SeaSonic G Series SSR-550RM 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply $59.99 After Rebate + Free Shipping

Quote from ilikemoneys : Now that I think about it, that's true. I am basing that on a 550ti. It is impressive how much more efficient it is than that.

I switched from a GTX 460 because it uses way less power. Its mainly a HTPC but I do some light gaming every once in awhile. Borderlands 2 plays at max settings.

I am sure it might spike towards 275w if I was transferring files, gaming and running prime. I am only switching from the Antec HCG-400w to get the 80 Gold and modular cables.

Awesome back in stock.

Gonna be great for my budget build.

Will this be sufficient enough to handle an OC'd 7970? If it's cutting it close then I will just go with that Antec 620w or the Corsair 650w

Can anyone comment on the quality of this? There doesn't seem to be a lot of ratings available.

Quote from Mo786 : Can anyone comment on the quality of this? There doesn't seem to be a lot of ratings available.

Found this review on the unit:

http://www.techpowerup.com/review...550/1.html

Quote from snowboarder33 : Will this be sufficient enough to handle an OC'd 7970? If it's cutting it close then I will just go with that Antec 620w or the Corsair 650w

Yes, this will provide more than enough power.

Quote from r0ge : Yes, this will provide more than enough power.

More than enough? Awesome, that's what I was hoping for. Thanks for the answer. Well hopefully I don't regret buying this PSU so close to BF...

Any of you know how many Watts a USB 2.0 draws? Or USB 3.0?

I'm seeing .5 Watts for USB 2.0---and conflicting info for 3.0

Thanks.

Quote from EvaUnitAammar : Any of you know how many Watts a USB 2.0 draws? Or USB 3.0? I'm seeing .5 Watts for USB 2.0---and conflicting info for 3.0 Thanks.

Not enough for it to matter.

Quote from snowboarder33 : Quote from Mo786 : Can anyone comment on the quality of this? There doesn't seem to be a lot of ratings available. Found this review on the unit: http://www.techpowerup.com/review...550/1.html

In addition to that one...

http://www.kitguru.net/components...ly-review/

http://www.hardwareluxx.de/index....-g550.html (German)

http://www.realhardtechx.com/inde..._550_1.htm (Spanish)

http://www.chiphell.com/article-5619-1.html (Chinese)

^ If you're using Chrome, it'll auto-translate those.

Trying to analyze various tests specifically for ripple to figure out the most stable and precise power supply between this one and the X-750. This is for a home audio server so lowest ripple on all rails is most important for me and not the power rating as I don't need what the 750 dishes out. Can anyone see any differences between the X-750 and this PS? The only area I see is higher ripple activitiy on the main 12V and a little higher on the smaller 5V/3V rails. I'm trying to translate this into real world audible sound differences.

Thoughts here?