Upgrading advice

[fandroid]

I appreciate your help AJ, but that isn't my exact psu. I am not defending my psu but just letting you know thats not mine.

If I were to OC the 7950 about what wattage PSU should I be looking for? I am pretty sure I'll buy a new power supply when I buy the card.

 

[wingman99]

A good rated 550w or 650w from PSU buyers guide and How-to guide http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458204

 

[fandroid]

I'll take a look at that.

Anyone have any experience with this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139047

I know corsair is generally top quality.

 

[wingman99]

I'll take a look at that.

Anyone have any experience with this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139047

I know corsair is generally top quality.

That is a great PSU however the wattage is overkill you don't need that much unless you are going to crossfire.

 

[fandroid]

That is a great PSU however the wattage is overkill you don't need that much unless you are going to SLI.

Yeah but...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3844174&sku=C13-2852

I am thinking about going ahead and just ordering everything. Seems to be some great deals going on.

My only problem with buying it from TigerDirect is that I'd have to wait a while to get it and we are going out of town so I really don't want it to potentially be sitting outside lol.

Should I get the Corsair and wait a 4-9 days to get it or get this Thermaltake for $40 and at my door in 2 days?

Bare in mind, I am on a budget and would love to only spend $40 instead of $65.

 

[wingman99]

IMO the Corsair is better however the Thermaltake will do.

 

[Knufire]

A Corsair CX500 or CX600 could be a happy middle ground.

 

[fandroid]

Well I just bought the Sapphire 7950 and the Thermaltake 700w PSU.

Grand total before rebates was $360, after rebates it will come down to $320. I am pretty happy with my upgrade. Especially since I got free 2 day shipping.

Thanks for the help everybody, I really appreciate it!

 

[Knufire]

Wait, which Thermaltake? Some of their PSUs are rather subpar.

 

[wingman99]

This one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153167

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermaltake-TR2-700-W-Power-Supply-Review/1422/11

 

[fandroid]

This one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153167

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermaltake-TR2-700-W-Power-Supply-Review/1422/11

You got it