Should I swap PSU's ???

DUSNOETOS · 07-03-09, 01:35 AM

OK (getting tired so this may get a bit mushy...)

I am concerned that my Ubuntu Rig is getting starved for power. This is the current setup:
Tyan Tiger MPX, dual Athlon MP 2800's (Barton core's) 1GB PC2100 (512X2), AGP BFG 6800GT OC edition (requires extra power from a Molex),Sound blaster live Sound card, 5-port USB controller, PCI IDE controller card. 4 HDD's, CD-R/W, DVD drive, zip drive, floppy, and a Scythe fan controller (2 80MM fans 2 temp probes -for the CPU heat sinks), their is also 2 120mm fans, a 80 mm fan and a 90mm fan. (I am also considering putting my Sapphire ThratriX (ATI 550 Pro) card in it)

All of this is currently being powered by a OCZ 500W StealthXStream Power Supply. {link} This is a brand new PSU.. Power tested stable with my Multimeter

Now I also have a ULTRA X-Finity™ 600 Watt PSU {link}(in my wifes system: ASUS A8N5X, 4200x2 (not OD'd) ATI HD2600, 1 Hdd, DVD-r/w, CD-R/W. Sound blaster Audigy. 2 120mm fans, 60mm fan and a 80mm fan)

Knowing that the wifes rig could comfortably run on less power, would I be better off swapping the PSU's (the ultra does have more connectors and better calble...) I am also not sure witch is the better PSU on quality...(current understanding is that they are comparable).

Well if any one understands my question, I am open for any and all realistic suggestions.

DUSNOETOS · 07-03-09, 04:41 PM

HUM....I would have expected at least one thought on my inquery....

Oklahoma Wolf · 07-03-09, 05:01 PM

Six of one, half a dozen of the other.

DUSNOETOS · 07-04-09, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Oklahoma Wolf

Six of one, half a dozen of the other.

So your saying that the PSU's in question are not different enough to make any significant difference??

trents · 07-04-09, 10:43 AM

You haven't given any reason to suspect your setup is starved for power. Are you experiencing instability? If not, "don't fix it if it ain't broke," as the old saying goes.
You have a lot of stuff in the box but no one thing draws much power.

DUSNOETOS · 07-04-09, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by trents

You haven't given any reason to suspect your setup is starved for power. Are you experiencing instability? If not, "don't fix it if it ain't broke," as the old saying goes.
You have a lot of stuff in the box but no one thing draws much power.

...No I have not noticed even a flinch of instability. So it would appear that raw power is not an issue.

At this point the only reason I might still swap PSU's would be due to the Ultra PSU having more connectors and better cable for wire (air flow) manaigment...

trents · 07-04-09, 11:08 AM

As far as the airflow, are your temps okay? And as far as connectors, if you have enough to power everything in your box then why swap PSUs unless you plan on adding something else that requires a connector you don't have?

RollingThunder · 07-04-09, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by trents

"don't fix it if it ain't broke," as the old saying goes.

Trents,

That's one of my favorite quotes and I agree 100%.

On the other hand, "Fix it until it breaks" comes to mind too!

DUSNOETOS, that's not meant to slam you at all but it is good advice. You're fine unless there are power issues you are dealing with.

DUSNOETOS · 07-04-09, 12:17 PM

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"Fix it until it breaks"

HUMM... I have never been guilty of that......

OK...I will just leave well enough alone for now....(or at least I will try to...

