Whats the max a 460w psu would take?

Bengaboy · 20 Mar 2008 at 23:51

Heres the specs of the psu :

1. Compliance with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V2.3
2. More than 70% efficiency at typical load operation
3. High reliability (MTBF > 100,000 hrs)
4. Green power design to meet Energy Star and Blue Angel requirements
5. Silent operation with intelligent fan speed control
6. Multiple protection design(OVP/OCP/OPP/SCP)
7. Support dual +12V1 and +12V2 outputs for higher power usage
8. Two-year warranty

Model RS-460-PCAP-A3
Type Intel Form Factor ATX 12V V2.3
Dimension (W / H / D) Intel Form Factor ATX 12V V2.3
Input Voltage 180~264 V
Input Current 10 A @ 115Vac / 6 A @ 230Vac
Input Frequency Range 47 ~ 63 Hz
PFC Passive PFC
Power Good Signal 100 ~ 500 ms
Hold Up Time > 17 ms
Efficiency >70% Typically
MTBF >100,000 hrs
Protection OVP / OCP / OPP / SCP
Max. Output Capacity 460 Watts
Operation Temperature 0~40 Nominal Input Voltage

20+4pin Motherboard Connector x1
4+4pin+12V CPU Connector x1
6 Pin PCI-e Connector x1
S-ATA Connector x4
4 pin Peripheral Connector x5

That means nothing to me

So maybe a dual core , 2-4gb of ram and maybe sli? Or is it worth going for a 500w ocz psu?

Thanks guys - let the spending money spree continue

EDIT - excuse my ignorance btw!

Monkeynut · 21 Mar 2008 at 00:14

What is the make of the PSU?

Bengaboy · 21 Mar 2008 at 00:27

Cooler master

Vonny · 21 Mar 2008 at 01:07

If it's a Coolermaster thats a start

Better than wilko's etc

It will run fine with core duo, 2gb ram etc.

The important 'power drain' would be the graphics card (or cards) you use. You will need to decide at least that before anyone can tell you if the PSU will handle it.

IAmATeaf · 21 Mar 2008 at 12:31

Well I run the following with an Enermax 435w jobbie:

Gigabyte P965 DS3P mobo
Q6600 @ 3.2
2gb DDR800 RAM
2 x SATA drives
1 x IDE DVD writer
x1950 pro vid card
Soundblaster live! sound card
DVB-T tv card
a NB cooler fan
4 x 80mm case fans
1 x 120mm HSF fan

Monkeynut · 21 Mar 2008 at 14:55

I don't think it will cope with SLi, but 1 card should be fine.

IAmATeaf · 21 Mar 2008 at 18:14

Monkeynut said:
I don't think it will cope with SLi, but 1 card should be fine.

Gotta agree with the above, from what little I know

my PSU is borderline for my system and I had to limit myself to the x1950 pro as anything else would require a new PSU.

slowrunner · 21 Mar 2008 at 18:29

Thats what I have, runs my rig fine.

Lethal` · 22 Mar 2008 at 00:32

Bengaboy said:
1. Compliance with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V2.3
2. More than 70% efficiency at typical load operation
3. High reliability (MTBF > 100,000 hrs)
4. Green power design to meet Energy Star and Blue Angel requirements
5. Silent operation with intelligent fan speed control
6. Multiple protection design(OVP/OCP/OPP/SCP)
7. Support dual +12V1 and +12V2 outputs for higher power usage
8. Two-year warranty

Model RS-460-PCAP-A3
Type Intel Form Factor ATX 12V V2.3
Dimension (W / H / D) Intel Form Factor ATX 12V V2.3
Input Voltage 180~264 V
Input Current 10 A @ 115Vac / 6 A @ 230Vac
Input Frequency Range 47 ~ 63 Hz
PFC Passive PFC
Power Good Signal 100 ~ 500 ms
Hold Up Time > 17 ms
Efficiency >70% Typically
MTBF >100,000 hrs
Protection OVP / OCP / OPP / SCP
Max. Output Capacity 460 Watts
Operation Temperature 0~40 Nominal Input Voltage

20+4pin Motherboard Connector x1
4+4pin+12V CPU Connector x1
6 Pin PCI-e Connector x1
S-ATA Connector x4
4 pin Peripheral Connector x5

I know where you got that from

I have built a PC on that PSU with an E4500, 8600gt, 1 Sata HDD, 2gb ram, P5B, 1 DvD drive, if that helps.

Bengaboy · 22 Mar 2008 at 11:36

stopsign104 said:
I know where you got that from

I have built a PC on that PSU with an E4500, 8600gt, 1 Sata HDD, 2gb ram, P5B, 1 DvD drive, if that helps.

I want to maybe put a e2140 in and overclock the shiznips outta it, 2gb ram, 2 HDDs, DVD rewriter, card reader and an energy efficient card like a 9600gt?

That would be ok wouldnt it?

slowrunner · 22 Mar 2008 at 11:48

Take a look at my sig for what I'm running off mine, and add on the 6 year old 30GB PATA drive and a PATA CD-RW combo drive.

My HD3450 doesn't use the PCI-E plug, so I doubt I'm even bothering the second +12v rail!

Oh and the spec you forgot to put down for the psu is that each 12v rail is 18A rated.

Bengaboy · 22 Mar 2008 at 11:50

slowrunner said:
Take a look at my sig for what I'm running off mine, and add on the 6 year old 30GB PATA drive and a PATA CD-RW combo drive.

My HD3450 doesn't use the PCI-E plug, so I doubt I'm even bothering the second +12v rail!

Oh and the spec you forgot to put down for the psu is that each 12v rail is 18A rated.

I just copied and pasted it mate

But like I say, the specs of that psu really means nothing to me, so I came to you guys for help!