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System Name | "Dark Wind" |
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Processor | Sandy Bridge i5 2500k @ 4.6ghz 1.336v |
Motherboard | Asus ROG Maximum Gene-Z |
Cooling | Xigmatek Dark Knight w/AS5 |
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaw X Series 1600mhz 2 x 4gig |
Video Card(s) | eVGA GTX 670 FTW 2gig |
Storage | Western Digital Black Cavier 640gig AALS/ Samsung 840 Pro 256gig |
Display(s) | Dell U2412M / Viewsonic VX2025WM |
Case | Cooler Master HAF XB |
Audio Device(s) | SB X-fi Titanium PCI-E |
Power Supply | Corsair AX860 Platinum |
Software | Windows 7 64 bit Premium Home |
So Corsair is running a sweet deal if you buy a new PSU from them, you can get a fully colored sleeved cable kit from them free, which are close to $100 each depending on model.
I'm still running on my reliable Antec New TruePower 550w that I got as a warranty replacement after my Antec NeoWatt 500 died a few years ago. Its powering my evga 670 FTW and i5 2500k @ 4.6ghz with no issues. However, the factory sleeving is falling apart, its not totally modular and thus, has some legacy cables that I never use and its not capable of doing SLI if I decide to go for another 670 FTW down the road and power whatever CPU I decide to upgrade too. And its sad really, Antec has been a brand that I've loved for years for cases and PSU's but they just arn't what they used to be back in the 2000's and I think its time to say goodbye before this PSU also dies on me as it would be my 3rd Antec failure in 10 years.
http://www.corsair.com/power-supply...old-certified-fully-modular-power-supply.html
I do really like that the AX series is fully modular and that I can get a sleeve kit for it and not deal with that myself. However, I know the HX series is VERY popular and got a great review on Hard OCP and that a newer Version 2 out now and the newegg reviews on the HX series is awesome. The AX doesn't have as many reviews but seems to have a solid record, but I dunno if its been "revised" yet or not.
http://www.corsair.com/en/power-sup...-watt-80-plus-gold-certified-modular-psu.html
Computer Hardware, Power Supplies, Power Supplies...
I was planning on going up to 850watts so I have the power for whatever comes down the road in the future in the years to come. Any thoughts on this?
I'm still running on my reliable Antec New TruePower 550w that I got as a warranty replacement after my Antec NeoWatt 500 died a few years ago. Its powering my evga 670 FTW and i5 2500k @ 4.6ghz with no issues. However, the factory sleeving is falling apart, its not totally modular and thus, has some legacy cables that I never use and its not capable of doing SLI if I decide to go for another 670 FTW down the road and power whatever CPU I decide to upgrade too. And its sad really, Antec has been a brand that I've loved for years for cases and PSU's but they just arn't what they used to be back in the 2000's and I think its time to say goodbye before this PSU also dies on me as it would be my 3rd Antec failure in 10 years.
http://www.corsair.com/power-supply...old-certified-fully-modular-power-supply.html
I do really like that the AX series is fully modular and that I can get a sleeve kit for it and not deal with that myself. However, I know the HX series is VERY popular and got a great review on Hard OCP and that a newer Version 2 out now and the newegg reviews on the HX series is awesome. The AX doesn't have as many reviews but seems to have a solid record, but I dunno if its been "revised" yet or not.
http://www.corsair.com/en/power-sup...-watt-80-plus-gold-certified-modular-psu.html
Computer Hardware, Power Supplies, Power Supplies...
I was planning on going up to 850watts so I have the power for whatever comes down the road in the future in the years to come. Any thoughts on this?