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PSU choice trouble

Which of the psus below would you guys recommend? I'm looking mainly for one that has:

1. SLI
2. mid-range to high-end system
3. Future expandibility
4. Reliability
5. Energy Efficiency

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3501286&Sku=GEN-6803

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2441945&Sku=ULT40029


Thanks for your help.

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one of the first two

the third one will not have enough amps on the +12v to run 2 high end cards in SLI, e.g two 8800GTX

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one of the first two

the third one will not have enough amps on the +12v to run 2 high end cards in SLI, e.g two 8800GTX

I just bought the 600watt one today, and i decided i will not use SLI with two big cards. The 600watt cost me a mere 75.00, and its more than enough for any of my future systems, considering that i upgraded from a 250watt infant!!

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cheaper doesnt nececerially = better

a cheapass "650w" may really produce as little as 250w

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cheaper doesnt nececerially = better

a cheapass "650w" may really produce as little as 250w


of course it doesn't mean better, but a more expensive psu would've been a waste of money for the system i have, since i won't be doing 8800GTS SLI, etc.

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okay

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