've read the reviews here and have cross-checked the positive ones against pricing......I'm not worried much about aesthetics since it will be mostly hidden.....here's what I'm thinking:

-Seasonic M12 600W
-Corsair 620HX (but isn't this just basically a Seasonic anyway?)
-Enermax Liberty 620W
-Silverstone Zeus 650W

Can anyone please critique these capable PSUs and offer any personal experience or recommendations, keeping in mind my DX10 and noise requirements? Each of them are in the same general price range, so a few bucks won't make a difference to me. The OCZ GameXstream is much more affordable and seems capable, so that may be another option......

I saw Jonny's post "Don't be Shy" LOL, so I'm not. I'm looking for some expert advice I'd really appreciate any help. Thanks.

[CAD4466HK]

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Originally Posted by Skyguy

A few people over at Anandtech recommended this site, and after looking around and reading some reviews, it seems I've come to the right place. Very impressive!!

I know this may be a bit premature, but DailyTech has released some preliminary, non-official benchmarks and power requirements of the new 8800 DX10 cards.......and it seems they are not as bad as most people had feared/imagined as far as power consumption/requirements go. It appears that a 600W PSU that pushes some good amps will do the trick for a single gpu, an overclocked C2D CPU, 2 hard drives, a few LED fans on a standard mid-tower system with nothing else fancy.......?

So I'm looking for a PSU that can handle a single GTX.....but I'd rather not have one that sounds like a jet engine (past mistakes ) and will easily invest an extra $50 for a better PSU.

I've read the reviews here and have cross-checked the positive ones against pricing......I'm not worried much about aesthetics since it will be mostly hidden.....here's what I'm thinking:

-Seasonic M12 600W
-Corsair 620HX (but isn't this just basically a Seasonic anyway?)
-Enermax Liberty 620W
-Silverstone Zeus 650W

Can anyone please critique these capable PSUs and offer any personal experience or recommendations, keeping in mind my DX10 and noise requirements? Each of them are in the same general price range, so a few bucks won't make a difference to me. The OCZ GameXstream is much more affordable and seems capable, so that may be another option......

I saw Jonny's post "Don't be Shy" LOL, so I'm not. I'm looking for some expert advice I'd really appreciate any help. Thanks.

If you want a "quite" PSU and a good one at that-Corsair 620HX
The M12 is a great PSU, but that 60mm fan.....
The Etasis built Zeus is great, but not known for its silence.....not modular like the others
I know the Corsair has 105C caps, pretty sure the Zeus does too
The Liberty? I would pass on it compared with the others....
The OCZ? same as above, but with ripple

[Skyguy]

Nice to get some quick, straight, and informative answers....some of the other forums I visit (*names withheld*) give me nothing but noob answers or things that are off-topic.......so thank you so far.

The Corsair does seem appealing....not cheap, but appealing as far as features and peformance go. I know I'm stretching here, but any idea how it would handle an 8800 GTX? According to DailyTech HERE, 620W on the Corsair should cover it. Anything in the crystal ball point to Yes or No?

[CAD4466HK]

Originally Posted by Skyguy

Nice to get some quick, straight, and informative answers....some of the other forums I visit (*names withheld*) give me nothing but noob answers or things that are off-topic.......so thank you so far.

The Corsair does seem appealing....not cheap, but appealing as far as features and peformance go. I know I'm stretching here, but any idea how it would handle an 8800 GTX? According to DailyTech HERE, 620W on the Corsair should cover it. Anything in the crystal ball point to Yes or No?

Check out jG's sticky about a BFG 8800GTX only needs a 400w PSU, in the GPU forum.
And if your stuck on that Silverstone, here's a nice mod for it, straight from
Silstone themselves http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-pp02.htm

[Skyguy]

Nice. But I'm actually not set on the Silverstone.....though I do like their Temjin TJ05 mid-tower case

I'll check out the Corsair some more. Thanks for the input, much appreciated. If anyone else wishes to add, by all means!!

[CAD4466HK]

Originally Posted by Skyguy

Nice. But I'm actually not set on the Silverstone.....though I do like their Temjin TJ05 mid-tower case

I'll check out the Corsair some more. Thanks for the input, much appreciated. If anyone else wishes to add, by all means!!

Post back when you get your purchase,
Goodluck

[burebista]

M-12 600. Deadly and silent. That little fan was designed for M-12 700 and for M-12 500/600 should kick in only in extreme conditions.
I'm pretty sure that in full-load at stock speeds with an 8800GTX you barely need 300W from PSU.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but since Corsair is a M-12 why not get the original? I prefer a PSU from Seasonic and memory from Corsair not vice versa.

[CAD4466HK]

Originally Posted by burebista

M-12 600. Deadly and silent. That little fan was designed for M-12 700 and for M-12 500/600 should kick in only in extreme conditions.
I'm pretty sure that in full-load at stock speeds with an 8800GTX you barely need 300W from PSU.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but since Corsair is a M-12 why not get the original? I prefer a PSU from Seasonic and memory from Corsair not vice versa.

How is the M12 a Corsair?
Is it not the other way around?
short answer,no
105C Primary caps on the Corsair -- 85C on The M12
That's not the same in my opinon

BTW Good save with the editing

[jonnyGURU]

Originally Posted by CAD4466HK

BTW Good save with the editing

LOL!

I was wondering what you were talking about as even your quote had the edit.

Quite frankly, 85C vs. 105C rating means very little on a primary cap. When's the last time you've seen ANY primary cap fail?

That said, I still like the Corsair better for it's looks, the cables and that it doesn't have the 60MM fan.

[Skyguy]

Now THIS is some great discussion, glad I came here....straight to the point info, no lollygagging around (did I just USE that word?!?)

Ok, lemme ask this:

Is the S12 built in the same manner as the M12 (minus the modular cables), or is its design contain some fundamental differences? The reason I ask is that I'm not sold on the idea that I need modular cables to be honest. I work very hard at cable management, and I'm not terribly concerned about a few extra wires to tuck away.

So I'm assuming the S12 wouldn't have the 60mm fan, so that would alleviate those concerns........and sounds like the 85C caps won't cause serious concerns......and the S12 is alot cheaper here in Canada than the M12.

So if I throw the S12 into the mix, how does that shake things up when you take that into account??