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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. -- Read more now!
It is a great PSU for a great price. That is why I have been recommending it so often.
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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
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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