PSU - is this a good one? :)

OLDPHART · 8 Jul 2013 at 11:27

james_2k said:
it is a single card. in so far as its a card, which is single.

regardless, a 750w psu is not an extravagant expense. its what i would consider a sweet spot to be honest.

+1, l put a HX850 in my build 4 years ago, no matter what l put in at that time with in it will be ok, sli. xfire, water cooling and have no worries.

Your PSU is your No1 component for running x amount of components, stabile voltage's, overclocking, my next build will be at least a 1000w.

Doomedspeed · 8 Jul 2013 at 11:28

james_2k said:
hah!

then look at the gtx 480. in that link above, it practically uses the same juice!

UGHGHGGHHHHHHHHHRRRAAAHAHAH!

Hyburnate said:
Go for the Antec. The XFX is overkill and ignore that noob above, just because something is on one PCB doesn't mean there's not two GPU's.

Thank you, im getting a bit fed up of justifying myself..

I was just trying to help..

james_2k · 8 Jul 2013 at 11:30

Hyburnate said:
Go for the Antec. The XFX is overkill and ignore that noob above, just because something is on one PCB doesn't mean there's not two GPU's.

well check this hero! he said single card.

go be a toughguy somewhere else

Doomedspeed said:
Thank you, im getting a bit fed up of justifying myself..

I was just trying to help..

dude, so was i. if he upgrades later (even much later) he will need a new psu. so why not just get it now. its the same price for gods sake.

OLDPHART said:
+1, l put a HX850 in my build 4 years ago, no matter what l put in at that time with in it will be ok, sli. xfire, water cooling and have no worries.

Your PSU is your No1 component for running x amount of components, stabile voltage's, overclocking, my next build will be at least a 1000w.

amen!

ubersonic · 8 Jul 2013 at 11:38

satanicguardian said:
thanks for all the input though guys, I'm now even more confused though for sure.

It's not that confusing

Doomedspeed said:
A single card rig, even overclocked to the nines will only pull 350W-380W MAX..

You don't need that much 'breathing room'

Listen to this guy ^

james_2k said:
really. really though,

Not this guy ^

james_2k · 8 Jul 2013 at 11:40

I give up.

@ OP, i was in your situation and went with a 750w, it lasted me for years and like oldphart said, means you dont ever have to worry about drawing too much juice, even if you do go sli in the future. its a well made unit and is fully worth its price.

Baddass · 8 Jul 2013 at 11:42

lets keep it friendly please folks, and no insulting one another

OLDPHART · 8 Jul 2013 at 11:57

Cough, all important Warrenty is worth bearing in mind as well see below -

Antec Quality 3 year warranty and lifetime global 24/7 support
5 Year Limited Warranty

Hyburnate · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:04

james_2k said:
I give up.

@ OP, i was in your situation and went with a 750w, it lasted me for years and like oldphart said, means you dont ever have to worry about drawing too much juice, even if you do go sli in the future. its a well made unit and is fully worth its price.

We never said it wouldn't last for years, however the Antec would also last for years as it's a good OEM and both units give enough breathing space. I think I run 2x SLI 460's on a 650 PSU could be a 750W. I keep meaning to buy a meter to see how much I draw at the wall.

james_2k · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:13

yeah and as they are the same price, why not get the xfx? for a few % less efficiency?

id take the upgrade path over that (plus 2 more years warranty as posted)

Hyburnate · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:15

james_2k said:
yeah and as they are the same price, why not get the xfx? for a few % less efficiency?

id take the upgrade path over that (plus 2 more years warranty as posted)

Because he wont need the extra power as he stated he can't afford crossfire/SLI, so it's better for him to buy something he can take advantage over than buy something he can't.

james_2k · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:17

not yet he cant. but as we have said, in two years maybe he can.

nice to have the option. rather than 50p per year saving on his electricity bill (if that), it may be a £70 saving on a new psu if he wanted to upgrade.

