Power supply recommendation - augent!

camcafe · 10-25-09, 03:42 AM

Hello,

I am about to buy a power supply and need to make sure it has enough power to do what I intend to achieve. Please let me know your recommendation or thought. Thanks

Will a 700W PS enough to overclock my 2.4GHZ Q6600 to 3.4GHZ with ATI 4850 graphic card, 4gb DDR3 10333 memory on GA-EP45T-DS3R Motherboard?

I am looking at buying this OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply.

camcafe · 10-25-09, 04:09 AM

$43 - OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply

or

$74 - Thermaltake Black Widow W0319RU 850W ATX 12V 2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power

Want to achieve the following overclocking:
Q6600 to 3.4GHZ with ATI 4850 graphic card, 4gb DDR3 10333 memory on GA-EP45T-DS3R Motherboard and looking to crossfire another 4850 in the future.

Thanks

burebista · 10-25-09, 04:18 AM

For that setup Corsair HX450 is enough.
But if you feel uncomfortable with 450W you can take a look at Corsair VX550/HX520, Antec TP New 550, Enermax Pro/Modu82+ 525 for example.

Rich'[ard] · 10-25-09, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcafe

Hello,

I am about to buy a power supply and need to make sure it has enough power to do what I intend to achieve. Please let me know your recommendation or thought. Thanks

Will a 700W PS enough to overclock my 2.4GHZ Q6600 to 3.4GHZ with ATI 4850 graphic card, 4gb DDR3 10333 memory on GA-EP45T-DS3R Motherboard?

I am looking at buying this OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply.

so 'augent' you didn't have enough time to check the title?

nah, 700w is way more than you'll need, like burebista said.
you'd be fine with a good quality 500w. Corsair and Antec are my pics

you can check this thread out, under the 500-600w section:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=589708

Rich'[ard] · 10-25-09, 06:29 AM

that much wattage isn't required to power your system.
700-800w is pretty much for high end crossfire/sli systems.
you could save some money and look at a 500-600w PSU
the Corsair HX-620 is pretty well priced, and performs well.

hitek420 · 10-26-09, 10:21 AM

I've run the 3.6ghz Q6600 setup in my sig with a Corsair HX520 and even an Antec Earthwatts 430w with no problems at all.

EarthDog · 10-26-09, 10:41 AM

So long as you do not plan to run Crossfire with that card, the Corsair 400CX (not HX450 unless thats a new model) would be fine really with 30A on 12v rail.

I would stick with something from Corsair, Silverstone, Antec, PCPnC, good name brands like that will let you be just fine with 30A 12v.

burebista · 10-26-09, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by EarthDog

(not HX450 unless thats a new model)

HX450.

EarthDog · 10-26-09, 10:49 AM

Well I guess it is a new model!!! Thanks!

burebista · 10-26-09, 10:56 AM

Not quite.

Is the same VX450 tweaked for efficiency, modular, 2 PCI-E cables and 7 years warranty.

EarthDog · 10-26-09, 11:03 AM

Semantics...thats a new model.

Not to mention, it doesnt appear to be out yet. At least it isnt at Zipzoomfly, Newegg, or Tigerdirect or Froogle at the moment. Its out overseas (maybe) and appears to cost more than the 520HX. Not a good buy if thats true.

http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=16408

Is this thing even available in the USA? That hexus article was in 2008, and I dont see it here anywhere.

burebista · 10-26-09, 11:22 AM

Let me tell you something: it was out for a while but unfortunately now is almost EOL because it was targeted for European market and it doesn't have great success because peoples don't care about quality but about more watts.

From here:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redbeard

HX450 sales never really got off the ground.

Readme.

EarthDog · 10-26-09, 11:24 AM

Never even made it here (USA)... MEH. Semantics.

Thank you, again, for the info though.

Rich'[ard] · 10-28-09, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bishopane

there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding when it comes to choosing a program for editing your digital images, but i think the new CS3 is best and you should buy only it.

wth?
report?
his link goes to some strip poker site...

deadlysyn · 10-28-09, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich'[ard]

wth?
report?
his link goes to some strip poker site...

