psu check

sweeneytodd94 · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:04

Hi,

I've read around and think it's okay but just wanted to check whether I should use the OCZ ModXStream Pro 600w or my old Seasonic M12 Modular 700W PSU to power my new build:

i7 930 2.80GHz @ 4.00GHz
Corsair XMS3 (3x2GB) DDR3
Asus P6X58D-E Intel X58
MSI GeForce GTX 470

with 1 SSD, 1 HDD, and 1 BluRay player.

Just a little concerned about keeping the overclock stable...?

Thanks.

Nyoron · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:10

The Seasonic 700W should be more than enough to power that build unless you plan to go SLI 470 in the future.

stulid · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:17

seasonic.

RJC · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:18

The Seasonic will be fine, as already mentioned for SLI you would most probably need a higher wattage uinit.

EsaT · 5 Sep 2010 at 22:01

That OCZ is (typically for them) full of cheap capacitors.
Besides it also has artificial current limiters.

sweeneytodd94 · 5 Sep 2010 at 22:42

Great--I was instinctively unhappy about it after ordering the OCZ. I'll use the Seasonic for the new build, as I certainly won't have the cash for SLI any time soon!

Do you think the OCZ will be okay to replace the Seasonic? It was running:
E6600 (Slightly OC'd but nothing extreme)
4GB Geil
8800GTX
2 HDDs & 1 DVDRW...

Thanks again for the advice and quick responses!

RJC · 5 Sep 2010 at 22:44

The OCZ will be fine power that system, I used Enermax 620w and a Corsair 620w to power a similar setup but had a E8600 @ 4ghz.

sweeneytodd94 · 5 Sep 2010 at 23:04

Brilliant. At least I won't have to send it back and can just switch them round when my new parts come tomorrow!

Cheers guys.