Which PSU do i buy?

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

Hey,

I need help deciding on my new PSU. The thing has to run whats in my System spec. However, iam going to be changing my Graphics card within the next week, but the new one(s) with still only require 2 x 6pin.

So, what do i get?

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alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

Everyone can probably predict what I will say...

Corsair!

TX650W is probably the best choice.

Not just saying that cus I have it, checked a few days ago and its best W/£

Dont by from OcUK tho, if you can.

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

Lol, why? They've been perfect for me. Even my B-Grade buys have been kitted with everything. Only had that TIM problem...

Considering the Corsair. More ideas please.

I'm liking this ... lol

LagunaX · Apr 14, 2009

Corsair TX 650w - No question for price/performance unless you see a PC Power & Cooling for cheaper. It'll probably run as good as a 750w or higher.

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

hmmm ok. Willing to sell yours Alex?

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

MoonPig said:
Lol, why? They've been perfect for me. Even my B-Grade buys have been kitted with everything. Only had that TIM problem...

Considering the Corsair. More ideas please.

I'm liking this ... lol

Please tell me your joking

If I sold mine I would have to replace it, so cant see the point.

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

lol. Right, i'll see what OcUKs Wednesday offer is and if theres nothing better. I'll buy a Corsair PSU.

Btw, what am i looking at for minimum Watts for my setup?

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

why would want to upgrade your gpu u crazy lol, just replace psu,, your system specs are fast enough for todays games

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

im selling my 4870 to someone because i want to try crossfire.

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

u see me wanting to upgrade my 8800gt no because all games run smooth all maxed out no aa, using 1600x1200 res tops

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

lol, whats your problem mate?

I play games on full at 1920x1080

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

my bad moon missed the crossfire part, makes total sense now lol

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

that explains why all your guys want faster gpu''s to play games with higher res, lower res to 1600x1200 or lower and your games will smoke lol

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

What do you want to crossfire and ill tell you which PSU to get

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

looking at two 4830s or two 4850s

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

TX750W then

but depends on prices, I'd quite happily run two 4850's off my 650w.

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

i know its off topic but whats the point of running games at 1920x1080, with all the eye candy on, when games look just as good with 1600x1200 its pointless no offense

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

I cant see the point of 1920 x 1080 below 24", but above that you can see a difference.

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

Ah ok, thanks alex.

Because:
a) i can
b) its my native res

There again, i sometimes drop to 1680x1050, I've used it for the last few days and i like it. May keep at this.

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

my board supports a crossfire quad setup but when prices dip lower or when games run slow, i might consider crossfire

Rock God · Apr 14, 2009

Overclockers are the best.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1104

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

i like to see a few snaps from 1920x1080 to 1600x1200 from a quality stand point

MoonPig · Apr 14, 2009

Hmmm... i suppose the PC Power & Cooling will future proof me...

I would, but i can't be arsed.

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

just my opinion moonpig lower res, still with good picture quality, equals more frames, less upgrading lol

The_Real_DeaL31 · Apr 14, 2009

corsair or ocz hands down never had one of them die on me yet

System Name	Gaming Rig \| Uni Laptop
Processor	Intel Q6600 G0 (2007) @ 3.6Ghz @ 1.45625v (LLC) / 4 GHz Bench @ 1.63v \| AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2 GHz
Motherboard	ASUS P5Q Deluxe (Intel P45) \| HP 6715b
Cooling	Xigmatek Dark Knight w/AC MX2 ~ Case Fans: 2 x 180mm + 1 x 120mm Silverstone Fans
Memory	4GB OCZ Platinum PC2-8000 @ 1000Mhz 5-5-5-15 2.1v \| 2 x 1GB DDR2 667 MHz
Video Card(s)	XFX GTX 285 1GB, Modded FTW BIOS @ 725/1512/1350 w/Accelero Xtreme GTX 280 + Scythe sinks\| ATI X1250
Storage	2x WD6400AAKS 1 TB Raid 0, 140GB Raid 1 & 80GB Maxtor Basics External HDD (storage) \| 160GB 2.5"
Display(s)	Samsung SyncMaster SM2433BW @ 1920 x 1200 via DVI-D \| 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050 resolution)
Case	Silverstone Fortress FT01B-W ~ Logitech G15 R1 / Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
Audio Device(s)	Soundmax AD2000BX Onboard Sound, via Logitech X-230 2.1 \| ADI SoundMAX HD Audio
Power Supply	Corsair TX650W \| HP 90W
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 x64 \| Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 x64
Benchmark Scores	3DM06: 19519, Vantage: P16170 ~ Win7: -CPU 7.5 -MEM 7.5 -AERO 7.9 -GFX 6.0 -HDD 6.0

