PSU makes and models ?

Pimmo2000

Pimmo2000

Pimmo2000

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As some will have seen I've posted in several areas as I spec and build my new rig.

I'm think 600w - 800w would do the job and am aware that you pay to keep things safe !

I'm looking module.. if thats the word.. the one with the one big wire and then slots to plug others in .. to keep things tidy!

Anyone got any suggestions?
 
Well, if you have a 1000watt psu, your computer will only only take how much is needed. So if you require 500watts, the other 500 watt is doing nothing. So more is better but too much is a waste of money. Try using a Power Calculator to see how much power your system will require.
 
Pauliee said:
Well, if you have a 1000watt psu, your computer will only only take how much is needed. So if you require 500watts, the other 500 watt is doing nothing. So more is better but too much is a waste of money. Try using a Power Calculator to see how much power your system will require.
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Any links mate ? I cant find one with a Quad core listed
 
Pauliee said:
Depends on What cards you where running in the SLI
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As above the power requirements of the 2 graphics cards will play the biggest role in what PSU you choose, and in all honesty, you will be better off just buying one good card, and then upgrading to another single top of the line card in 6-12 months.

If you visit the nvidia website, it will list the power requirements for the various cards and you can make your choice from that.

http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html


EDIT: note that official SLI certification is probably somthing that the PSU manufacturer has to pay a lot for, many other reputable PSU's will be fine, but be sure to check the PSU's specs against the requirements of the card(s) first.
 
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For power requirements for single nvidia cards, on the nvidia site, check under the product spec, in the FAQ section for the individual cards.
 
Another vote for the HX 620w if you want modular. Very quiet PSU as well as having the power to handle most situations but most importantly!, it will do what you are asking from it Pimmo2000 ;).
 
Pimmo2000 said:
It certainly does.. what PSU's do you have in your systems?
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If you are asking me then I'm currently using an X-Pro 400w (which is frankly an awesome PSU particularly considering the price) and have been for the past 4 odd years since I've not upgraded anything much in that time, I was at uni and reckoned that I had more important things to buy first. Other than that I've got another couple of notebooks and other PCs in various states of disrepair kicking about. If building a system at the moment though I probably would purchase a Corsair PSU.
 
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