Since some of his posts are somewhat on topic, and this one is so far off topic it's ridiculous, and his sig link (which is against OCF rules) goes to a strip poker site (didn't click it myself): REPORTED

stangjason · 10-28-09, 09:47 AM

I think either one of those gives you room to grow but I have no idea of how good they are quality wise or at producing the power they are rated at. I do know that I love the 500w FSP bluestream line of power supplies and I'd like to know how it compares to the ones you've listed because I'm thinking of upgrading for the future plus I can use an extra power supply for my extra system that I play around with.

EarthDog · 10-28-09, 10:03 AM

Neither.

Corsair 650HX or TX would do the crossfire easily and is a better PSU all around than the ones listed I believe.

hokiealumnus · 10-28-09, 10:55 AM

+1 to what EarthDog said. Actually, the Corsair 750TX is the same price right now as the 650TX after rebate ($99.99). I'd jump on that deal in a heartbeat. The HX series are modular if that floats your boat, but they bring a sizeable premium for it.

Out of curiosity, why did you start a new thread instead of continuing with this one? Perhaps a nice mod or admin will be kind enough to merge the two.

muddocktor · 10-28-09, 01:18 PM

camcafe, please start only one thread on the same subject in the future. I have merged the 2 threads together this time. Don't make us have to delete the extra threads in the future.

