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Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by DrekSilver, Apr 25, 2011.

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  1. DrekSilver Newcomer, in training Posts: 33

    The Sony one is slightly cheaper and your advice has been good so far so done and done, Toshiba Opti was subbed out.
    DrekSilver, Apr 26, 2011
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  2. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,017   +33

    Again, I would still use a much cheaper power supply.
    hellokitty[hk], Apr 26, 2011
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  3. Leeky TS Special Forces Posts: 4,357   +68

    I would as well, as the HX850 is serious overkill for anything other than a dual GPU system, especially with the HD6850.

    A 600ish watt PSU will be more than enough, so I highly recommend the one I recommended in my first reply to this thread. You'll also save about $100 that your needlessly spending.
    Leeky, Apr 27, 2011
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  4. DrekSilver Newcomer, in training Posts: 33

    Could you link me a good example of one, because I don't know which is reliable and good quality?
    DrekSilver, Apr 27, 2011
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  5. Leeky TS Special Forces Posts: 4,357   +68

    The one I linked in my first post is excellent - I even linked a review for it from a very respected PSU tester.

    To save you hunting, its this post.

    The SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W PSU is perfect for your system, has potential to allow for you to overclock safely, and costs approx $100 less than the HX850 Corsair unit.

    It isn't a modular design (e.g. you can't remove cables your not using like the HX850) but given the price, its well worth considering.
    Leeky, Apr 27, 2011
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  6. DrekSilver Newcomer, in training Posts: 33

    And if I were to purchase two video cards instead of one, it would have the power to run the system just as well as the HX850 in that situation?
    DrekSilver, Apr 27, 2011
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  7. Leeky TS Special Forces Posts: 4,357   +68

    No, you'd need 750w minimum to run two GPUs if you want some space to breathe, but you need to decide whether you plan to do that or not really. If you don't your effectively wasting (in my humble opinion) $100 when the Seasonic is actually just as good, but lower capacity.

    A good 750W PSU will be more than enough to power you're proposed system with dual GPU's, and leave a little room to spare for overclocking as well.
    Leeky, Apr 27, 2011
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  8. DrekSilver Newcomer, in training Posts: 33

    Well in the future I probably will decide to purchase a second GPU for the extra system power, so it would be good to have the HX850 PSU if I decide to do that. And me buying it may give incentive to do so.

    Besides, the whole system at the moment is only costing about $1,200 which is cheaper (and much better) than most high end computers you can buy at your local Future Shop anyway.
    DrekSilver, Apr 27, 2011
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  9. ComputerFreezee Newcomer, in training

    sorry I dont want to confuse you but you can buy a lower psu than 850watt corsair psu. you can calculate your power need here: thermaltake.outervision.com

    I suggest you ASUS P8P67 PRO mainboard which tested with intel i5-2500 and gskill ripjaws and become editors choice @ donanimhaber (most famous hardware website in Turkey):
    ComputerFreezee, Apr 29, 2011
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  10. Leeky TS Special Forces Posts: 4,357   +68

    If the OP wishes to add an additional GPU in the future, or have the option available its sensible to have at least 750w, though dependant on the GPU this can be lower and higher.

    The calculator might say different, but you never want a 600w PSU running at 550W when under stress, that would be dangerous in anything but short term. Once you factor in aging of components, and variations in their power outputs, its always wise to consider something more powerful than required, if only to have those extra reserves there as it ages.
    Leeky, Apr 29, 2011
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  11. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,956   +355

    So when the dust from all the news that's fit to print from Turkey settles, and all the PSU pros, cons and calculator reports are in. Wouldn't it be just as sensible and cost effective to buy the 850 watt Corsair from the jump. Even with capacitor aging figured in, it will still most likely have the balls to run a second big video card, even three years from now.

    I don't particularly like step up selling, but the OP has been telling all of you that he's likely interested in a second video card. Yet you persist in essentially telling me that buying a PSU twice is "cost effective", when it really isn't.

    Incidentally it's on sale; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011 And also incidentally, the warranty is SEVEN years, parts and labor!



    You are of course aware, that "outervision" powers all most all the PSU calculators on the web, not just Thermaltake?
    captaincranky, Apr 29, 2011
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  12. Leeky TS Special Forces Posts: 4,357   +68

    Definitely, the best option really, a HX7/850 will have you sorted for the next 7 years minimum, and a requirement if the OP wants dual GPUs. :)
    Leeky, Apr 29, 2011
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  13. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,956   +355

    I think it's time to stop talking, and start building. ;)
    captaincranky, Apr 29, 2011
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  14. Leeky TS Special Forces Posts: 4,357   +68

    Nah, I feel this is definitely "A 4 page thread", so a little further to go yet! :haha:
    Leeky, Apr 29, 2011
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