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A good power supply

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Rab2140, Feb 26, 2008.

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  1. Rab2140 Newcomer, in training

    i looked into power consumption idle is 200 - 210 load is 300- 310
    Rab2140, Feb 26, 2008
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  2. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Well I don't think it can be anywhere near that high, but I don't have spec sheets in front of me, can you link where you found that?

    If you are right on that, then that Antec won't work. It would if you wired 2 12V rails together but I doubt you want to do that.

    Edit: Talkign with Tarkus in the IRC room, his 8800GTX takes 4 power connectors. 4 6Pin connectors, now, that no longer requires all the amps to come from 1 rail. So that 3 12V rail system would be fine if you split up where the power is coming from.
    SNGX1275, Feb 27, 2008
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  3. Rick TechSpot Staff

    LOL. That's the most storage capacity I've ever seen on a PSU! :D

    The Antec 500w NeoPower is actually the same PSU we used at Intel (I had mentioned 500w Antecs). We had a LOT of these. So I can vouch they are good and it really should be more than adequate for your system.

    The Colorsit 600W you linked too is passive PFC... You want active PFC if possible because it is more efficient and more stable. You'll get the most out of you 500w with the Antec Neopower... There may be better PSUs out there for the money (not sure), but the Neopower IS a good PSU.
    Rick, Feb 27, 2008
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  4. Tarkus TechSpot Ambassador

    I dunno if I can offer any wisdom but I'm running a BFG 8800 GTX OC on a ~500W Enermax power supply. I'm also running my C2D at 3500 Mhz. I used to be a fan of Antec but I had problems with 5V sagging when using high power nVidia boards. My Enermax PS has had rock solid voltages even under high demand. Multiple power rails is nice to have, you can divide the load onto both rails, with each rail powering a power connector on the video card. A good 495W Enermax supply runs $80-90 and be more than enough for all your needs
    Tarkus, Feb 27, 2008
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  5. Rick TechSpot Staff

    Looks like load is under 200w for sure. Here are some references.

    Rick, Feb 27, 2008
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  6. Rab2140 Newcomer, in training

    Rab2140, Feb 27, 2008
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  7. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Either enermax.
    SNGX1275, Feb 27, 2008
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  8. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Nearly everything thing you said is BS.
    SNGX1275, Feb 27, 2008
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  9. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    :O I second that.
    Matthew, Feb 27, 2008
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  10. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    I'll third that too... A good 450-500 watt dual 12 volt rail supply is all most need!
    Tmagic650, Feb 27, 2008
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