CoolerMaster 430w vs Antec Earthwatts 380w

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

Ok. So I have a choice between the two. The first is a Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 460w (comes with the Coolermaster CM-690 case) or the ANtec Earthwatts 380w (comes with the Antec NSK4480 case).

Here are the Links.

Antec 380w
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=27380

Coolermaster 460w
http://www.coolermaster.com/pr...php?act=detail&id=3724

Which one would be better and reliable for my system.
Also, I'd like opinions on the case as well as I have a choice between the NSK 4480 and CM-690 ($30 price difference from Antec $100 to Coolermaster $135).

NSK 4480
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=94482

Coolermaster CM-690
http://www.coolermaster.com/pr...php?act=detail&id=2908

Since this has no direct bearing on Video, it's being punted to Power Supplies

-ViRGE

 

[RallyMaster]

Well, I suppose you could run it on that CM PSU fine but I would probably go for a more proper PSU like the Corsair VX450 for that system.

 

[happy medium]

Antec -380 watts 2- 17 amp rails at 80% efficiency. 100$
Coolmaster -460 watt 2 -18 amp rails at 70% efficiency. 135$

I'd go for the Antec.

 

[Lunyone]

Well the Cooler Master is rated at 26A (312w/12v=26A). The Antec is rated at 27A (324w/12v=27A), so I'd definately go with the Antec PSU. I'm not sure what the quality of the Cooler Master PSU is at, but I know from first hand experience that the Antec one is pretty good. I have had to return a faulty one (that I bought on ebay ) and had NO issues with the return process, in case you might need to do that.

 

[Lunyone]

Forgot to mention this, but their are other options with a PSU/case combo that you might consider.
PSU - $71 - $15 MIR = $56!! Has 31A on the 12v rail!!!
Corsair VX 450w ATX12V Power Supply
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsai...loc/101/205466485.html
Case - $45 shipped!!! Hard to beat in this price range. Also is quite nice too.
Antec Three Hundred ATX Computer Case
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-...loc/101/207906549.html

Total is $116 - $15 MIR = $101!!! Hard to beat at that price. You'll be getting a more powerful PSU and still have a decent case too!!

or buy your case/PSU combo from Buy.com, instead of newegg and save about $20 on shipping!!! $82 w/FREE shipping!!!
Antec Mini Tower Case w/ Earthwatts 380w PSU - Black - NSK4480B
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-...loc/101/204947963.html

 

[Lunyone]

Other PSU's to consider, depending on your power requirements:
Antec EarthWatt 500W P/S ATX 12V V2.2 80mm P/S2 Fan 80-Plus Certified - EA500
Has 34A on the 12v rails!!! +80% efficient too! $60 shipped!
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-...loc/101/203477216.html

Antec Earthwatt 430W 80-Plus Certified Power Supply - EA430
Has 30A on the 12v rails!! +80% efficient too! $53 shipped!
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-...loc/101/203477215.html

Antec Earthwatt 380W P/Satx 12V v.2.2 80MM P/S2 Fan 80-Plus Certified - EA380
Original PSU that you were looking at. Has 27A on the 12v rails. You can add this to any case that you want. If you couple this with the Antec 300 case you'll only spend $84!!!
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-...loc/101/203477214.html

Cases:
One of the better ones out there for the $: $80 shipped!
Antec Nine Hundred Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - NINE HUNDRED
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-...loc/101/202997579.html

Another good selection too. About the same, if not better than the Antec 900: $77 shipped!
Cooler Master 690 without Power Supply - RC-690-KKN1-GP
http://www.buy.com/prod/cooler...loc/101/206177908.html

You can decide what works best for you, but I'd consider upgrading your PSU requirements, unless all that your going to be doing is very light gaming and surfing the web, etc.

If your requirements are different, please let us know what your system specs are so we can make sure your using the correctly rated PSU for your tasks.

 

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

Bought the NSK4480B black today. Seems pretty good.