PSU advice

[i_dragonx_i]

I'm trying to figure out which power supply is best. It's hard to find reviews or a comparison chart for this...

The system I'm building will be: i7 920, 6GB DDR3, Ati 4890 (maybe two?), single 1TB Samsung f1 HDD. What kind of power will I need for this? Will 750Watt suffice? If so, which is the best one around?

 

[dietlard]

Go to the Antec site or the Asus site both have power supply calculators.

 

[siumatfung]

corsair TX850 or HX 750

 

[killari]

I reckon 750W will be more than enough. Check out offerings from Corsair, BeQuiet, PC Power & Cooling or seasonic. Generally the best around.

 

[Ricochet J]

I'd go for a Hiper PSU. They all seem good, it's only a matter of picking out a model to suit your power requirements. They are all modular as well so you don't have unused cables.

 

[killari]

I'd go for a Hiper PSU. They all seem good, it's only a matter of picking out a model to suit your power requirements. They are all modular as well so you don't have unused cables.

Arent those the ones notorious for exploding?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17694486&highlight=hiper+explosive+club

 

[siumatfung]

I'd go for a Hiper PSU. They all seem good, it's only a matter of picking out a model to suit your power requirements. They are all modular as well so you don't have unused cables.

my hiper isnt modular lol

Type M hipers have modular mains power cable lol

only type R modular

 

[Ricochet J]

Oh, you learn something new everyday

 

[siumatfung]

Arent those the ones notorious for exploding?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17694486&highlight=hiper+explosive+club

only the 580 type R

 

[icey_haj]

only the 580 type R

Still, it doesn't inspire confidence in the brand.

Go for a good 750W.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1104

 

[killari]

Still, it doesn't inspire confidence in the brand.

Go for a good 750W.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1104

That is an excellent non modular choice! I know a couple people who have it and love it.

Here are some 750w modular options:

one and two.

I would pick the BeQuiet over the Corsair.

 

[i_dragonx_i]

Thanks And that calculator works quite well

 

[siumatfung]

Still, it doesn't inspire confidence in the brand.

dont curse my rigs future

if mine goes up in smoke i blame you

and it gives me excuse to upgrade heheh

 

[killari]

dont curse my rigs future

if mine goes up in smoke i blame you

and it gives me excuse to upgrade heheh

If it goes up in flames can I come round with sticks and marshmallows and also to inhale the fumes?

 

[siumatfung]

nah if it does you can hear me stress on the fact my rig is broke and i duno what its taken with it and what to buy to replace

 

[icey_haj]

If it goes up in flames can I come round with sticks and marshmallows and also to inhale the fumes?

Good idea.

Let us know when fungus, may as well have a barbecue.

 

[skippy2421]

i'll bring the burgers

 

[siumatfung]

/hijacked thread

 

[Wideboyno1]

two.

I would pick the BeQuiet over the Corsair.

+1 for the BeQuiet

Only got good things to say about this psu.
Just built a new i7 pc and this was top of my list.In fact it's the 2nd unit i've bought as i had to leave the first one in my old pc when i sold it.

Not had a single problem on either of them and they are silent in operation even when a good load is placed on em.A doddle to install and being modular much less cable clutter/better airflow etc...

 

[D.Roberts]

Arent those the ones notorious for exploding?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17694486&highlight=hiper+explosive+club

id second that my hiper type R none modular went the other day and my mates went a year ago.

i still aint checked me old pc to see if it took all the components out.