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Did capacitor really matter?

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There are some components where going for the cheapest option is okay, power supplies are not one of those components. Never, ever, ever cheap out on your power supply.

 

Efficiency ratings mean little, and aren't always true.

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I find this powerlogic armageddon voltron 400 gold (what a name)http://leapfroglobal.com/amg/voltron-gold-400.html for USD $50, can't find any review, have no idea what capacitor they use but its gold and registered at 80plus and 3 years warrant, should I take it based on gold effiency?

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I would rather go for this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030&cm_re=Antc_Eco_620W-_-17-371-031-_-Product ($45 after MIR)

 

Antec is a more reliable company. Just to be safe. 

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The name sounds like something that will cause armageddon for your parts... lol...

 

Caps matter... They help keep the power being delivered to your parts clean... Meaning, low electrical noise, stable voltages, and better ripple suppression...

 

Check if jonnyguru has written something about this...

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There are some components where going for the cheapest option is okay, power supplies are not one of those components. Never, ever, ever cheap out on your power supply.

 

Efficiency ratings mean little, and aren't always true.

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NEVER. BUY. GENERIC. PSU. 


you wouldnt buy a non name brand cpu or gpu would you?

 

or a non name brand car that some  random guy made in his garage out  of melted aluminium cans!

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