Which Sparkle to choose ?

[SunTzu69]

SPI FSP550-60PLG 550W - or - SPI FSP530-60GNA 530W

Am I getting the same Fortron/Sparkle quality and performance with both ? If the 550 is cheaper, should I go with that one since it is rated 20W higher ?

Thanks !

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

The 550w is a server unit with 24 pin ATX connector and a higher 12v rail (36a), while the 530w is more intended for desktop systems. I would suggest using the 530w myself, but the 550w will do if your board uses the 12v for CPU power (the 5v and 3.3v rails are a little weaker on this one to allow for the 36a @ 12v).

If getting the 550w, I would contact the vendor and be sure it comes with the necessary adaptors - 24 to 20 pin ATX and 8 pin to 4 pin ATX12v.

 

[SunTzu69]

Thanks Wolf...

I might try to get the 530W off ebay. The reason I was thinking of the 550W is that excaliberpc doesn't have the 530W and I can't order from Newegg being from Canada.

Many thanks..

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

See this thread for Canadian sources: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=306850

Getting mine from www.razorcomputers.net for $120 - service there is excellent so far.