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gatecrasherlok

gatecrasherlok

gatecrasherlok

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Hi all.

Thank you for taking the time out to read this post and maybe assist me in my upcoming purchase. I have recently upgraded my computer and would like to know what PSU I could possibly get away with. I have seen some peoples signature with 12900k and 390 running 850 watts which kinda blew my mind.

I am currently running an enermax platimax 1500 watt which I thought was a 1200 :p up until I took my old rig apart oops, this I can hold up my hands and say I over compensated when I purchsed somewhat 7 years ago or so.

Upgraded specs

i9-10980x - stock running atm, but will add a modest overclock, nothing crazy in the near future.
64 gig of ram
Asus 390 TUF gpu
Asus Xonar essense STX soundcard.
1 samsung nve ssd
3 x 2.5 inch sata SSD's
2 x WD 10,000 rpm velocraptor HDD
Custom water cooling - with 2 D5 pumps in loop and around 11 fans.

The old rig which is in my signature, has been a steady work and gaming horse. I have always been a advocate of dual graphics cards for quite some time up until probably the last 5 years or so. from 2 x 295, 2 x 590 and then the most recent 2 Maxwell Titans. (I know the burning question by most now would be, WHY? and all I can say is I just wanted to, the complexity, looking at a full aesthetic build, and seeing how far I could bench mark whenever possible was a nice past time)

Now that I have pretty much fallen off from the, I must have all the power and latest hardware bandwagon and prioritise other things in life. I.E cut down my power supply so that it can reach a better power eficiency curve that what have now for my new build.

Again thank you in advance.
 
I'd keep the larger PSU assuming it's running OK.
A newer lower power one might be a bit more efficient, but if you bin it and buy a new £150psu.. It's gonna take a loooong time for it to pay for itself, even if it ever does.

The most efficient thing to do would be to wait till the current PSU fails or otherwise gives you reason not to trust it. And then replace it.
 
/\/\/\ This. Your current PSU (a top tier one back then & still is now) should be more than up to the task of powering said spec PC. Changing it would be pointless (spend £XXX to save a few pence a day on leccy??) unless it goes pop.

If you want a reason to change it warranty would be the only reason (5 Years on the Enermax)
 
Thanks both for the invaluable advice. I have been also leaning towards keeping this till it bites the dust also. There are two 8 pin outputs which are faulty but as long as I do not use it, I will be fine. Keep the monies to go towards other things. :)
 
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