New PSU

[Rogue5]

I currently have a 350W that came with my case like 3 years ago, and having just bought a 6800GT I figured I'd play it safe and go with a better PSU.
I was originally looking at this one by Vantec:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-473&depa=0

the user reviews are pretty good, and I think my current PSU is the loudest thing in my case so going with a quieter one might be kind of nice.

Then I started looking for bargains and found this one by Fortran;

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-968&depa=0

both should be more than enough power for now and plenty for when I do some upgrades in the future.

how are Fortron and Vantec at making PSUs? I've read that it's not a good idea to go with a cheapo PSU, but if it looks like a decent PSU I'll probably go with the fortron. What do you guys think?

Thanks

 

[BoaConstrictor]

I dont know anything about Vantec, but Ive heard nothing but good things and praise for Fortron...

 

[HardWarrior]

I've been running a Vantec stealth 520 for almost 3-years without so much as a peep, and that's with heavy draw. Enermax makes good PSU's also.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

I love my Forton 350W

 

[Rogue5]

the 350W I have currently is a Fortron and it's not given me any trouble, I may not end up with a quieter system, but that was a secondary concern anyways.
I just ordered the Fortron from Newegg, hopefully all goes well, and their shipping is usually quick. my 6800GT should get here tuesday, so I'll prolly wait a few more days for the psu, then reformat and put all the new stuff in, it'll be like a brand new rig.

thanks for the PSU advice.

 

[Operandi]

Good choice, Forton is one of the best you can get, many top tier OEM's use Fortons.

 

[HardWarrior]

OEM PSU's are usually the ones people end up hating and wanting to replace.

 

[KDKPSJ]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
OEM PSU's are usually the ones people end up hating and wanting to replace.

Um.. Many well-known PSUs are OEM from other suppliers. Antec is supplied by Channel Well. PC Power & Cooling is made by Fortron. Nexus is also made by Fortron. Can't think of more, but I don't think OEM PSUs are bad at all. Of course, No name PSU from No name OEM supplier is the one you should run away from. But not Name PSU from Name OEM supplier.

 

[HardWarrior]

Um, you can think what you want. I've yet to meet a person who got a PSU with a case, or bought a cookie-cutter rig like a Dell, who was satisfied if they tried to load it out beyond spec. Reread the post I responded to and next time save the dictatorial attitude for someone else. If you want to show-off your google skills and use bold text save it for the short-bus in the morning.

 

[jdiddy]

I have the Sparkle version of that Fortron psu in my computer. Thier the exact same thing just a different label. The psu has rock stable rails and its as heavy as a brick. The only minor qualm I have with it is its lack of a fan controller. Other then that I would'nt use anything else well maybe a PC Power and Cooling.

 

[KDKPSJ]

Hey, sorry HardWarrior, I didn't mean to offend you or show my knowledge or anything. I am really sorry about that if my post made you feeling bad.

I think there was a misunderstanding meaning by "OEM". I think Operandi meant "OEM" by "PSU made by other OEM company, i.e Fortron". Next post from his, you wrote OEM PSUs are bad. So, I was supporting Operandi's post, which I thought you were against. And now, I know you meant "OEM" by "PSU came with case". And sure I agree with your idea that OEM PSUs in that way are bad. I apologize for my misunderstanding and using bold text, which is only good for the short-bus in the morning. (And sorry, I didn't use google.. afraid but it came directly from my brain. My stupidity..)

 

[HardWarrior]

No apology needed, I haven't been injured by you.

 

[Zepper]

Plenty of top tier case makers use Fortron to make PSUs for them - just look for FSP in the PSU's model no. The consensus is that the Fortron/Sparkle PSUs with the FSP model numbers are among the top 10 brands - right up there with ChannelWell (makes Antec and PCP&C units), Delta, Enermax etc.. Their new budget series hasn't earned its stripes yet. I thought that Vantec didn't make their own PSUs but I just checked their UL file number and it is registered to Vantec - surprising. Some Vantec models are still weighted heavily to the 5/3.3V rail, while a modern PSU should be more heavily weighted to the 12V rail as a percentage of total output. And I know that Zalman PSUs have lots of Fortron parts in them if they aren't totally OEMed by Fortron for them.
. I would also suggest you take a look at the Silverstone (OEMed by Enhance - also one of the top ten PSU mfrs) 400W units. The one with active PFC is among the best to be had for that money. Even the standard 400 Watter is a great value if you don't want to spring for the aPFC unit.
.bh.

 

[Operandi]

I should have been more spesific, by OEM I was refearing to system builders such as Dell, Sun, ect. I've seen lots of work station and server class OEM PCs powered by forton.

Also just to add.... Antec and Enermax are more then just Channel Well's with a different label. Antec/Enermax or whoever are their own designs they are just manufactured by Channel Well, similar to who ATi and nVidia chips are built in the same foundry, yet are complety differant designs.

 

[Zepper]

Antec couldn't design a PSU if they wanted to - it's primarily a marketing company and that's pretty much the same with Enermax. They may choose from a menu of options offered by OEMs, but do circuit design, etc. - fageddaboudit.
..bh.

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Zepper
Antec couldn't design a PSU if they wanted to - it's primarily a marketing company and that's pretty much the same with Enermax. They may choose from a menu of options offered by OEMs, but do circuit design, etc. - fageddaboudit.
..bh.

Yeah, thats more accurate, it's still an orignal design though, which was the point I was trying to make.