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PC with SLI 7800GT's
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I wouldn't use that PSU to spin a single fan, let alone an entire PC.
Was forced to use a QTEC 550W PSU before, and it blew, taking 2 HDD's, a motherboard and a GFX card (9800XT).
QTEC's are VILE, do NOT use them if you value your machine. I wouldn't force a QTEC onto someone I dislike, let alone my own PC.
EDIT: The hiper 580W modular's are good, and only (relatively) cheap too.
Powers my system (2x7800GT 512MB cards) fine.
Was forced to use a QTEC 550W PSU before, and it blew, taking 2 HDD's, a motherboard and a GFX card (9800XT).
QTEC's are VILE, do NOT use them if you value your machine. I wouldn't force a QTEC onto someone I dislike, let alone my own PC.
EDIT: The hiper 580W modular's are good, and only (relatively) cheap too.
Powers my system (2x7800GT 512MB cards) fine.
ash7jar said:
An Enermax 600w,Seasonic 600w,
don't skimp on the PSU Its the MOST important component in a pc.
I have never been a fan of hypers.There are better PSU's for not much more and this is money well spent in my view.
seasonic are supposed to be the best, but that obviously comes at a price. My Hipers served me well but if i had the choice again i'd probly go for the Tagan TG530-U15 530W or Enermax Liberty 500W.
Edit: I had a Qteq for over a year with no probs wotsoever! its in the bin now tho since i joined this forum
Edit: I had a Qteq for over a year with no probs wotsoever! its in the bin now tho since i joined this forum
Enermax Liberty 500W ELT500AWT ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CA-025-EN)
Enermax Liberty series power supplies are for those who still live in a cave. PCI-Express video cards and CPUs reaching near 4G require a new standard in power supply design. It is a modular power supply and comes with a cable management sytem to keep your case as tidy as possible.
- Modular cable management system
- 2 x 6 pin PCI-Express VGA Connectors for SLi Compatibility
- Intel approved ATX 2.2 (20/24 pin connectors)
- Separate 12V rails: Independent 12V rails supply to MB/CPU
- Meet UL 240VA safety requirements offer a safer perating circumstance to users
- S-ATA connectors
- Convertible design to power up ATX/BTX systems and support dual CPU entry-level server/workstation
- Special design 12cm fan combines silence and cooling by intelligent speed control
- Active PFC function: PF value 0.99 under condition of 230VAC/50Hz at full load
- Toughest EMI shielding protects your system and near-by appliances.
Full Specification
Price: £61.95 (£72.79 Including VAT at 17.5%)
10 quid more than a hiper and better IMO.
Enermax Liberty series power supplies are for those who still live in a cave. PCI-Express video cards and CPUs reaching near 4G require a new standard in power supply design. It is a modular power supply and comes with a cable management sytem to keep your case as tidy as possible.
- Modular cable management system
- 2 x 6 pin PCI-Express VGA Connectors for SLi Compatibility
- Intel approved ATX 2.2 (20/24 pin connectors)
- Separate 12V rails: Independent 12V rails supply to MB/CPU
- Meet UL 240VA safety requirements offer a safer perating circumstance to users
- S-ATA connectors
- Convertible design to power up ATX/BTX systems and support dual CPU entry-level server/workstation
- Special design 12cm fan combines silence and cooling by intelligent speed control
- Active PFC function: PF value 0.99 under condition of 230VAC/50Hz at full load
- Toughest EMI shielding protects your system and near-by appliances.
Full Specification
Price: £61.95 (£72.79 Including VAT at 17.5%)
10 quid more than a hiper and better IMO.
Just one note, If you do happen to go for the Hiper it isn't actually SLI compliant. (or at least my 580w typre R wasn't).
It only has one pci-e connector although it does have the decent twin 12v rails etc.
I ran SLI'd 7800GTX's on it fine.
There are better PSU's out there although most cost more.
It only has one pci-e connector although it does have the decent twin 12v rails etc.
I ran SLI'd 7800GTX's on it fine.
There are better PSU's out there although most cost more.
Better? In what way exactly? Its lower rated, lower amped rails, and there is no proof its any better at anything really.easyrider said:
I have witnessed enermax, antec and macron PSU's blow up, but that doesn't put me off them too much, just interested to know why its "better"?
not having used an enermax before but i believe that completely! Im abit wary of my hiper sometimes, when the pc's off and its finished its cool down one of the blue lights at the back stays on constantly as long as the powers switched on... it kinda flickers like a strobe 
Good choice on the seasonic!
Good choice on the seasonic!
n3x said:not having used an enermax before but i believe that completely! Im abit wary of my hiper sometimes, when the pc's off and its finished its cool down one of the blue lights at the back stays on constantly as long as the powers switched on... it kinda flickers like a strobe
Good choice on the seasonic!
Thats just one of the leds flickering.
It also stays on (the back fan) for 5 minutes after turning off your pc to help cool it off.
I have never owned a enermax so I can't comment on the quality but my hiper is well made and feels quality.
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I just got a seasonic 500w to power my 2 x 7800GT's, i can let you know on thursday if its man enough for the job, im sure it will be though 
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