I read what you folks are saying, but I keep going back after my readings and past history with the corsair.
I am trying to understand the major difference here between the TX950W and the 850HX. I keep going back and forth between those two. Other than one is listed 100 watts more and does not have modular connections? I have no way to really measure out my future system but I do want to make sure I can use it if I ever put, say two 5870 cards into an i7 system. I probably won't have more than 2 hard drivers in the system ever. On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Greg Sevart <[email protected]> wrote: > Agreed that 600w is more than enough unless you're looking at a QC+high end > Xfire/SLI setup. I haven't isolated my individual PC in a while, but my UPS > reports just under 1000 watts pulled for the following: > > * Overclocked Core i7 3.7GHz system with 23 drives and a 5770--running at > full CPU load (BOINC) (this system has a 600w PSU BTW) > * X2 3600 system with SSD > * Overclocked C2Q 2.8GHz system with 8 drives, including 4 15k > * Dual 24" LCDs > * Water pump, switch, Logitech Z5500, cable modem, Dish power inserter, and > Dish HD receiver > > Plus, a power supply is rated by output, not input, and we're measuring > input. Therefore, you also have to subtract efficiency losses. While there > are a lot of different types of components in that list, assuming a very > good 85% efficient power supply for it all, that would only effectively mean > 850 watts--and that's for 3 systems and 2 24" monitors +extras. > > Other than that, I completely agree with buying a good unit and checking the > OEM. I even go so far as to verify the brand of capacitors on both the > primary and secondary sides of the PSU. If they're not Rubycon or Nippon > Chemi-Con, I'll pass. > > Now, all that being said, I usually do look at 750w units for most > enthusiast-level builds. There are a number of quality 750w units available > right now, including the SeaSonic X750 Gold that was linked earlier. > > Greg > > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:hardware- >> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin >> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 7:51 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [H] My 2010 Gamer PC Build >> >> ARe you guys actually checking power draw using a Kill-o-Watt meter? >> >> On 4/20/2010 8:38 AM, Stan Zaske wrote: >> > You're seriously mistaken my friend. 600 watts is more than adequate >> > for most builds and overkill in many cases. >> > >> > >> > On 4/20/2010 2:29 AM, maccrawj wrote: >> >> Bullshit! 500-600 is just cutting it for MOST current cards combined >> >> with the potential needs of up to 6 hdd's modern mobo's are capable >> >> of never mind what other power hungry components are installed. >> >> >> >> * Don't skip on PSU brand or capacity, it saves no real money in the >> >> end. >> >> * Always lookup what ODM makes a given PSU >> >> * Read real reviews that stress test. >> >> >> >> >> >> On 4/19/2010 2:15 PM, Stan Zaske wrote: >> >> <snip> >> >> > You should be fine with 600 watts unless you plan on running 2 >> >>> 5870's or nVidia 480's (not recommended). >> >> <snip> >> >> >> > >> > >> > No virus found in this incoming message. >> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> > Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2821 - Release Date: >> 04/19/10 14:31:00 >> > >> > > > >
