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| Author: | potanda [ 14 Jan 2011, 03:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
my cpu is a phenom II x6 1055t overclocked My ram is 4 sticks of 2 gigs ddr3 1333mhz a ati HD6970 with the voltage up %20 1 one terebyte 7200 rpm harddrive 1 cd drive a active display port adapter that uses power via the usb and alot of fans right now im using a 581 watt and sometimes my games freeze then resume normal or my textures flicker in left 4 dead this psu is about 5 years old |
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| Author: | Paradigm Shifter [ 14 Jan 2011, 13:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
No, I'd say it's not powerful enough. PSUs do degrade over time, so that 580w isn't 580w any more after 5 years. |
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| Author: | Skid [ 14 Jan 2011, 14:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
Minimum PSU wattage without ANY overclocking (you didn't provide details) is 470W, with recommenced 520W, overclocking can have a huge hit on power, and with your current PSU being 5 years old it'll be no where near enough. Advise, get a new PSU to between 650-700W, higher will allow for upgrading later as well extend its useful life (assuming you get a good make). You could get away with a 600W but I would recommend against it. URL from the PSU sticky -> http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp |
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| Author: | potanda [ 14 Jan 2011, 22:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
I just ordered one from new egg 1000watts It looked like a pretty good deal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702021 |
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| Author: | Skid [ 15 Jan 2011, 00:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
I just ordered one from new egg 1000watts It looked like a pretty good deal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702021 Its overkill, but it'll give you enough head room to add a second card and crossfire them if you wanted to, while I have no knowledge of BFG PSUs they are a respectable company so you should be alright with one of them. |
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| Author: | potanda [ 15 Jan 2011, 00:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
Thanks and yeah im planning on crossfire in the future anyways so might as well just spend the money now |
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| Author: | Paradigm Shifter [ 15 Jan 2011, 13:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
People are still selling BFG equipment? They closed their doors a few months back! As much as this will be a pain for you, I recommend returning that unopened and getting a different manufacturer, as their warranties are not being honoured any more. |
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| Author: | potanda [ 16 Jan 2011, 09:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
ok what other brands do u recommend? |
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| Author: | Paradigm Shifter [ 16 Jan 2011, 16:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
Antec, Corsair, Enermax, Seasonic... there are likely more I've forgotten. ;) |
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| Author: | Abram [ 16 Jan 2011, 22:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is my psu big enough for my rig? |
You forgot gerbils on wheels... Beyond brand, one thing i can suggest is getting a modular PSU. Even if you have a huge case, having all those unneeded cables gone is fantastic. |
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