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HAL9000
11-10-2008, 12:09 PM
This video by Corsair (http://www.corsair.com/cinema/movie.aspx?id=622747) made me laugh... their little explanation why a good power supply is essential.
shadowpr
11-10-2008, 12:17 PM
Nice little video.

Wish they would have said what brand it was, and shown their power supplies.
Masaki 7-11
11-10-2008, 12:29 PM
That's pretty funny, it really gets the point across of why you shouldn't cheap out on power supplies. The video will come in handy when explaining why not to get a "budget" power supply. Nice find.
HAL9000
11-10-2008, 12:35 PM
I just happened to look at it while printing off my rebate forms for my RAM and power supply. I have to say.. I'm very impressed with the overall quality of the power supply... but putting it in a draw string sock inside the box was a little over the edge.... not sure what I'm going to do with all the power connectors either LOL... even after I plugged everything in, I have 8 more standard 4 pin connectors, 7 more SATA connectors, 1 floppy drive connector, 2 PCI-E connectors left.... almost makes me wish I spent the extra on the modular power supply.
catacon
11-10-2008, 12:57 PM
Very funny and very true.
glc
11-10-2008, 01:26 PM
Dave, I've been using the 520HX modular recently. It's sweet.
TwoRails
11-10-2008, 02:26 PM
Heck, just the music put a funny spin on it!
HAL9000
11-10-2008, 02:50 PM
Dave, I've been using the 520HX modular recently. It's sweet.

I went with a 650w unit as it was a bit of a sweet spot from a price/value standpoint... The 520w would most likey have covered my power needs and was only $20 more. Live and learn. It took a bit of untangling and pulling, but at least the Antec 300 has a nice spot behind the hard drives to tie up excess cable, so it's not looking too scary in the case.
doubledragon5
11-10-2008, 04:09 PM
That video should be posted as a link in the power supply faq, so when newbies wounder why it is important to get a good quality psu, they will know..
MaxRat
11-10-2008, 05:01 PM
Dave, I've been using the 520HX modular recently. It's sweet.

yes that is a pretty sweet unit...

I have mine coupled with my Asus P5E-VM and Q6700 (300x10) and a 9600gt and it works very nice...
glc
11-10-2008, 06:21 PM
Added to the FAQ.