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07-03-09, 01:35 AM	Thread Starter #1
DUSNOETOS Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN	Should I swap PSU's ??? OK (getting tired so this may get a bit mushy...) I am concerned that my Ubuntu Rig is getting starved for power. This is the current setup: Tyan Tiger MPX, dual Athlon MP 2800's (Barton core's) 1GB PC2100 (512X2), AGP BFG 6800GT OC edition (requires extra power from a Molex),Sound blaster live Sound card, 5-port USB controller, PCI IDE controller card. 4 HDD's, CD-R/W, DVD drive, zip drive, floppy, and a Scythe fan controller (2 80MM fans 2 temp probes -for the CPU heat sinks), their is also 2 120mm fans, a 80 mm fan and a 90mm fan. (I am also considering putting my Sapphire ThratriX (ATI 550 Pro) card in it) All of this is currently being powered by a OCZ 500W StealthXStream Power Supply. {link} This is a brand new PSU.. Power tested stable with my Multimeter Now I also have a ULTRA X-Finity™ 600 Watt PSU {link}(in my wifes system: ASUS A8N5X, 4200x2 (not OD'd) ATI HD2600, 1 Hdd, DVD-r/w, CD-R/W. Sound blaster Audigy. 2 120mm fans, 60mm fan and a 80mm fan) Knowing that the wifes rig could comfortably run on less power, would I be better off swapping the PSU's (the ultra does have more connectors and better calble...) I am also not sure witch is the better PSU on quality...(current understanding is that they are comparable). Well if any one understands my question, I am open for any and all realistic suggestions. __________________ Gigabyte MA785GM-US2H; Athlon II X4 640 3525MHz (235x15) Sunbeam Core Contact 120; 4GB (2x2GB) OCZ PC2-6400 816MHz; X-Fi Xtreme Gamer XFX Radeon HD 5750 1GB GDDR5 W/ Accelero L2 Pro 700MHz/1100MHz BFG 650 watt PSU Home made case. Windows 7 Home Premium 64/Ubuntu Bedroom:HP dc5000 Pentium 4HT 3GHz 1GB DDR 333 Nvidia FX5200 128MB 300MHz/425MHz XP home HTPC: Asus A8N5X Athlon 4200+X2 2420MHz 2GB 4200 Gskill; 2600PRO; Sapphire Theatrix 550 Pro; Vista home premim 64 ¡ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ Last edited by DUSNOETOS; 07-04-09 at 11:05 AM.
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07-03-09, 04:41 PM	Thread Starter #2
DUSNOETOS Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN	HUM....I would have expected at least one thought on my inquery.... __________________ Gigabyte MA785GM-US2H; Athlon II X4 640 3525MHz (235x15) Sunbeam Core Contact 120; 4GB (2x2GB) OCZ PC2-6400 816MHz; X-Fi Xtreme Gamer XFX Radeon HD 5750 1GB GDDR5 W/ Accelero L2 Pro 700MHz/1100MHz BFG 650 watt PSU Home made case. Windows 7 Home Premium 64/Ubuntu Bedroom:HP dc5000 Pentium 4HT 3GHz 1GB DDR 333 Nvidia FX5200 128MB 300MHz/425MHz XP home HTPC: Asus A8N5X Athlon 4200+X2 2420MHz 2GB 4200 Gskill; 2600PRO; Sapphire Theatrix 550 Pro; Vista home premim 64 ¡ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ
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07-03-09, 05:01 PM	#3
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07-04-09, 10:43 AM	#5
trents Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centralia, WA	You haven't given any reason to suspect your setup is starved for power. Are you experiencing instability? If not, "don't fix it if it ain't broke," as the old saying goes. You have a lot of stuff in the box but no one thing draws much power. __________________ Custom built desktop #1: Phenom II X4 960T Zosma unlocked to 6 cores/4.0 ghz/Noctua D14 CPU cooler/GSkill Ripjaws 1600 2x4gb/Asus M5A97 motherboard/Coolermaster HAF 912/case/OCZ 750W PSU/Nvidia 8800 GTS 640mb GPU/WD Caviar Black 500 GB hard drive Custom built desktop #2: PII X4 955 4.1 ghz, Asus M5A97 motherboard, Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus, Nvidia Geforce 220 video card, Enermax 465W PSU, 2x2gb PNY 1600 ram. Toshiba SatelliteL775 laptop/17.3" display, AMD 3400M APU, 8 gb of 1333 Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me". John 14:6
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07-04-09, 11:08 AM	#7
trents Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centralia, WA	As far as the airflow, are your temps okay? And as far as connectors, if you have enough to power everything in your box then why swap PSUs unless you plan on adding something else that requires a connector you don't have? __________________ Custom built desktop #1: Phenom II X4 960T Zosma unlocked to 6 cores/4.0 ghz/Noctua D14 CPU cooler/GSkill Ripjaws 1600 2x4gb/Asus M5A97 motherboard/Coolermaster HAF 912/case/OCZ 750W PSU/Nvidia 8800 GTS 640mb GPU/WD Caviar Black 500 GB hard drive Custom built desktop #2: PII X4 955 4.1 ghz, Asus M5A97 motherboard, Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus, Nvidia Geforce 220 video card, Enermax 465W PSU, 2x2gb PNY 1600 ram. Toshiba SatelliteL775 laptop/17.3" display, AMD 3400M APU, 8 gb of 1333 Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me". John 14:6
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