Need help deciding PSU

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#1 fuzzyking
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Coolmaster RS600

Raidmax Hybrid 2 RX730

The coolmaster is 600 watts but it looks like it has a better cooling system, which my computer seems to desperately need. But the Raidmax is cheaper, and has 730 watts.

I game a lot and keep my computer on a lot. As of right now my 400 watt psu cannot supply my computer, which is burning around 450 watts. Please help me choose one :)

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#2 desertpython
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Neither. Go for an Enermax Modu87+ 600w as a first choice or an Antec True Power 650w as a second or an Seasonic M12-620W as a third choice.

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#3 fuzzyking
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those are all a bit out of my price range. im looking for one under $75, or generally around there.

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#4 desertpython
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Go for quality not price. The PSU runs everything. $100 is about right.

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I think I have the 500w StealthXtreme from OCZ. Might be 600w but I'm fairly certain its the 500 version. Never had a problem. Its powering 2 HDDs, 2 DVD drives, evga GTX 260, AMD Phenom II x4 965 BE, Auzentech X-Fi Forte, Zalman fan, and Antec 900 case fans. Its lasted me almost 3 years now. Highly recommend OCZ's PSUs. Quality + power.

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#6 GTR12
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PC hardware is up, wrong board.

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Coolmaster RS600

Raidmax Hybrid 2 RX730

The coolmaster is 600 watts but it looks like it has a better cooling system, which my computer seems to desperately need. But the Raidmax is cheaper, and has 730 watts.

I game a lot and keep my computer on a lot. As of right now my 400 watt psu cannot supply my computer, which is burning around 450 watts. Please help me choose one :)

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here's my psu i recommend it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036 COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M600 RS-600-AMBA-D3 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply 69$
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#8 dukenukemownsu
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i went for my psu because it's a single rail, that raidmax is dualrail.
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#9 SPBoss
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Having dual or quad rails is not a good thing.. that is a misconception. A single rail at 35+amps is what you need, I personally recommend Corsair as they produce solid psu's. Used them after going through a few different companies and I must say they are reliable, powerful, with a good effeciency rating