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  1. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    You know, power supplies don't get the attention they deserve. PSUs sit dutifully behind the curtain bringing the whole show to life while processors and graphics cards hog the spotlight. There's a simple reason they're so overlooked in the enthusiast community, and I think we all know what it is: they're boring. In fact, that's why we tend to avoid reviewing power supplies. That being the case, we think it's about time to pay our respects.

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    Matthew, Sep 24, 2010
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  2. grvalderrama TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 188

    550w Cooler Master, as you can see in my specs. Salute you!
    grvalderrama, Sep 24, 2010
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  3. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe Posts: 5,795   +24

    my system has 3 psu's
    1 X Corsiar HX 650 @ 650w (MB and peripherals)
    2 x FSP Group X5 @ 500w each = 1000w (graphic cards 3x 5850's + GT 9800 PhysX)
    for a grand total of 1650w
    red1776, Sep 24, 2010
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  4. Guest

    I run a Ultra X4 750 watt PSU, 52amps on single 12v rail. Rock solid PSU.
    Guest, Sep 24, 2010
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  5. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,783   +279

    You talk about boring, have I got boring for you.

    Whatever it is, I pretty much slap an Antec "Earthwatts" EA-380 in it. This due to my habitual dependence on IGP "solutions". That said, ironically I have an Antec EA-430 in my Core i3-530 build. This would be the machine that needs the least power to run. Hey, it was laying around, and I got it on sale. :confused:
    captaincranky, Sep 24, 2010
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  6. TomSEA TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,970   +139

    I have an ABS SL1050 1050 watt. Modular cables, single 12V rail, 80 PLUS Silver certified. Runs my SLI rig with plenty of power to spare for add-ons.

    That's quite the setup you have red1776. Got any pics of your rig?
    TomSEA, Sep 24, 2010
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  7. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    TX850w by corsair. :)
    BlindObject, Sep 24, 2010
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  8. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe Posts: 5,795   +24


    @ Tom, this is what it will look like for about another hour, I am moving,modding etc to a different case as we speak.

    http://www.techspot.com/gallery/member-galleries/p3985-is-that-better-adhmuz-3f.html

    http://www.techspot.com/gallery/member-galleries/p3945-power-station.html
    red1776, Sep 24, 2010
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  9. DokkRokken Newcomer, in training Posts: 275

    Corsair 750TX. Solid, reliable and quiet. What more could I ask for.
    DokkRokken, Sep 24, 2010
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  10. KG363 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 518

    Corsair tx 850w
    KG363, Sep 24, 2010
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  11. Guest

    How can I vote, mine is 1000W but there's no 1000W in the selection.

    "900-999W" you can't find 1000W in this range.


    "Over 1000W" is obviously not equal to 1000W.
    Guest, Sep 24, 2010
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  12. ruben1992 Newcomer, in training Posts: 32

    650w Antec Earthwatts
    ruben1992, Sep 24, 2010
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  13. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    I got my Antec Earthwatts 380w for sale too, it runs my 9600gt.
    Then I have that corsair 400w, running an integrated. I was thinking that I'd switch them the next time I open up my computer, but just this morning I loaned my monitor out for a bit but ended up just dusting everything off...
    hellokitty[hk], Sep 25, 2010
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  14. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,097

    I have an Corsiar HX 850, i now its overkill for my system but for $120 on newegg it was a steal
    dustin_ds3000, Sep 25, 2010
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  15. Guest

    I have an antec 380W PSU powering:
    Phenom II x4 810 w/ stock cooler, 6GB RAM, 2 500GB HDDs, 1 Optical drive, Radeon XFX HD5770xxx Edition, five case fans with LEDs
    Guest, Sep 25, 2010
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  16. dividebyzero trainee n00b Posts: 4,089   +194

    How powerful is your PSU?

    Not nearly powerful enough. When the graphics ramp to 3D clocks I notice that the neighbours house lights don't dim at all....clearly, the Corsair HX1000 and TX750 need some severe upgrading.
    dividebyzero, Sep 25, 2010
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  17. ebolamonkey3 Newcomer, in training Posts: 66

    What case do you use?? How do you make it all fit?
    ebolamonkey3, Sep 25, 2010
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  18. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe Posts: 5,795   +24


    That picture is in a Sunbeam AC-9 acrylic...way too cramped, as we speak I am moving it (making some changes) and putting it in the ubiquitous Coolermaster HAF 932.
    red1776, Sep 25, 2010
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  19. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,783   +279

    Easy! You just need to connect the room lights to the same 15 amp line as the PSU. If that isn't enough, connect a dummy load, such as a small space heater also. Then you install your slow pop breaker, kick back and watch the intimidation happen. OK, who says that an evening of game play and intimidation can't be in an intimate setting.

    Sadly this only works at your location. You'd have to work out a dimming conspiracy with your neighbors. Yeah right, I know, dealing with neighbors is way, way more trouble than it's worth.

    Need a boost of the psych factor? loosen the bolts on the PSU transformer, that should add an eerie humm to the mix.
    captaincranky, Sep 25, 2010
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  20. Davidoff Newcomer, in training Posts: 46

    Cooler Master 500W PSU
    Davidoff, Sep 25, 2010
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