Best PSU for less than $200

[simple_inhibition]

hey guys, just wanted some opinions on a new power supply. im looking to replace my Antec NeoHE 550 with something beefier in preperation for when i upgrade to quadcore when i get back home. ive been looking at THIS particular unit. i dont want something thats 8 feet long. also having 6+2 pin Pci-E connectors would be nice for future video cards. thanks everyone

[gvblake22]

That actually does look like a nice PSU. My favorite PSU's are currently the Olympia and Decathlon series from Silverstone. The Corsair HX and VX series are probably next in line. I'll be snagging myself an OP650 before the end of the year...

[Yellowhello]

I, having a Silverstone Decathlon 650W, can DEFINETLY recommend it. Rails are within a .001 on what I have set in the BIOS! Just love it, can't say enough good things about it. They are a tad expensive though, my 650W ran me $170.

[Capper]

I'll jump in and recommend the Corsair HX620, which i consider one of the best PSUs you can buy.

We're working hard on our PSU testing system and testing methodology, and this week I was running tests with the systems I have, the QX6850 drew 279W under load @3GHZ with an 8800GTX, and 369W @ 3.74GHz, so unless you'll be running SLI or Quad SLI, or just a serious monster of a system, theres no need for anything larger than 700-800W

[Tyreal]

I would go for the Corsair HX620 or the Silverstone Olympia. I own the Olympia and have to say it's a very powerful unit.

[Yellowhello]

I'd just like to add that the Silverstone Decathlon and the Olympia is the EXACT same PSU except the Decathlon is modular.

[simple_inhibition]

i want to have enough power for overclocking and SLI down the road because im planning on building a monster of a system before i get out of the army and go to college. basically i want it to last as long as possible without a major overhaul because money will be tight :( im thinking of jumping on the Decathlon 850w just for peace of mind

[Yellowhello]

Wow, that's a lot on money on the PSU if your going with the Decathlon 850W; at least you'll never have to worry about your system.

But good choice, IMO.

[stinger608]

Na, here is the one you should go with

Newegg.com - HIPRO HP-D2537F3R ATX12V 250W Power Supply 100 - 127V/ 200 - 240V cUL, FCC, TUV - Retail

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[Stormcrow]

Originally Posted by stinger608

Na, here is the one you should go with

Newegg.com - HIPRO HP-D2537F3R ATX12V 250W Power Supply 100 - 127V/ 200 - 240V cUL, FCC, TUV - Retail

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I'll take your HIPRO and raise you a Powmax
Newegg.com - POWMAX PSAG480A ATX 480W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CB, CE - Retail