Gaming, Computer Tech & Electronics Fortnite.CounterStrike.CallOfDuty.Dota.MineCraft.
Tips & tricks, tech support, home theatre, online gaming, reviews, latest news... |
 | 
01-20-2011, 04:01 AM
|
#1 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 20,415
Thanked 7,481 Times in 1,449 Posts
Failed 2,380 Times in 472 Posts
| what power supply for new ATi?
just picked up a 6950, but the current system has a 6yrs old 430watt PSU.
What should I buy that will last me another 6 yrs? something reliable is a must.
Antec TP New 750w has great reviews and is always on my wish list, but my buddy said it's overkilled, I don't need one unless there are 2 video cards. Should I go for more head room or get what I just need?
| 
|  | |
01-20-2011, 05:43 AM
|
#2 | | The "You'd Know" Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Home
Posts: 20,931
Thanked 276 Times in 140 Posts
Failed 11 Times in 9 Posts
|
My Antec 550W cpu runs my 5850 just fine (pretty low wattage card combines with 95W cpu only)
What CPU do you have?
__________________
08 CBR600RR
03 IS300
Ezekiel 25:17. The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you. | |
| | |
01-20-2011, 06:00 AM
|
#3 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 20,415
Thanked 7,481 Times in 1,449 Posts
Failed 2,380 Times in 472 Posts
|
^ now E7200 @1.38v
Will get the newer quad-core Intel soon for sure.
Right now, 1SSD, 1HD, 1DVD, 3 12cm, 1 video card, 2 sticks of ram.
I can never figure out how much wattage I need.
| |
| | |
01-20-2011, 07:12 AM
|
#4 | | WUB WUB WUB WUB WUB
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey
Posts: 7,893
Thanked 7,144 Times in 1,935 Posts
Failed 202 Times in 90 Posts
|
Budget? What's the rest of your system like?
__________________ FEEDBACK (9-0-0)
SPOTTED Quote:
Originally Posted by slowguy  fuck you hipster | Quote:
Originally Posted by trollguy then fuck you hipster akinari | Quote: |
[23-05, 11:34] FastAnna suck a dick ygay
| | |
| | |
01-20-2011, 11:18 AM
|
#5 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BC
Posts: 644
Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
|
computer for light gaming? 650W should do it tx750W non modular is good too but its gonna be a mess in the box, but if you want to play safe go for 850W it doesn't hurt since in the later future who knows what they will come out with! it will be good for another 6 years again?  | |
| | |
01-20-2011, 07:49 PM
|
#6 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver->HK
Posts: 560
Thanked 188 Times in 41 Posts
Failed 38 Times in 11 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by asian_XL I can never figure out how much wattage I need. | http://www.corsair.com/learn_n_explore/
Corsair website has a power supply finder tool, gives you a general idea of how much you need. Quote:
Originally Posted by asian_XL Right now, 1SSD, 1HD, 1DVD, 3 12cm, 1 video card, 2 sticks of ram. | 750w is definitely overkill unless you really plan on running 2 vid cards. But I'd prefer to just upgrade the vid card after a year or two, rather than running 2 cards for lower power consumption and newer technology.
I'd say 550w is enough, but 650w for a little more wiggle room.
| |
| | |
01-20-2011, 09:00 PM
|
#7 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond
Posts: 1,706
Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
750W is the way to go. You may decide to add a 2nd video card and you will have that flexibility.
Price difference isnt that much more too
| |
| | |
01-20-2011, 09:49 PM
|
#8 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,677
Thanked 84 Times in 41 Posts
Failed 10 Times in 6 Posts
|
Get at least 650W, you might wind up wanting a high-end, high-TDP video card or SLI/Xfire setup in the future, and a great power supply is the one part you'll always be able to transfer from build to build.
| |
| | |
01-20-2011, 10:48 PM
|
#9 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
Join Date: May 2002 Location: vancouver
Posts: 3,319
Thanked 1,283 Times in 270 Posts
Failed 205 Times in 61 Posts
|
with higher wattage power supplies you get get more energy wasting. i can't remember, but i think psu efficiency drops at low loads
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by Fei-Ji haha i can taste the cum in my mouth | Quote:
Originally Posted by orgasm_donor organge7 has spoken, and we have done the opposite. yay! | | |
| | |
01-21-2011, 12:06 AM
|
#10 | | Got MOD?
Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 7,919
Thanked 519 Times in 444 Posts
Failed 5 Times in 4 Posts
|
Just because a power supply is rated at say 750w doesn't mean it will run at that all the time. It will scale down and supply whats needed maintaining a plus 80 efficiency. Its kinda dumb for a manufacturer to claim 80 plus only if its under high load.
| |
| | |
01-21-2011, 12:26 AM
|
#11 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BC
Posts: 644
Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
|
^ you got that damn right  | |
| | |
01-21-2011, 04:46 AM
|
#12 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 20,415
Thanked 7,481 Times in 1,449 Posts
Failed 2,380 Times in 472 Posts
|
Antec TP750 is underrated as I read, actual output is far higher than 750watt (which I find it unbelievable).
Yes I don't want to go dual video cards, but we never know in the future we get dualcore on a single card. Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
01-21-2011, 02:00 PM
|
#14 | | Got MOD?
Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 7,919
Thanked 519 Times in 444 Posts
Failed 5 Times in 4 Posts
|
If I were to buy another PowerSupply it would be a Seasonic X series. Or Corsair AX series which are made by Seasonic. Modular, Fan stays off under 20% load, sanyo denki fan, at least a 5 year warranty.
| |
| | |
01-21-2011, 03:18 PM
|
#15 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: surrey
Posts: 2,526
Thanked 149 Times in 90 Posts
Failed 132 Times in 38 Posts
|
XFX xxx edition 650watt seems decently price. I did a PSU calculator thing with my 3.0ghx AMD Phenom II quad with hd 5850, it came to "388Watts" required.
I dunno how accurate the calculator online is, but 388 isnt very high, i guess any 500watt will do the trick for you
| |
| | |
01-22-2011, 04:28 PM
|
#16 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Duncan, BC
Posts: 10,128
Thanked 5,568 Times in 2,107 Posts
Failed 231 Times in 90 Posts
|
I had an HD 4870 on an Antec Earthwatts EA-500 PSU and it didn't go so well. Random lockups, occasional BSOD ... Upgraded to a better PSU and never had a problem ...
The 5850 isn't as power hungry as the 4870 was, but I'd still go w/ at least a 500W PSU based on past experience plus the price difference isn't huge. Going w/ a larger PSU will afford you more upgrade opportunities.
| |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:32 PM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
