I don't want a "bling" psu

sandrock · Nov 2, 2005

All of these powersupplies online recently are funky disco colors or LED fans. I'm looking for a decent 500W powersupply under $100 that will be enough to power a decently overclocked AMD X2 3800+, 2GB RAM, 2-3 HDD, ATI X1800XL system. Most of the ones I can find are "bling" psus with LED lighted fans, etc. My case has a big windows on it, and its in my bedroom, I only turn on my cold cathodes at lan parties, I can't sleep with those lights on. What's a guy to do?

Rattle · Nov 2, 2005

If your firm on $100 or less than for your price range and needs there is no other power supply.

http://www.actbuy.com/details.asp?item=FS17500-2.0

I have ordered this from them it came retail sealed in 4 days.

This PSU is usually $100 shipped from everyone else.

sandrock · Nov 2, 2005

For my current build (Athlon XP mobile, 9800Pro, 1GB RAM, 2HDD) I got away perfectly fine w/ a $36 350W Fortron unit, so I don't see why I wouldn't be able to get a decent unit around 500W for $100 or less.

Oklahoma Wolf · Nov 2, 2005

Aside from the AX500-A already recommended: http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-SP550PG

sandrock · Nov 2, 2005

Perfect Oklahoma, that's the kind of unit I was looking for

LordDarik · Nov 2, 2005

Also check out the Antec TruePower 2.0, you can find it cheaper but here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103932

sandrock · Nov 2, 2005

Would I want a supply with dual 12v rails if I am not going the SLI/Crossfire route? I was under the impression I'd be better off going with a single high amperage 12v rail?

speed bump · Nov 2, 2005

Zippy ultimate non bling PSUs although i'll have fun making one crazy soon.

brennan77 · Nov 2, 2005

I have a Fortron 530 that is decidely not "bling". And it's well within your price range.

sandrock · Nov 2, 2005

What does everyone think about Coolmax? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817159033

+3.3V@30A, +5V@50A, +12V@35A, [email protected], -12V@1A, [email protected]

cullam3n · Nov 2, 2005

Don't forget about Seasonics.

SolidxSnake · Nov 2, 2005

Get the FSP550-60PLG that OKWolf reccommended. I think its the single-rail one.

either way, its a great PSU.

Oklahoma Wolf · Nov 2, 2005

sandrock said:
What does everyone think about Coolmax? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817159033

+3.3V@30A, +5V@50A, +12V@35A, [email protected], -12V@1A, [email protected]

Average at best ATNG built units - I don't think about them long

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