PSU questions

djabs786 · 6 Jun 2011 at 20:21

Hi,
So, i've ordered a new PSU - a coolermaster GX750W. Yes i've heard it hasnt had fantastic reviews, but im just asking if it would be able to handle crossfire 6870s?

itll be with a 2600k and i am just hoping it will survive.

From what ive seen, crossfire 6870 will cause the system to have a 450w draw from the psu. will it be ok?

thanks in advance

RJC · 6 Jun 2011 at 20:24

You could return the PSU under the DSR!

The conclusion below does not fill me with confidence, but you would not be pulling over 600w hopefully:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-GX-750-W-Power-Supply-Review/917/10

however it has a major flaw that prevents us from recommending it: noise level at +3.3 V and +5VSB outputs were above the maximum allowed when we pulled 600 W and above from this unit. High noise levels overload and can even damage components on your computer.

These gave it a Bronze reward:

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/revie...r-gx-750w-power-supply-review-conclusion.html

djabs786 · 6 Jun 2011 at 20:26

the thing is, i got it with a coolermaster haf x case, so it was like pretty cheap, so i would have to return the case and the powersupply.

RJC · 6 Jun 2011 at 20:30

I suspect in the long run you should be ok, but ask here first

djabs786 · 6 Jun 2011 at 21:01

but...... say if i was on a single 6870, would it be 'perfectly fine?'

RJC · 6 Jun 2011 at 21:02