New powersupply (Antec Neo HE550?)
Hi
I am also looking for a new powersupply.
At the momemt I am considering an Antec Neo HE550.
This one:
http://www.antec.com/ec/pro_p_NeoHE.html
It has really nice specs, and has done well in the reviews I have read.
(Its modular design is really nice as well, no more unused cables filling up the case)
But is it any good?
And will it be enough to drive the new DX10 GFX just around the corner?
I have heard that the new nVidia GFX have quite an appetite for power.
I am also looking for a new powersupply.
At the momemt I am considering an Antec Neo HE550.
This one:
http://www.antec.com/ec/pro_p_NeoHE.html
It has really nice specs, and has done well in the reviews I have read.
(Its modular design is really nice as well, no more unused cables filling up the case)
But is it any good?
And will it be enough to drive the new DX10 GFX just around the corner?
I have heard that the new nVidia GFX have quite an appetite for power.
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A few reasons why...
For one it has a 120mm fan blowing up from the bottom, and the external portion of the PS facing out of your case is all just ventilation. To me this is better for cooling for all components.
It's all black.
It has reliable, stable, quality voltage rails that Enermax delivers.
600w its plenty of juice for your future components.
Reasons not to get it...
Expensive.
Interesting, I'll go looking for some reviews.
I gather that it is this one (Link points to a 620W):
http://www.pc-cooling.de/en/POWERSUPPLIES/Enermax/159100300/Enermax+ELT+620+AWT+Liberty+620+Watt.html
It isn't that much more expensive, compared to the Antec here in Denmark.
(Difference is roghly $35)
I believe that was the better choice among all the different powersupplies.
I have heard a bit of criticism though.
1) The sleeving isn't all that good, some of the cables are not sleeved completely.
2) The eternity connectors.
Most of the time they are in the way, and why haven't they made separate cables, that is the whole point of using a modular power supply.
Oh well, I do not think either problem is going to bother me much.
It set me back $196, but it is quite pricey around here.
Actually I ordered it in Germany and saved a little compared to the prices here in Denmark.
EDIT: Although I do not like all the reports of exploding Enermax PSU on newegg.
I just checked out their reviews.