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I have a chance to get my hands on one of these power suppliers for 55 quid, so want to get some advice first

Currently I'm running

OCZ ModXStream Pro 600w
quad core 2.66 @ 3.2
XFX 5870
3 HDDs
1xCDROM

Cooling
XSPC Dual 750 (pump)
8 way fan controller running 3x180mm and 5x120mm fans (might be cutting down to 3 120s)
I have also got a LED hub which I intend on running +/- 8 or so single LEDs
3 30" Cathodes and 1 10"

Atm, it seems to handle ok but i think it I am straining it alittle.

Want to be able to use this PSU with my future upgrade as well which will be:
Rampage extreme 3 + i7 930 @ 4.2
Crossfire XFX 5780s
and possibly a second loop so an additional pump+fans.


so... Do you think this PSU will cut it? Also anyone know if it will support the 6pin power on the i7 boards (i think its 6 and not 4)

Cheers!!
 
Want to be able to use this PSU with my future upgrade as well which will be:
Rampage extreme 3 + i7 930 @ 4.2
Crossfire XFX 5780s
and possibly a second loop so an additional pump+fans.
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A lot of money's worth here and you want to power it with a £55 1000w PSU?

I would think again, do NOT scrimp on your PSU, buy a "quality" named product...
 
Don't buy it. I'd rather use the OCZ ModXStream Pro 600w than that.
You need a quality branded PSU. I recommend Corsair. Also, it's far better to have something like a Corsair 650W or 750W PSU than a generic 1000W PSU.

As jbloggs has said, don't scrimp on the PSU!
 
No way mate, I run a 600w Jeantech in my single core 'bedroom' PC, its ok, but dont expect it to perform like a 600w corsair.
I actually run a 620w corasir in my gaming rig, and there is no way on earth I would swap them over.

Think of it in terms of buying a hi-fi system, you can get a 500w (LOL!) POS from Argoose, or a decent 50w system with a decent rep that will blow it away, that might cost you a bit more.
It's all about how the power is measured, Good brands dont need to hide behind artificially high wattage statistics.
The price alone tells a story.
 
I don't think I'd buy one which didn't specify current limits per rail at a specific temperature along with a mtbf. I seem to remember cheap stereo systems using a measurement called "peak power" which was basically a work of fiction. Much like the wattage numbers written on cheap atx power supplies.

It was however unfair to universally reject the entire Jeantech range as *expletive deleted* though :)
1kW for 55 quid is not the way to go regardless
 
I personally would not touch a Jeantech for a good quality system. As others here have said - buy a good quality well known brand such as corsair as it will pay dividends in the long run. imho Jeantech are cheap ****, but you pays your money and takes your chance.

Mark
 
Hahaha, allot of very passionate response there =)


So for the system I intend to have then would i be looking at something like this ? Or is there any chance I wouldn't have to dig so deep into my funds :P

Thanx
 
NathWraith said:
Jeantech

*palm meets head*
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Jeantech, the embodiment of failure

op, sounds like you have a lot of high end hardware with a view to getting into the latest generation using the best kit out there

please. look at other power supplies. consider spending more on a quality unit that will ensure your high end components are getting what they need.

i suggest any of the corsair supplies 650w+
enermax, be quiet and coolermasters high end supplies are also good.

the power supply is tha LAST ting you want to cheap out on.
 
A kilowatt is a hell of a lot of power. It's very difficult to go over 500W unless using more than one very high end graphics card, the system listed in your OP needs nothing like a kilowatt. A 650W corsair/seasonic is probably the ideal, in that it'll be running at about 70 - 80% load (worst case & me basically guessing) so quiet and efficient.

Choosing a power supply is pretty subjective though, I quite like the idea of considerably overspecifying them, so that they run quieter (cooling system has to cope with less heat than its spec'ed for, so fan spins slowly), and to prolong their life as I'm scared to death of power supplies failing. To that end I look for 7 year warranties, and am running an 860W psu for a system that draws 400W under full load.

rjkoneill said:
Jeantech, the embodiment of failure
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Leave some space for EZ-Cool :)
 
That's probably the wattage I'd go for, but 200W over what is sensible, and I know nothing about Coolermaster. Hopefully rjkoneill will check back in, I'd be interested to know which ones he considers high quality.
 
i would also go for the HX750.

750 is plenty for an i7 and crossfire 5870's, in fact its more than enough tbh, but at least it'll give u some headroom on top.

1000w is really only needed when your talking 3 high end gpus together
 
I bought a REALLY expensive PSU around 6 years ago, and it's still good enough to power pretty much anything I'm likely to throw at it. It's a nice feeling having a component that's worked out as a sound investment for a change!
 
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