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Title: Poll-style Quesition: Best modular PSU brand at ~1000w Post by: PandaMiner on June 22, 2011, 10:44:30 AM Would you use the Ultra X3 1000w (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4267989&CatId=2535) @ $179, or the Ultra X4 1050w (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4558889&CatId=2535) @ $219, or the AzzA 1000w (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=332363&sku=A702-0017&SRCCODE=WEM2718TO&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2718-_-tigeremail2718) @ $95 (email discount)?
Both the AzzA and the X3 have two 6-pin PCIe power cables (cables) plus two 6/8 pin cables, while the X4 has six 6-pin cables and three 8-pin cables. Should this be my only deciding factor? I have a low budget for the rig as a whole, so may not run 3 video cards. (and thus not need as many cables.) Thanks for your time. Title: Re: Poll-style Quesition: Best modular PSU brand at ~1000w Post by: hunter on June 22, 2011, 05:25:18 PM The X3 is a superior unit compared to the X4, but both are overprice for 1kw units.
The X3 has a 70a 12v rail which equals 850w, the X4 has a 76a 12v rail which equal 912w. So they're both slightly overrated with the X3 receiving better overall reviews. I'm not a fan of Corsair. I've had problems with their HX620 and HX1000, but the HX850 is supposed to be a good performer. And at $149 AR is a pretty good buy considering what you get...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011 Title: Re: Poll-style Quesition: Best modular PSU brand at ~1000w Post by: Mousepotato on June 22, 2011, 05:55:34 PM As an adjunct to this topic, TigerDirect has a sale on this 1000w PSU for $99 with coupon code MKR34846
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=332363&sku=A702-0017 Title: Re: Poll-style Quesition: Best modular PSU brand at ~1000w Post by: PandaMiner on June 22, 2011, 11:02:09 PM Thanks hunter. Corsair doesn't have long enough cables imho.
Mousepotato, I know. I said so in the original post, but didn't share the code. :P I feel you get the code if you opt in, as a thank you. As a marketer, I don't like people that aren't on my list getting the benefits of those that opted in. Title: Re: Poll-style Quesition: Best modular PSU brand at ~1000w Post by: SlaveInDebt on June 23, 2011, 08:22:12 AM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341045
Solid units, far price, modular, gold rated. Stay clear of your OP units |