System Name	Primary Rig
Processor	e8500 Q822A549 4.5ghz AIR
Motherboard	Foxconn Mars P35
Cooling	TRUE
Memory	2 x2GB Patriot Viper 1066 5-5-5-12 @ 1.8v
Video Card(s)	Sapphire 5870 Unlocked
Storage	300gb Velociraptor
Display(s)	Dell 24" Ultrasharp
Case	Coolermaster CM690
Power Supply	PC Power & Cooling 750w Quad Silencer
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate x86

System Name	Gaming Rig \| Uni Laptop
Processor	Intel Q6600 G0 (2007) @ 3.6Ghz @ 1.45625v (LLC) / 4 GHz Bench @ 1.63v \| AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2 GHz
Motherboard	ASUS P5Q Deluxe (Intel P45) \| HP 6715b
Cooling	Xigmatek Dark Knight w/AC MX2 ~ Case Fans: 2 x 180mm + 1 x 120mm Silverstone Fans
Memory	4GB OCZ Platinum PC2-8000 @ 1000Mhz 5-5-5-15 2.1v \| 2 x 1GB DDR2 667 MHz
Video Card(s)	XFX GTX 285 1GB, Modded FTW BIOS @ 725/1512/1350 w/Accelero Xtreme GTX 280 + Scythe sinks\| ATI X1250
Storage	2x WD6400AAKS 1 TB Raid 0, 140GB Raid 1 & 80GB Maxtor Basics External HDD (storage) \| 160GB 2.5"
Display(s)	Samsung SyncMaster SM2433BW @ 1920 x 1200 via DVI-D \| 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050 resolution)
Case	Silverstone Fortress FT01B-W ~ Logitech G15 R1 / Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
Audio Device(s)	Soundmax AD2000BX Onboard Sound, via Logitech X-230 2.1 \| ADI SoundMAX HD Audio
Power Supply	Corsair TX650W \| HP 90W
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 x64 \| Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 x64
Benchmark Scores	3DM06: 19519, Vantage: P16170 ~ Win7: -CPU 7.5 -MEM 7.5 -AERO 7.9 -GFX 6.0 -HDD 6.0

System Name	Smooth as silk
Processor	Phenom II x4 940 BE oced, 3.6ghz 1.5250v
Motherboard	Asus M4A79 Deluxe 790FX
Cooling	Cooler master v8
Memory	OCZ 1066 MHz Platinum Series 4GB kit 5.5.5.15 2T 1141mhz
Video Card(s)	Evga ssc 8800gt at stock p.o.s to hot to o.c
Storage	Wd 76gb Raptor/Wd 500gb blue sata II, Wd 160gb sata II
Display(s)	20" Acer 2016wBdb widescreen 1600x1050
Case	120mm back/3x 80mm neon front/250mm side fan
Audio Device(s)	realtek/logitech x540
Power Supply	Corsair vx550 41amps 12v single rail
Software	Winxp pro sp3/vista who lol?
Benchmark Scores	3dmark06 15216k

System Name	Smooth as silk
Processor	Phenom II x4 940 BE oced, 3.6ghz 1.5250v
Motherboard	Asus M4A79 Deluxe 790FX
Cooling	Cooler master v8
Memory	OCZ 1066 MHz Platinum Series 4GB kit 5.5.5.15 2T 1141mhz
Video Card(s)	Evga ssc 8800gt at stock p.o.s to hot to o.c
Storage	Wd 76gb Raptor/Wd 500gb blue sata II, Wd 160gb sata II
Display(s)	20" Acer 2016wBdb widescreen 1600x1050
Case	120mm back/3x 80mm neon front/250mm side fan
Audio Device(s)	realtek/logitech x540
Power Supply	Corsair vx550 41amps 12v single rail
Software	Winxp pro sp3/vista who lol?
Benchmark Scores	3dmark06 15216k

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