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CoreGamer
03-31-06, 04:06 PM
To start off, a powerstream is too expensive right now. That said Im mainly looking at 2 PS, one which was reccomended here.

SPARKLE FSP550W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103478

XG VORTEC 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817167012

Normally, id just go with the one reccomended here (The sparkle) but there is just one thing that really bugs me and thats that the wires arent sleeved. May seem stupid to you but to me its important to have sleeved wires, and DIY is very annoying so Im trying to get a PS around the 100$ Range that have sleeved wires and performs as good as the sparkle. Thats when I saw the XG and it cought my attention, newegg has good reviews so I came here for the final verticit.

NOTE: This will be powering a OC CPU and a Watercooling System
Know Nuttin
03-31-06, 05:34 PM
The XG is not in the same class, build quality wise, as that Sparkle unit. The XG is comparable to the Aspire. Inflated output ratings that are not reachable under normal conditions.

It might perform fine if powering a lower end system but if powering a P4 based rig with a high end video card, I wouldn't recommend it.
CoreGamer
03-31-06, 06:31 PM
Can you help me find a system as good as the sparkle with sleeved cables?
Know Nuttin
03-31-06, 07:27 PM
Under $100? I can't think of any. The OCZ Powerstream 520w is about the closest that I would put in the same category as the Sparkle in terms of power output. Not all the cables are sleeved though.

You are just better off doing the sleeving yourself. With the kit and proper tools, it doesn't take that long.

What all will you be running? Try to be specific, if possible.