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Will a higher wattage power supply really hurt?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by jackwagon, Jan 27, 2011.

  1. jackwagon Newcomer, in training

    My build requires roughly a 550 to 650 watt power supply. Will it hurt anything to put in a 1200 watt psu? I'm going to be adding some other hardware later.
    jackwagon, Jan 27, 2011
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  2. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    In a word "NO" but 1200 watts is extreme overkill IMO :)
    Tmagic650, Jan 27, 2011
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  3. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Tmagic is right, not going to hurt anything. Its not going to overpower your components, it will still give them only what they need, just like the 550 would. It might be slightly less efficient so you may want to check on that if that sort of thing concerns you.
    SNGX1275, Jan 27, 2011
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  4. ravisunny2 TechSpot Ambassador

    You are probably going to pay more for electricity.
    ravisunny2, Jan 27, 2011
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  5. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist

    It will hurt your wallet...?
    It'll also lower efficiency.
    What needs 1200 watts?
    hellokitty[hk], Jan 27, 2011
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  6. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    Exactly the point...
    Tmagic650, Jan 28, 2011
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