Comparing PSUs need opinions

[Boztech]

Originally posted by: tfinch2


Check hot deals lately?

Yes, but I'm not ordering anything from ewiz.com.

The TP2.0 430 is $89 shipped at ZZF, my favorite e-tailer.

The S12 430 is $99 + shipping at Newegg and the TP2.0 has better power ratings.

I imagine either one of these single-120mm fan units would be silent enough for just about anyone here. One of the very nice things about the Antec is how easy it is to replace the fan.. it is not soldered to the PCB like other units, it has a standard 3-pin female connector.

 

[tallman45]

Go with the Fortron

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Boztech

Originally posted by: wisdomtooth
If you want an SLI system which will be noisy with two hot video cards and a hot CPU, of course noise is not going to matter, and you do want higher amps on dual rails like an Antec.

HOWEVER, the OP is running a S754 non-SLI system. A Seasonic S12-430 at $79 is a great choice for such a system-- You don't need dual 20Amp rails for that.

My reply was in reference to the people comparing the Seasonic to the TP2.0 units. Not a supposition of what the OP needs. I agree the S12 430 would be a good unit for his current system, but then again, he may change his current system anytime soon and his power requirements could change.

And I'd like to have an independent source confirm the TruePower II's noise levels-- PSU manufacturers tend to advertise their stuff as "silent" when in real life use they moan like a frankenstein. Meanwhile, Seasonics are the PSU of choice if you are looking to build a quiet PC-- Seasonics have been tested independently by Silent PC Review. Hopefully they will review the Antec soon.

Antec's product page states the advertised rating is from an independant lab..

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=22550

Although I too would be very interesting in a SPCR writeup on these units.

I think the TP2.0 is based on the Neo Power, SPCR has reviewed it. Either way, looking at the Neo would be a good place to start if you want to get an indication of the TP2.0.