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 Choosing The Right PSU, Discussions about power supply units.

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jimmylim85
post Feb 14 2009, 11:20 PM

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Is Coolermaster Extreme Power 650W at RM 290 a good buy for stock usage. No overclock intentions.
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post Feb 14 2009, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Feb 14 2009, 11:26 PM)
It's good, but it's hard to find smile.gif However you might want to look at Gigabyte Superb 720W at only RM260 smile.gif
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Is it reliable and stable? Is it a good brand (gigabyte) as Coolermaster ones?
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post Feb 15 2009, 12:20 PM

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I've did some research and found out Gigabyte Superb 720W comes with 3 12v rails and is APFC with 80% efficiency for the price of RM 260... which is a bargain than purchasing CoolerMaster Extreme Power 650W which is RM 290 and no PFC...

So is it gigabyte superb 720w worth to buy if i intend to use GTX260 SP216.

I'm currently using rather old Acbel 400W with PFC. very lasting i would say...
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post Feb 15 2009, 12:29 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Feb 15 2009, 12:26 PM)
AFAIK, GB Superb series is not 80% certified doh.gif Are you sure you're not refering to Odin series?

If it's a 80% certified PSU at such a low price yet higher wattage, other companies can close shop doh.gif
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This is the link >>> http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/PowerS...ductName=Superb 720


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post Feb 17 2009, 12:39 AM

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QUOTE(uzer85 @ Feb 16 2009, 06:25 PM)
haha. i'm talking bout true power PSU. (80+ certifid).
so it's depend on ur rig.
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So Gigabyte Superb 720W with APFC is recommed. Since is 80+ certified at rm 260...
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post Feb 17 2009, 09:38 AM

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QUOTE(uzer85 @ Feb 17 2009, 09:04 AM)
WOW. Gigabyte Superb 720W is really 80+ certified. (according to gigabyte website)
if that the case, why we always suggesting ST56F n other that cost more than 3XX when we can use Gigabyte superb? hehe.
but i still doubt it's 80+ certified considering its price for its wattage. hmm.gif
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based on the link given, is show it have 3 12V rails, APFC and certified 80+. Besides there is only one version of Superb 720. Can't go wrong with it right?

Or somebody head on to c-zone booth to find out.
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post Feb 18 2009, 08:53 AM

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For normal gaming usage which is run by E8400 Intel and HD4830.

PSU 550W, which is better choice?

Coolermaster Extreme Power 550W at RM 195
http://www.coolermaster.com/products/produ...tbcate=22&id=54

or

Gigabyte Superb 550W at RM 210
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/PowerS...me=Superb%20550
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post Mar 5 2009, 05:52 PM

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QUOTE(masashi89 @ Mar 5 2009, 07:18 AM)
where did u find Gigabyte Superb 720w for RM270???
and i got same question as zHo3...
is acbel 510w psu really sufficient for HD4850??
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Czone is selling for rm 270. But in ipoh i can get it at rm 250 which save another rm 20 from going to kl to get it. Lol...
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post Mar 6 2009, 01:17 AM

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QUOTE(chanws8 @ Mar 6 2009, 12:54 AM)
Ipoh where? PC Depot?
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Nope. You can find it at Yik Foong Plaza.

There are a few items where the price matches and even cheaper than Low Yat Plaza.

I can find WD 640GB GP for RM 227
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post Mar 7 2009, 11:58 PM

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QUOTE(Xehanort @ Mar 7 2009, 09:06 PM)
hai guys
i just bought gigabyte superb 720w from pczone on Tuesday
till now no problem at all
but today, i notice a low volume but noticeable "zzzzzzzzz" sound from the position near psu, b4 i change psu no weird sound
is it too hot?? or psu has problem?? the "zzzz" sound appear for few minutes then dissappear
pls help me!!!
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how much you bought it?
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post Mar 8 2009, 07:56 AM

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QUOTE(Xehanort @ Mar 8 2009, 07:23 AM)
of coz same price with other LYP shops sweat.gif rm295
czone no stock tat time
so cannot buy with cheaper price
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too bad, in ipoh. You could save rm 45 for a nice meal sweat.gif

Anyway is a good PSU for the given price below rm 300 to achieve 80+ efficiency.
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post Mar 16 2009, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(kamui_shiro @ Mar 12 2009, 07:26 PM)
sifu, please tell me what PSU w should i use if my spec is :

21.5 inch BQ
core i7 920
Asus P6T
Kingston 3x1GB DDR3 1333Mhz
HDD 500 gb
gtx 9800
normal dvd/cdrw

i really hardly OC (as im not really good at OC at all), and i leave my comp on only for bout 5 hours a day.

im thinking of CM 550 real power OR CM 550 w extreame power..

whats the diff?
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Forget both model. I suggest getting Gigabyte Superb720w with 610W - 80+ - APFC - sleeved cable - 2x PCIE power

The price > RM 250 only!
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post Mar 18 2009, 10:17 PM

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QUOTE(kchong84 @ Mar 18 2009, 01:00 PM)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400
GigaByte G31M-ES2L mainboard
4GB Kingston DDR2-800 Value RAM (2 x 2GB)
Sapphire HD4830 512MB GDDR3
Lite-On SATA DVDRW
Western Digital 320GB SATA HDD
Can some1 tell me how many watt should i choose? Cooler master prefer. Thanks.
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For coolermaster can get extreme power 550w or else gigabyte superb 550w both price almost the same but Gigabyte gives you an edge with sleeve cable to look tidy
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post Mar 21 2009, 12:47 AM

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Is Gigabyte Superb 720W with 610W true power enough to power Intel Q9400 + EP45-UD3L, 1x Seagate 500GB + 1x WD 640GB + GTX260+ DVD writer + 6x 12cm fan.

enough?
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post Mar 21 2009, 08:56 AM

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But lex, based on coolermaster extreme power 550W and Gigabyte Superb 550W, price i got from C-Zone, CM is RM 230 while Giga is just RM 199 and chances can get as low as RM 170. Perhaps CM, we are paying more for the brand.

Even Gigabyte true power is at 450W, is highly recommended because it uses Japan main capacitor, all power cable is sleeved to maximise air flow in your casing.

I recommend for budget user PSU below RM 200 to look into this model rather than choosing Coolermaster Extreme Power 550W


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post Mar 26 2009, 06:00 PM

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Guys, is huntkey green star 550w at rm 145 worth to use to power hd4850?
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post Apr 1 2009, 11:59 AM

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Since most psu have 3 12v rails, is it okay to use only one rail to power around 2 to 3 hdd? Unlike last time splitting the power rails.
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post Jul 17 2010, 06:30 PM

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I need opinions about these two psu I intEnd to purchase for i3 530.

Coolermaster extreme power plus 500w or Vantec ION2 520w. Both is around rm 165.

Which is a better performance and reliability?
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post Jul 17 2010, 06:57 PM

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Thanks for your advice. Was it CM extreme power plus underpowered?

About that buckroger, short warranty and it's used set seems not really safe to use. Vantec comes with 2 years warranty.
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post Jul 17 2010, 07:14 PM

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How to rma without receipt? And it only mention one month warranty. No box too. Worries me it's gotta to be used set.

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