[PSU] NZXT HALE82 650W, 80PLUS Bronze, Modular ($50)($110 - $30 promo code - $30 MIR) - [Exp 7/22]
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-Tec...Posted Jul 21, 2012, 8:31 AM UTC
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/5277/nzxt-hale82-650w-750w/1
This is a SeaSonic rebrand with a good warranty program, 3 years.
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If only it was 700w:(
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What are you looking to power with a 700w psu?
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Well, I mostly just don't want to make sure I don't need to upgrade it. I bought a 400w with my new cpu+mobo and with a new video card it seems I need more already
I have: i5-3570k,gigabyte z77, 2x4 gskill ddr-1300/1600 not sure, 2 hdd, soon to be Sapphire 6870. Then there is just the fans and usbs I think.
Alot of Psu calculators suggested 650+ but I'm not sure.
And for $10 I could get a Corsair which I hear is the most reliable you can get. here.
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Your whole build will use something like 250w's your 400w psu should work as long as you have the pci-e connectors for it.
Not sure which PSU calculator, but I( personally) have a thread on the subject of psu's in the sidebar of r/buildapc. I don;t suggest any calculator what so ever they always overstate your needs.
Which 400w psu do you have?
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Sadly, that is not modular though.
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I've never been one for cable management and I don't think I've ever used a modular psu so it doesn't bother me too much.
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I don't know if I could recommend this PSU even though I love the NZXT brand. I've been eyeing the NZXT Hale82 650W PSU for a month now, especially since it hit $60 on Newegg. A recurring issue with it though has been its loud fan on any load higher than 50%. It seems to only affect the 650W model.
Source:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5277/nzxt-hale82-650w-750w/4
http://www.ocia.net/reviews/hale82650/page4.shtml
Newegg/Amazon reviews
My post in r/NZXT:
http://www.reddit.com/r/NZXT/comments/wwl68/nzxt_hale82_650w_fan_question/
I'm still waiting for a post from the fine folks at NZXT.
Yeah, it being loud on only somewhat-heavy loads seems like a dealbreaker for me.
I think this is the reason why it is on sale for such a low price while the other wattage models aren't.
I wonder if NZXT would let you install your own fan.
You can install your own fan in most psu's but you'd void the warranties in doing so.