satanicguardian · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:26

This is getting incredibly confusing now!

is the XFX not fully modular? I want something I can make VERY tidy

I'm not too fussy about efficiency, as long as it power my components properly and safely and I can keep it tidy in the case

ubersonic · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:29

satanicguardian said:
This is getting incredibly confusing now! is the XFX not fully modular? I want something I can make VERY tidy

The XFX is "semi modular"

Fixed:
1 x 20+4pin Main Connector
2 x 6+2pin PCI-E
1 x 4+4pin ATX12V / EPS12V

Modular:
2 x 6+2pin PCI-E
1 x 8pin EPS 12V
1 x FDD
Up to 5 x Peripheral
Up to 8 x SATA

It shouldn't really make a difference unless you only intend to use one of the PCI-E cables, and anyway you can always stuff it out of sight. (If you care about aesthetics though the modular cables that come with XFX look pretty "bargain basement", I was quite disappointed with them when I got mine as they look no better than you would expect with a cheapo PSU, the "pretty" ones Corsair supply look better IMO and they also have aftermarket replacement options).

Doomedspeed · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:34

satanicguardian said:
This is getting incredibly confusing now! is the XFX not fully modular? I want something I can make VERY tidy

ubersonic said:
The XFX is "semi modular"

Fixed:
1 x 20+4pin Main Connector
2 x 6+2pin PCI-E
1 x 4+4pin ATX12V / EPS12V

Modular:
2 x 6+2pin PCI-E
1 x 8pin EPS 12V
1 x FDD
Up to 5 x Peripheral
Up to 8 x SATA

There is no chance that you won't be using the Fixed cables anyway (in a gaming system) .. So i'd say it's still the best option, even if it isn't fully modular..

You ill be able to make it tidy, the cable i struggle with are the SATA and Peripheral ones.

satanicguardian · 8 Jul 2013 at 12:56

ubersonic said:
The XFX is "semi modular"

Fixed:
1 x 20+4pin Main Connector
2 x 6+2pin PCI-E
1 x 4+4pin ATX12V / EPS12V

Modular:
2 x 6+2pin PCI-E
1 x 8pin EPS 12V
1 x FDD
Up to 5 x Peripheral
Up to 8 x SATA

It shouldn't really make a difference unless you only intend to use one of the PCI-E cables, and anyway you can always stuff it out of sight. (If you care about aesthetics though the modular cables that come with XFX look pretty "bargain basement", I was quite disappointed with them when I got mine as they look no better than you would expect with a cheapo PSU, the "pretty" ones Corsair supply look better IMO and they also have aftermarket replacement options).

Hmm, I'd probably go for red cables anyway, are they available? :O

Also, Doomedspeed, I know what you mean, SATA cables do not fold away nicely, they're too rigid

and the plastic part of the plug sticks out too far :c

OLDPHART · 8 Jul 2013 at 13:06

XFX for £7 more, its a no brainer, peace of mind + for future upgrading.

That would not get you a pint in some place's, very few 2. So it's either get smashed or peace of mind.

He might not be able to afford it, but any upgrade's including a full upgrade say to Hasswell and not have to get another PSU

satanicguardian · 8 Jul 2013 at 13:11

So in general people are leaning towards that I get the XFX? can spare the extra £7

Doomedspeed · 8 Jul 2013 at 13:15

OLDPHART said:
That would not get you a pint in some place's, very few 2. So it's either get smashed or peace of mind.

You get Smashed off 2 pints?

satanicguardian said:
So in general people are leaning towards that I get the XFX? can spare the extra £7

Yes.

OLDPHART · 8 Jul 2013 at 13:25

Doomedspeed said:
You get Smashed off 2 pints?

Yes.

Cough,

actually 2:1/2 these days plzeeeeeee.

satanicguardian · 8 Jul 2013 at 13:33

OLDPHART said:
Cough, actually 2:1/2 these days plzeeeeeee.

God, I wish I could get ****ed off two pints, would save me so much money!