The problem with getting more capacity than you use is that the PSU won't
operate at it's peak efficiency so you waste power. My game box has 5
hardrives a Phenom II X2 555 overclocked to 3.825 GHz, a Radeon HD 5770
running on a Seasonic 550 watt PSU like a Swiss watch..
On Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:46:14 -0500, FORC5 <[email protected]> wrote:
While I was seriously tempted I ordered a Seasonic X750. If Newegg had
the X850 I would have got that.
Overkill on power, u bet. I figure the easier it runs under load the
quieter it is with less heat. I seem to always want to kick these up a
notch on new buys for future needs but things seem to have reached a
plateau
No SLI or Crossfire in my future. Not that hard a gamer anymore but
system has 4 hard drives, 2 optical drives, 1gb video (GTX460) and Quad
cpu. (Q9650)
Might try a Nexus in my next customer build. Actually Looked ay the
Lian-Li PSU's (looked good) but were too noisy on the fans. They build
kick ass cases though. Building a PC-B25B right now. Hope to be very
quiet box. ( the plan anyway) Hope not to have to change out the stock
fans.
thanks
fp
At 11:50 PM 11/5/2010, Scoobydo Poked the stick with:
Never heard of it and never read a review of it. 3D Gameman isn't
totally
incompetent and Nvidia recommends it. It's 80 plus efficient, Active PFC
and modular good looks would greatly tempt me if I weren't so attached
to
Seasonic. Personally, I'd buy it if it meets your needs but I have to
say
that 850 watts is way more than you probably need for the life of your
build. Planning on triple SLI or Crossfire? :D
On Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:55:54 -0500, FORC5 <[email protected]> wrote:
shopping new PSU for rebuild, caught my eye. Current PSU is a
Thermaltake 750 toughpower rated 80+
http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/std/sku=RX-8500.html
looking for QUIET 8-)
Anyone have any experience with this brand ?
Been looking at Seasonic, PCP&C and OCZ and thermaltake. Most of these
claim low noise but reviews say otherwise.
Hope to go gold or platinum cert
thanks
fp
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AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (Default speed)
OCZ DDR3 1333 (2x2=4)
Palit GTX460 1 Gig (OC'd to 865 MHz)
WD Cariar Black 640 Gig
Lite On 22X DVD Burner
ASUS 21.5" 1080P Monitor
fold...@home (11,000 PPD)
Game Box:
Cooler Master CM690 Mid-Tower
Gigabyte 785G/SB710
AMD Phenom II X2 555 C3
Corsair Dominator RAM 2 gigs
PowerColor HD5770 1 gig
Seasonic 550 watt PSU
2 Seagate 7200.12 500 gig (RAID 0)
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Main Machine:
Generic Steel Case
ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 Mobo
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (Default speed)
OCZ DDR3 1333 (2x2=4)
Palit GTX460 1 Gig (OC'd to 865 MHz)
WD Cariar Black 640 Gig
Lite On 22X DVD Burner
ASUS 21.5" 1080P Monitor
fold...@home (11,000 PPD)
Game Box:
Cooler Master CM690 Mid-Tower
Gigabyte 785G/SB710
AMD Phenom II X2 555 C3
Corsair Dominator RAM 2 gigs
PowerColor HD5770 1 gig
Seasonic 550 watt PSU
2 Seagate 7200.12 500 gig (RAID 0)
LiteOn DVD Burner
