PSU upgrade for GTX295

ShaolinDreams · 2 Feb 2009 at 16:46

Hi guys,

I'm planning on upgrading a few things to my computer (see sig)

New Case - Coolermaster HAF
CPU - E8500 or Q9550
Graphics Card - GTX295
PSU - ?

due to my motherboard having 2 very close sli slots i want the most powerful graphics card for a single slot hense im saving for a GTX295. What PSU would be powerful enough to power this graphics card? Also this will be my final upgrade for this computer as ill be building a new i7 comp from scratch later next year so i dont need to have anything futureproof just enough to do the job, Would be nice if its pretty quiet aswell.

any other recommendation would be welcome too

Thanks.

-ShaoliN

lankymorley · 2 Feb 2009 at 16:50

I'd say anything around 700W should be fine for the 295.

ro55o · 2 Feb 2009 at 16:56

Nvidia reckon 680W minimum, so I'd say anything above that.

The coolermaster 700W seems a good bet, it has both the 6 pin and 8 pin PCI-E connectors for the card, so no converters needed.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-148-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1103

ShaolinDreams · 2 Feb 2009 at 17:03

thanks for the responses.

I was looking at that Coolermaster Real Power 700w but also the Coolermaster Silent Pro Modular 700W

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-165-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1103

I see the Silent Pro has - Two 6+2 PCI-E connectors.. which is ok?

is there any real differences between these two, which would be better you think?

Thanks again

-ShaoliN

jvowles · 2 Feb 2009 at 17:11

Also consider the TX750
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-011-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

ShaolinDreams · 2 Feb 2009 at 17:20

i would man but i really want modular .. hate cable management

icey_haj · 2 Feb 2009 at 18:10

I should think a good 600W PSU would be fine for that system as well.

reflux · 2 Feb 2009 at 18:28

ShaolinDreams said:
thanks for the responses.

I was looking at that Coolermaster Real Power 700w but also the Coolermaster Silent Pro Modular 700W http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-165-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1103

I see the Silent Pro has - Two 6+2 PCI-E connectors.. which is ok?

is there any real differences between these two, which would be better you think?

Yo, also interested me because I'm looking for a new PSU too. Reviews here....I'd say the Real Power is better.

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews....master_real_power_pro_m700_700w_modular_psu/1

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/psus/2008/08/12/cooler-master-silent-pro-700w/1

AlexTrickle · 2 Feb 2009 at 18:32

Would normally recommend Corsair but as you want modular and their only modular psu above 620w is 1000 then i'd recommend:

OCZ ModXStream Pro 700w

p4radox · 2 Feb 2009 at 18:33

Corsair HX 620W. Job done.

ShaolinDreams · 2 Feb 2009 at 19:02

thanks reflux for the links... real power one looks pretty good. still not sure as many other recommendations.

is 600w 620w enough juice for a quad and a GTX295 and say 4 harddrives?
is there any real difference with have 1 dedicated 12volt rail over the "real powers" multiple rails? i dont want to find out the GTX295 will be underpowered or struggling.

If the corsair 750 was modular that would be a near the top of the list.

OCZ im not sure on im heard various reports on it some good and some bad. Id rather pay a tad more and get a premium make. then again my hiper is meant to be cack but its served me well hmmm lol

what about a http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1104 ?

- ShaoliN

icey_haj · 2 Feb 2009 at 19:12

Have a look at this Zalman

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-009-ZA&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

reflux · 2 Feb 2009 at 20:22

ShaolinDreams said:
what about a http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1104 ?

That's basically the best 750w PSU ever made...it has a fearsome reputation. Unfortunately it ain't modular

ShaolinDreams · 3 Feb 2009 at 01:31

hmmm decisions decisions

so far the list is...

Coolermaster Real Power 700w
Corsair 750w
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750w
Zalman 700w

which one would you choose for my intended setup?

- ShaoliN

mattup · 3 Feb 2009 at 02:38

When choosing a PSU, always buy a more powerful one than required. This will allow for future upgrades. Most decent PSUs are guaranteed for 3+ years so imagine what your system will be in 3 years time. For this reason I have just purchased a Zalman ZM850 HP.

It’s a fantastic PSU very stable, quiet but slightly longer than a standard PSU.

Hope this is of help to you.

Matt

RJC · 3 Feb 2009 at 08:10

The Corsair was a good psu, with plenty of connections for dual gpu's ect.

EsaT · 3 Feb 2009 at 09:55

Around 300W peak draw for dual core, 330-340W with quad.
HX520 is well enough.

AlexTrickle said:
Would normally recommend Corsair but as you want modular and their only modular psu above 620w is 1000 then i'd recommend:
ocz modxstream pro 700w

blinged ripple bombs not enough anymore?
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTU2Niw5LCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

mattup said:
When choosing a PSU, always buy a more powerful one than required. This will allow for future upgrades.

And you'll need to install this into your car just in case you take couple passengers onto back seat and need to tow whole town:
http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/

jvowles said:
Also consider the TX750
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=ca-011-cs&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

cwt isn't good at maknig quiet psus.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/corsair-psu-roundup_11.html#sect0