I know, another charger recommendation question, yawn.

I'm looking to get back into rc racing and I need a charger. I'm going to be running 2wd buggy and/or stadium truck in stock (17.5). I'm planning on running around 5000mah 50C or so batteries. I'm on a pretty tight budget so the chargers I would like to get (Powerlab 6, etc.) are out of the question. I'm leaning towards using one of those server converted power supplies with a couple of small chargers. Any help would be appreciated.

Racers Edge Solo 80:

http://www.racers-edge.com/Racers_Ed.../rcesc1800.htm

This is the charger I use for racing. I run 2 classes at times and I have no problems. This charger has a lot of good features, including a carrying case for the charger and adapters for the price. Personally, this is all the charger you need. Plus its AC/DC so you don't need a power supply. And it also has a 5 year manufacturer warranty for defects.

Look around for this charger as some places have this charger at a cheaper price.

I just bought one of those converted pc power supplies off of ebay. A lot of power for about 40 bucks. Pair that with this charger:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCTZN&P=7
and you get a lot for your money, and charges 2 batteries at once.

Or, there's this one that has double the power and charges at 2x the amps:
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=41183

Restocking my hobby needs after 20 years off and could use some advice.

icharger-106b

or

Dynamite-Prophet-Sport-Duo-AC-Charger-6S-6A-50W-x-2

or

Venom Medion Dual Output 10amp DC Multi Charger U/L

I like the idea of a dual charger and I could make a powersupply ala YouTube... Any recommendations? Running 1/12 right now with 1s (1 cell) 3.7v Lipo Batteries. Most people use a 5500mah or greater battery. Also, do these batteries need to be discharged and is that something I need in a charger?

Thanks for your help.