Which PSU is better

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#1 drkstorm37
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Ok everyone I need your opinion for my new build, so far here is the build

CPU = AMD Phenom II 940

Mobo = Asus M4A79 Delux

GPU = HIS Hightech Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit

HDD = WD 1tb Caviar Black

HDD = WD 320gb Caviar

I have been searching the reviews on PSU and I have narrowed it down to 3 different ones, if you could let me know which one would work best for my rig or suggest some other ones for me to check out.. thanks

Newegg.com - OCZ OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Pow..

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-650-ACAA-A1 650W ATX Form Factor 12V V2.3 / SSI Standard EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ce

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core.. rti..

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#2 crazy-player
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Corsair is obviously the best brand out of them, but Cooler Master is pretty good too. It's a tough one, I would get the Corsair 550W because of the brand, its reliable, etc. But its only 550W and I wouldn't want to be upgrading it anytime soon, so it's really up to you.
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Corsair, there is no doubt it is far better than the others
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Should I go with one higher then 550w and does it matter how many rails it has
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Should I go with one higher then 550w and does it matter how many rails it hasdrkstorm37
Wattage on the corsair psu doesn't matter, the 550watt is better for upgrades than either of those other PSU. Ex: i have seen proof that a Corsair HX620 can power dual 9800GX2 a quad and a watercooling system with dual HDD. If you want a better PSU look into the Corsair HX520, it is 520watt, but would put the TX550 to shame
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Should I go with one higher then 550w and does it matter how many rails it hasdrkstorm37

That Corsair it's more than enough for that system.

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#7 Sordidus
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[QUOTE="drkstorm37"]Should I go with one higher then 550w and does it matter how many rails it hasferret-gamer
Wattage on the corsair psu doesn't matter, the 550watt is better for upgrades than either of those other PSU. Ex: i have seen proof that a Corsair HX620 can power dual 9800GX2 a quad and a watercooling system with dual HDD. If you want a better PSU look into the Corsair HX520, it is 520watt, but would put the TX550 to shame

Actually the VX-550W it's better, the only advantage of the HX-520W is that's modular.

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#8 drkstorm37
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It does not matter if one has 3 rails vs one with 1 rail?
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#9 opamando
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It does not matter if one has 3 rails vs one with 1 rail?drkstorm37
It can. Here is nice read on multi vs single 12v rails over at Jonny Guru
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#10 drkstorm37
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Thank you for all your help and suggestions, I think I have decided on the Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with .. Just so I do not have to upgrade it later on if I choose to run 2 gpu