Best brand power supply

I am just wondering what the best brand of power supply out there. What kinda of wattage should I be looking for.

 

Best brand power supplies

Hi
I would get at least a min 400watt power supply this will cover most needs as regards brands i suggest you look and make up your own mind.
see HERE for general info about power supplies

 

Look here...

http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

 

Agree, 400W is the sweet spot. As for which brand. Depends on money input. Personally I've had no problems with generic brands such as Codegen. I've also had a couple of Aopen PS's with no problems. Providing the components and build are of reasonable quality and the output is steady under expected loads, then going for an Antec or similar is not always necessary. Nothing wrong with Antec though. Just that here in AUS. I haven't been able to justify around $100 difference in some supplies.

 

It's NOT the wattage posted on the power supply that really matters.

You need to know the AMPS the PS can deliver.
How many amps on the 3.3Volt "Rail ", how many on the 5Volt "Rail ", and how many on the 12Volt "Rail ".


These are the important numbers!!!

Enermax is always a good choice. Compare Enermax's amps with any other power supply before you buy.

Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

Dale

 

nyequist--You multiply AMPS of each component (you want to connect to the power supply) by the VOLTS of the normal power where you live, total that and then buy a UPS accordingly
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,116712,00.asp

 

Watts and amps can be directly corrolated. In my experience I have had the best luck with Enermax or Antec PSUs.

 

Enermax gets my vote...

 

PC Power and Cooling makes the very best power supplies. Nuf said, end of story, dat's the facts jack. Have I ever bought one? Um...no. Know anyone who has? No, but I'm sure they make lots of money if they did!

I.E. they're the Rolls Royce of power supplies. I highly recommend the Antec Trupower 480W. What do I use for standard non-demanding builds? The Thermaltake Silent-something 420W. Do I always ask rhetorical questions of myself when replying to posts? Is that a problem?

Gary

 

I've never used a Thermaltake, but I know people who have and not had trouble. I kinna like that Enermax with the clear box and blue lights in it.