PC Peripherals Cheapest Modular SMPS above 400W?
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joyceanblue
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The SmartPower 2.0 series are modular too.
You can find 400W, 500W models.. should easily be within 5k. Think the 500W model is somewhere around 4.7k.
You can find 400W, 500W models.. should easily be within 5k. Think the 500W model is somewhere around 4.7k.
stormblast
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Try to avoid modular psu's if possible. there is a small resistance to every joint / connection this leads to a small voltage drop on the voltage rails.
well, this info. was for purists and real overclockers.
but going by the times with all that cable management, interior looks of the case etc...fad / fashion select a suitable model from reputed brands avialable here.
i would personally prefer to solder all the wires directly to the m/b to achieve better voltages and current to achieve that little bit more o/c out of the rig.
well, this info. was for purists and real overclockers.
but going by the times with all that cable management, interior looks of the case etc...fad / fashion select a suitable model from reputed brands avialable here.
i would personally prefer to solder all the wires directly to the m/b to achieve better voltages and current to achieve that little bit more o/c out of the rig.
Its probly going to be an Antec smart power 2.0 500 W for me,Thanx folks and bangalore guys, Any idea where i can buy it from?
@deejay - thanx for the info. But going with modular just coz of keeping it neat. Also going in for 500W instead of 400W so that i have some tolerance limit. So, small resistance in joints wont really matter + am not a overclocker
u can see from my signature that mine is no great RIG 
@deejay - thanx for the info. But going with modular just coz of keeping it neat. Also going in for 500W instead of 400W so that i have some tolerance limit. So, small resistance in joints wont really matter + am not a overclocker
u can see from my signature that mine is no great RIG 
Its a bit of a toss-up between the two.
The Vantec Ion2 has a single 12V rail, while the Antec SP2.0 500W has dual-12V rails. There are pros and cons for both (with both sides having their own share of supporters).
Some points i can think of :
- A dual 12V rail helps isolate power between the CPU and the rest of the components thereby giving some level of power 'purity' to the CPU. It was also basically implemented by the ATX standards to avoid exceeding 240VA on a single rail ("safety" aspect but hardly cause for worry on a good single-rail PSU with good OVP/OCP).
- The downside with dual-rails is balancing your loads on the dual-12V rails. For eg: You would want just the CPU + few peripherals on one 12V rail, while a high-power consumption Gfx card + other peripherals on the other 12V rail and that would need correct placement of your modular connectors to the approp sockets. A single 12V rail has no such limitation as the entire 30A of power is available across all the 12V wires.
In terms of raw current capacity on the 12V line - the Vantec scores with 30A on its 12V rail. The Antec SP 2.0 has a max of 25A combined on both 12V rails (17A & 19A individual max).
And finally there's the matter of support between the two - decide on whichever one has the best after-sales support, cause if your PSU is down you would need to get it fixed ASAP .
The Vantec Ion2 has a single 12V rail, while the Antec SP2.0 500W has dual-12V rails. There are pros and cons for both (with both sides having their own share of supporters).
Some points i can think of :
- A dual 12V rail helps isolate power between the CPU and the rest of the components thereby giving some level of power 'purity' to the CPU. It was also basically implemented by the ATX standards to avoid exceeding 240VA on a single rail ("safety" aspect but hardly cause for worry on a good single-rail PSU with good OVP/OCP).
- The downside with dual-rails is balancing your loads on the dual-12V rails. For eg: You would want just the CPU + few peripherals on one 12V rail, while a high-power consumption Gfx card + other peripherals on the other 12V rail and that would need correct placement of your modular connectors to the approp sockets. A single 12V rail has no such limitation as the entire 30A of power is available across all the 12V wires.
In terms of raw current capacity on the 12V line - the Vantec scores with 30A on its 12V rail. The Antec SP 2.0 has a max of 25A combined on both 12V rails (17A & 19A individual max).
And finally there's the matter of support between the two - decide on whichever one has the best after-sales support, cause if your PSU is down you would need to get it fixed ASAP .
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