Thanks,
muddocktor
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10-25-09, 03:42 AM	Thread Starter #1
camcafe Registered Join Date: Aug 2008	Power supply recommendation - augent! Hello, I am about to buy a power supply and need to make sure it has enough power to do what I intend to achieve. Please let me know your recommendation or thought. Thanks Will a 700W PS enough to overclock my 2.4GHZ Q6600 to 3.4GHZ with ATI 4850 graphic card, 4gb DDR3 10333 memory on GA-EP45T-DS3R Motherboard? I am looking at buying this OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply.
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10-25-09, 04:09 AM	Thread Starter #2
camcafe Registered Join Date: Aug 2008	Which PS should I get? $43 - OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply or $74 - Thermaltake Black Widow W0319RU 850W ATX 12V 2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Want to achieve the following overclocking: Q6600 to 3.4GHZ with ATI 4850 graphic card, 4gb DDR3 10333 memory on GA-EP45T-DS3R Motherboard and looking to crossfire another 4850 in the future. Thanks
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10-25-09, 04:18 AM	#3
burebista Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Romania	For that setup Corsair HX450 is enough. But if you feel uncomfortable with 450W you can take a look at Corsair VX550/HX520, Antec TP New 550, Enermax Pro/Modu82+ 525 for example.
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10-25-09, 06:29 AM	#5
Rich'[ard] Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melb, AUS	that much wattage isn't required to power your system. 700-800w is pretty much for high end crossfire/sli systems. you could save some money and look at a 500-600w PSU the Corsair HX-620 is pretty well priced, and performs well. __________________ яι¢н. Processor 3570K @ 4.5GHz 1.2v Heatsink Noctua NH-D14 Motherboard Gigabyte G1 Sniper-M3 Memory 8GB Vengeance C9 Storage Samsung 830 128GB + Seagate Barracuda 2TB Graphics Powercolor 7950 PCS+ Power Corsair HX650 Case Corsair 300R Windows w7 64bit Goodies Logitech z5400 5.1............G15\|G3 HP Folio 13 Ultrabook
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10-26-09, 10:21 AM	#6
hitek420 Registered Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada!	I've run the 3.6ghz Q6600 setup in my sig with a Corsair HX520 and even an Antec Earthwatts 430w with no problems at all. __________________ Q6600 G0 [3.6ghz 9x400 1.31v] ~ Thermalright Ultra120 extreme ~ Gigabyte EP45 UD3R ~ 2x2gb GSkill PQ [800mhz 5-5-5-15 1.8v] HiS Radeon HD5850 [775/1125] ~ Dell 2209WA [eIPS 22" 1680x1050 75hz] 80gb Intel X25m G2 [Win7 Pro x64]2 x Seagate 500gb 7200.12 [1TB Raid-0 Installs/Scratch] ~ WD 1TB Green WD10EARS [Storage] ~ Corsair HX520 in an Antec 900 E2220 2.4ghz ~ BFG 8800gt w/ Coolink Gfxchilla ~ Asus G31 P5KPL-VM ~ 2GB OCz Platinum Rev2 DDR2 800 ~ Seagate 500gb 7200.11 [Windows XP Pro] ~ Antec EA430D ~ Antec SLK3700BQE
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10-26-09, 10:41 AM	#7
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	So long as you do not plan to run Crossfire with that card, the Corsair 400CX (not HX450 unless thats a new model) would be fine really with 30A on 12v rail. I would stick with something from Corsair, Silverstone, Antec, PCPnC, good name brands like that will let you be just fine with 30A 12v. __________________ C2D/C2Q Overclocking Guide / i3/i5/i7 (s1366/1156) Overclocking Guide/Info / SandyBridge/ Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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10-26-09, 10:49 AM	#9
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Well I guess it is a new model!!! Thanks! __________________ C2D/C2Q Overclocking Guide / i3/i5/i7 (s1366/1156) Overclocking Guide/Info / SandyBridge/ Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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10-26-09, 10:56 AM	#10
burebista Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Romania	Not quite. Is the same VX450 tweaked for efficiency, modular, 2 PCI-E cables and 7 years warranty.
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10-26-09, 11:03 AM	#11
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Semantics...thats a new model. Not to mention, it doesnt appear to be out yet. At least it isnt at Zipzoomfly, Newegg, or Tigerdirect or Froogle at the moment. Its out overseas (maybe) and appears to cost more than the 520HX. Not a good buy if thats true. http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=16408 Is this thing even available in the USA? That hexus article was in 2008, and I dont see it here anywhere. __________________ C2D/C2Q Overclocking Guide / i3/i5/i7 (s1366/1156) Overclocking Guide/Info / SandyBridge/ Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon Last edited by EarthDog; 10-26-09 at 11:13 AM.
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10-26-09, 11:24 AM	#13
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Never even made it here (USA)... MEH. Semantics. Thank you, again, for the info though. __________________ C2D/C2Q Overclocking Guide / i3/i5/i7 (s1366/1156) Overclocking Guide/Info / SandyBridge/ Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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10-28-09, 09:47 AM	#16
stangjason Registered Join Date: Mar 2008	I think either one of those gives you room to grow but I have no idea of how good they are quality wise or at producing the power they are rated at. I do know that I love the 500w FSP bluestream line of power supplies and I'd like to know how it compares to the ones you've listed because I'm thinking of upgrading for the future plus I can use an extra power supply for my extra system that I play around with.
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10-28-09, 10:03 AM	#17
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Neither. Corsair 650HX or TX would do the crossfire easily and is a better PSU all around than the ones listed I believe. __________________ C2D/C2Q Overclocking Guide / i3/i5/i7 (s1366/1156) Overclocking Guide/Info / SandyBridge/ Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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10-28-09, 10:55 AM	#18
hokiealumnus Water Cooled Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC	+1 to what EarthDog said. Actually, the Corsair 750TX is the same price right now as the 650TX after rebate ($99.99). I'd jump on that deal in a heartbeat. The HX series are modular if that floats your boat, but they bring a sizeable premium for it. Out of curiosity, why did you start a new thread instead of continuing with this one? Perhaps a nice mod or admin will be kind enough to merge the two. __________________ Enjoy benchmarks? Join the benching team! \| New to water cooling? Read the Beginner's Guide to Water Cooling Your PC. xsuperbgx - "As a wise man once said: "Less talky. More clocky."" \| cyberfish - "When overclocked, it's undefined behavior." I.M.O.G. - "Vaseline on Ivy Bridge is a bad idea. But not so bad of an idea that it can't be fixed with a torpedo heater, a dishwasher, an oven, and a few hours. " \m/ OverClockers mATX L33T Club \m/ - Join Now! - My mITX Build
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10-28-09, 01:18 PM	#19
muddocktor Retired Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Iberia, LA	camcafe, please start only one thread on the same subject in the future. I have merged the 2 threads together this time. Don't make us have to delete the extra threads in the future. Thanks, muddocktor Forum Staff
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