Long term PSU Choice
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Which would appear to run fine on a £50 PSU?
Tbf the op did state that he's looking for a long term psu. Buying an 850W one now that he keeps for years means he doesn't have to worry about power for his next build. That Saphire would not power sli 480's (according to that chart anyway) and it's too close for my liking to do so with 470's.
Oh ok . . . I get it . . what you are saying is that its a good idea for Arthalen to spend £75-£100 extra for a PSU on the off chance that in the future he may decide to buy £700 pound of GPU's! . . . how silly of me!
Oh ok . . . I get it . . what you are saying is that its a good idea for Arthalen to spend £75-£100 extra for a PSU on the off chance that in the future he may decide to buy £700 pound of GPU's! . . . how silly of me!
That's for him to decide. He's the one that specified it's for long term use. I'm just letting him know that it won't be powerful enough to run sli'd 480's.
Well then he better not ask you to help him spec a PSU!
so if someone wants to stress test their pc to make sure its all tickity boo?
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well that chart was for Setter and his HX850, you asked,
I responded with GTX470 or 480?
you post some power consumption chart of 3dmark.
I show that one from Anandtech asking waht if he wants to stress test?
you have managed to take my suggestion for the OP and use it in a argument with Setters choice of HX850, well done!!
Hey setter
is there a good "reason" someone would want to spend that much money when they could spend almost a 1/3?
I responded with GTX470 or 480?
you post some power consumption chart of 3dmark.
I show that one from Anandtech asking waht if he wants to stress test?
you have managed to take my suggestion for the OP and use it in a argument with Setters choice of HX850, well done!!
well that chart was for Setter and his HX850, you asked,
I responded with GTX470 or 480?
you post some power consumption chart of 3dmark.
I show that one from Anandtech asking waht if he wants to stress test?
so if someone wants to stress test their pc to make sure its all tickity boo?
Well if Arthalen does indeed does change his GPU plans from this:
to this:
then this will be no good either!
Corsair Professional Series™ Gold AX850
£154.99 inc
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I never mentioned anything about that psu(AX850)
that sapphire unit is a good psu, good price, (short cables according to MOOGLEYS) it certainly has a place in many a pc build, I remember pointing it out to you way back when in a spec me thread too.
but the OP did state "long term" which if its like a good monitor and giant case, could be years, and will see him through many pc components.
that sapphire unit is a good psu, good price, (short cables according to MOOGLEYS) it certainly has a place in many a pc build, I remember pointing it out to you way back when in a spec me thread too.
but the OP did state "long term" which if its like a good monitor and giant case, could be years, and will see him through many pc components.
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No to be fair you didn't . . . you suggested a lower wattage unit!
No to be fair you didn't . . . you suggested a lower wattage unit!
just trying to be realistic with the opening post of single card.
7 year warranty with the corsairs too.
Hardware Canucks said:
Ladies and Gentlemen . . . witness somebody grasping at straws!
In case anybody else is wondering what my point is . . . I am just helping Arthalen "examine" the reasons why he is spending such a large premium of this PSU!
Corsair Professional Series™ Gold AX850
£154.99 inc
. . . I am just helping Arthalen "examine" the reasons why he is spending such a large premium of this PSU!
corsair psu are a quality unit from a quality OEM manufacturer, excellent RMA service, nice long cables,
found the sapphire warranty, its less than halve at 3years
stulid . . . it's less than 1/3 of the price!found the sapphire warranty, its less than halve at 3years
