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Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:50 pm Reply and quote this post


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We would like to introduce to you a BlueStorm AX500-A power supply, which continues the successful THN series we have already told you about in our previous articles. Its maximum output wattage has been increased to 460W. The PSU is neatly manufactured and has good characteristics; it is powerful even for very serious systems with two graphics cards and a top-end processor.
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It is a great PSU for a great price.  That is why I have been recommending it so often.


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Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:56 pm Reply and quote this post
It looks pretty powerful.  But, I still don't think it beats the 850W psu I've seen ;)
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Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:00 pm Reply and quote this post
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It looks pretty powerful.  But, I still don't think it beats the 850W psu I've seen ;)

The PC P&C 850 will drive much heavier loads then the Fortron AX500-A, but it is overkill for the majority of rigs out there. For the majority this PSU is my first recommendation. It is the only dual-rail unit I recommend other then the Seasonic S12-600.

I accidentally edited your post instead of quoting it  :D

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Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:51 pm Reply and quote this post
The NeoPower 480W from Antec is excellent, and it has dual +12V rails.
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Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:52 pm Reply and quote this post
Yeah, I agree, the 850 is overkill.  How much is the AX500-A?
I didn't know you could edit my posts.  That's scary ;) :D


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Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:55 pm Reply and quote this post
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The NeoPower 480W from Antec is excellent, and it has dual +12V rails.

It lacks functional ventilation, is probably less capable of a supply as the Fortron AX500-A, and is more expensive.

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[How much is the AX500-A?


It is a little above $70 at ewiz.  They charge a bit for shippinbg though so I think the final cost comes around $80.  It is still a bargain though.


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Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:55 pm Reply and quote this post
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Yeah, I agree, the 850 is overkill.  How much is the AX500-A?
I didn't know you could edit my posts.  That's scary ;) :D

Administrators can do anything. ;)

AX500: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817104934

But, one thing it lacks is an advanced cable management system.

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Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:57 pm Reply and quote this post
Newegg seems to be over-pricing a lot of their PSU's.  The Fortron AX500-A is a good example since it is ~80 other places.

Newegg is still my favorite vendor, but it is annoying me off with some of their prices.


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Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:58 pm Reply and quote this post
NeoPower has cable management, and the dual +12V provides more power as well.
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Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:08 pm Reply and quote this post
Specs mean very little when it comes to PSU's.  Some PSU's exceed their specifications while some cannot even supply the rated amperage.  Fortron is known for routinely exceeding their specifications.  

Also, who cares if the PSU is modular?  By the time I plug all the modular cables in, the assembly will be more bulky than a standard supply.  I hide any extra cables behind the motherboard tray anyway.  You should not trrade quality for something like the PSU being modular.

If you want a cheap and good supply that will be able to handle most rigs out there, get the Fortron AX500-A.  If you want a larger supply then I suggest the Seasonic S12-600.  Really, until you get to the mega-12v load levels there aren't many reasons to deviate from this pair. For really stiff 12V loads, a Sparkle FSP550-60PLG, OCZ Powerstream 520, or PCP&C 510 may drive more load than the Seasonic, but all will run hotter and be loud if kept cool under the sort of load that might strain one of the Seasonic's 12V rails.


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Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:13 pm Reply and quote this post
No, but I still disagree with your view on Antec. Sure, if your case is like that, it can put backpressure on the power supply, but that is an if.

But, the Fortron still does look nice. ;) (to buy that is)

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Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:17 pm Reply and quote this post
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No, but I still disagree with your view on Antec. Sure, if your case is like that, it can put backpressure on the power supply, but that is an if.


Why recommend a PSU with such problems when there are better alternatives without them and would be more capable?

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