PSU Thread

Ynot · 19 Feb 2009 at 22:10

Is there a PSU thread or am I looking past it.
Thanks

icey_haj · 19 Feb 2009 at 22:19

Not really.

Are you looking for advice for a new PSU?

Ynot · 19 Feb 2009 at 22:32

Well, sorta

Video editing/encoding, that sort of thing, upto 6 HDs
Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6, Q9550, Noctua NH-U12P, 4/5 cooling fans, capture card, graphic card, 2 DVD writer drives, 4gb ram and the rest.

Thats it roughly.

700/800w PSU I think. What make to go for.
I was thinking

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-013-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Thanks

icey_haj · 20 Feb 2009 at 00:06

Even 500W would be enough!

Although I would go with maybe a 600W Zalman, BeQuiet, Coolermaster, or Corsair

jak731 · 20 Feb 2009 at 00:19

what graphic card?

Ynot · 20 Feb 2009 at 08:28

I have a Gainward 6600GT at the moment but might change to something else.
Glad to hear 500w would do. I'll have a look at those.

Thanks.

AlexTrickle · 20 Feb 2009 at 08:31

My personal recommendation is the Corsair HX series, although i've heard PC P&C are very good PSUs.

Ynot · 20 Feb 2009 at 09:12

I was looking at this
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Sorry, I don't know, but will this PSU power all 6 of my HDrives, like, is there enough cables.

icey_haj · 20 Feb 2009 at 11:14

^ It sure will. It's a good PSU, but for a simliar amount of money I would go for a BeQuiet or Zalman as they're very quiet.

pastymuncher · 20 Feb 2009 at 11:21

Ynot said:
I was looking at this
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Sorry, I don't know, but will this PSU power all 6 of my HDrives, like, is there enough cables.

Yes it will but is very overpriced for a 620w psu. The 600w Zalman (if it was actually in stock) is only £85. If it does'nt have to be modular, how about the PC Power and Cooling silencer 610w? Very good psu at a very good price, £73. The description says it has 15 drive connectors!!

Ynot · 20 Feb 2009 at 11:39

Thanks again, yes,I thought it was a bit dear too.

Thanks all.

Sasahara · 20 Feb 2009 at 12:17

That setup won't use too much power, 450w+ would be ideal as long as you don't plan on putting in a high end Graphics Card in the future.

Any one of these would be fine.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS
Corsair VX 450W ATX £59.79

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-087-AN
Antec EarthWatts 500W £68.99

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-002-PP
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V 610W £72.99

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-008-CS
Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLi Compliant £77.04

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-PP&
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad-Crossfire PCI-E 750W £103.49

The more expensive ones are only worth considering if you up grade the graphics card to something high end.

All the psu's above are made by Seasonic.

Ynot · 20 Feb 2009 at 12:26

Thanks for those links and advice as well.

If I was changing the Graphic card it could be something like the Nvidia 8600GT 512Mb

Sasahara · 20 Feb 2009 at 12:52

Ynot said:
Thanks for those links and advice as well.

If I was changing the Graphic card it could be something like the Nvidia 8600GT 512Mb

A 450w+ PSU would be fine for that (500w if you overclock the CPU), the 8600 GT will use less power than the old 6600 GT.

Ynot · 20 Feb 2009 at 13:12

Thanks again, glad to know.

Ynot · 22 Feb 2009 at 00:09

Just placed an order for this Corsair TX 650W, thought I would get it while its on offer.
I needed a case too BTW. Getting it on Wednesday, hopefully.
The 600w Zalman isn't in stock.

Again, thanks all for your help.

Ynot · 24 Feb 2009 at 21:11

Did I read somewhere that this PSU might have to be installed upside down?.
Corsair TX 650W
The case I'm getting is the Lian-Li PC-A70B
Hopefully they both should arrive tomorrow and I thought I would ask you guys first.
Thanks.

Ynot · 25 Feb 2009 at 13:51

PSU and case just arrived, could I please ask, does the PSU have to go in upside down in this case.

Thanks in advance.

Billzz · 25 Feb 2009 at 14:00

Yes, if the PSU fits at the bottom of the case (like my LianLi) the fan should face upwards (i.e. PSU upside down) so as not to block the fan exhaust.

Good choice of PSU, I have the same one I have been using for the last year now. Rock solid and quiet.

Sasahara · 25 Feb 2009 at 14:02

It should depend on your case rather then the PSU.

Make sure there is space between the fan and the case.
The PSU will work mounted anyway round.