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**HAL9000** · 11-10-2008, 12:09 PM

This video by Corsair 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

Quote:

Originally Posted by glc

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by glc

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.

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Masaki 7-11 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,357	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Core i7 2600K @ 4.2GHz \| Corsair H100 w/ Scythe S-FLEX 120mm Med. Flow & AC MX4 \| 4 x 4GB Corsair Vengeance PC3-12800 \| HIS 1GB HD6870/ HIS IceQ X Turbo 1GB CF \| Asus P67 Sabertooth \| OCZ Vertex 3, WD Velociraptor 150GB & Seagate 1.5TB in Tt iCage \| LG 22X DVD+/-RW \| D-Link DWA-556 \| Corsair TX 750W \| Coolermaster Cosmos 1000 \| Windows 7 HP 64-Bit \| LG Flatron L246WH-BN 3D Mark11: P8491\| 3D Mark Vantage: P30840\| 3D Mark06: 29912

11-10-2008, 12:35 PM	#4
HAL9000 Red-eyed Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 17,525	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-10-2008, 12:57 PM	#5
catacon Chop Chop Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,035	Very funny and very true. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 36,460	Dave, I've been using the 520HX modular recently. It's sweet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Heck, just the music put a funny spin on it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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doubledragon5 Tanker Yanker Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewisville TX Posts: 2,877	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.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ MB: DFI Lanparty UT-NF4 SLI-D/Processor AMD Athlon 64x2 Toledo/video Card:XFX 9800GTX+/Audio:Sound Blaster Audigy 4/Ram:Corsair XMS Extreme 2x1Gig PC3200/HD:2x150GBWestern Digital Raptors/Monitor:View Sonic VX 922/Keyboard Mouse:Logitech Cordless Wave/Speakers: Logitech G51/Printer/Fax/Scanner:Brother MFC-685CW

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*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 36,460	Added to the FAQ. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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