SOLVED Is this Good PSU?

data1 · Apr 25, 2011

Hi can any one tell me is this good PSU? I'll be most likely running single ATI card... maybe crossfire in future.

Fractal Design Newton R2 1000W, 80 PLUS

here's pic of the specs

?

thx

saint19 · Apr 25, 2011

Can you see the UL symbol and number in some site of the PSU? I can't see any one and with that we can know the manufacturer of it and confirm if those values are true or not.

data1 · Apr 25, 2011

Hi.

UL?

i found their site:
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=3&prod=29

Know Nuttin · Apr 25, 2011

Most likely an ATNG design. Good unit if that is the case, not spectacular but solid

data1 · Apr 25, 2011

Ok thx

its suposed to be truly 1000w. with price tag of 160 €

TheQuadFather · Apr 25, 2011

if its good or not, its mager overkill for your sig setup and that single card you mentioned, are you planning on rapid expansion?

data1 · Apr 25, 2011

TheQuadFather said:
if its good or not, its mager overkill for your sig setup and that single card you mentioned, are you planning on rapid expansion?

Yes building new one.

CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K
GPU: Gigabyte GV-R687OC-1GD Radeon HD6870 1GB

for now

Black C5 Z06 · Apr 25, 2011

Still way overkill for a 6870.

data1 · Apr 25, 2011

Black C5 Z06 said:
Still way overkill for a 6870.

for crossfire too? Plus water cooling?

might get these near future.

Know Nuttin · Apr 25, 2011

data1 said:
for crossfire too? Plus water cooling?

might get these near future.

How about you completely lay out what you are intending to power the system with, now and in the future? Your details are sparse at best.

EarthDog · Apr 25, 2011

Exactly. I feel like Im following a trail of popcorn.. :rofl:

Something tells me this guy wont need anywhere near a 1KW PSU either.

Sommelier · Apr 25, 2011

I was always under the impression that a 200W load on a Bronze 1000W PSU is more efficient than on a Bronze 400W PSU. what is the disadvantage of an "overkill" PSU, other than upfront cost?

EarthDog · Apr 25, 2011

You cant equate efficiency like that really. It depends on the unit and where its sweet spot is.

Typically a 20% load will be less efficient than a 50% load no matter what efficiency rating or wattage the unit has.

Example:

If a 1kw PSU is 90% efficient at 500W load, its taking 550W at the wall. If a 850W PSU is also 90% efficient at 500W than its taking 550W also.

As far as overkill... well, thats up to the OP, but of course initial cost. But you have to think, even 2 overclocked 580's and i7 will be fine on a 850W QUALITY PSU. So why bother getting more unless its Dual GPU and for benchmarking? Save your money.

Seebs · Apr 25, 2011

data1 said:
Ok thx

its suposed to be truly 1000w. with price tag of 160 €

And for 160€ I'm sure you could get a 100% modular Corsair like the AX850 and be more than covered in the PSU department.... Or if you wanted to say you have a 1000W PSU; you could go for the HX1000 and be done with it.

Know Nuttin · Apr 26, 2011

xXSebaSXx said:
And for 160€ I'm sure you could get a 100% modular Corsair like the AX850 and be more than covered in the PSU department.... Or if you wanted to say you have a 1000W PSU; you could go for the HX1000 and be done with it.

I should have also asked where the OP is, just to get a gauge of the pricing around the area and availability of parts.

I agree that if the corsair units are available, they are easily a much better PSU. I'm also liking the newer Antec High Current series (Delta built).

data1 · Apr 26, 2011

Lol sorry Im merely concerned of the Ambers , rails and general quality of the PSU.

I have estimated that 1k w is what i need for future planned upgrades.
Which is another GPU (crossfire) , water cooling.

and for starters im going to have:
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K
GPU: Gigabyte GV-R687OC-1GD Radeon HD6870 1GB
5+ hard drives. ~5 fans.

However Im now looking at NEXUS 1000W RX-1K ATX, PFC, 80Plus Bronze
because i had to change the shop.

Specs:

+ 3,3V / 24 A
+ 5V / 30 A
+ 12V / 75 A
+ 5V Vsb / 3 A
- 12V / 0.5 A

Price:
162.00 €

Im in europe..

And there's just one cheaper option:

1000W PowerReal ATX
+ 3,3V / 24 A
+ 5V / 30 A
+ 12V 1 / 20 A
+ 12V 2 / 20 A + 12V 3 / 20 A
+ 12V 4 / 35 A
+ 12V 5 / 35 A + 12V 6 / 20 A
+ 5V Vsb / 5 A
- 12V / 0.5 A

Price:
122.00€

clash · Apr 26, 2011

data1 said:
for crossfire too? Plus water cooling?

might get these near future.

My system specs are Sig, plus 4x 120mm fans, 3 case lights, Laing ddc 3.2 water pump. At max load i pulled 414 watts, tested with a Kill A Watt meter.

data1 · Apr 26, 2011

clash said:
My system specs are Sig, plus 4x 120mm fans, 3 case lights, Laing ddc 3.2 water pump. At max load i pulled 414 watts, tested with a Kill A Watt meter.

Wow thx.

but i found one chart that says 2x 6870 takes 400 > W alone.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-6850-6870-crossfirex-review/4

Know Nuttin · Apr 26, 2011

data1 said:
Wow thx.

but i found one chart that says 2x 6870 takes 400 > W alone.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-6850-6870-crossfirex-review/4

Measured power consumption two 6870 cards

System in IDLE = 184W
System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 421W
Difference (GPU load) = 237W
Add average IDLE wattage x2 ~ 19W (ATI specified)
Subjective obtained GPU power consumption = ~ 275 Watts

Bolded the parts you may have missed. They are measuring the system as 421w, not only the video cards.

data1 · Apr 26, 2011

Know Nuttin said:
Bolded the parts you may have missed. They are measuring the system as 421w, not only the video cards.

Ok thx I missed that!

Well looks like i can keep my old 650w psu, for now (until i upgrade from i7 2600K and 6870)

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