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Power Supply Suggestion Request.
Wavechaser
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I read the main sticky regarding computer builds (amazing post by the way), and I decided to settle on a corsair modular power supply. Before placing an order though, I wanted to voice my current selection to see if I am heading in the right direction.
I'm currently running a very old power supply that I've had for years. It's non-modular, low wattage, and frankly caused an absolute mangled mess on the inside of my case, preventing air flow and making it a nightmare to keep clean.
My setup is somewhat dated, I'm running an AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.60 GHz Processor, on a Gigabyte motherboard with an ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series card. I currently only have 4 gigs of ram in this thing, but may consider upgrading it when and if I decide to swap out my motherboard for something that supports DDR3 (thinking of going Intel).
So after cruising Newegg, I found a couple of options which looked reasonable:
(850 Watt TX) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139029
(750 Watt TX) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030
Or do I just splurge on this:
(750 Watt AX) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016
Suggestions?
I have never owned a modular power supply, do I also need to purchase all the extensions or do they come with the supply?
I'm currently running a very old power supply that I've had for years. It's non-modular, low wattage, and frankly caused an absolute mangled mess on the inside of my case, preventing air flow and making it a nightmare to keep clean.
My setup is somewhat dated, I'm running an AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.60 GHz Processor, on a Gigabyte motherboard with an ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series card. I currently only have 4 gigs of ram in this thing, but may consider upgrading it when and if I decide to swap out my motherboard for something that supports DDR3 (thinking of going Intel).
So after cruising Newegg, I found a couple of options which looked reasonable:
(850 Watt TX) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139029
(750 Watt TX) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030
Or do I just splurge on this:
(750 Watt AX) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016
Suggestions?
I have never owned a modular power supply, do I also need to purchase all the extensions or do they come with the supply?
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/ImageGallery.aspx?CurImage=17-139-016-Z06&SpinSet=17-139-016-RS&ISList=17-139-016-Z99,17-139-016-Z02,17-139-016-Z03,17-139-016-Z04,17-139-016-Z05,17-139-016-Z06&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16817139016&Depa=0&WaterMark=0&Description=CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX750 (CMPSU-750AX) 750W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply.
I have an earlier version of those, Corsair hx-620 I think. Which is powering an Intel quad (q6600), 8gb of ram, 6 hard drives and a gtx280 just fine.
The 750 enthusiast would probably be fine, unless you are considering SLI and even then it might be ok.
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The TX power supplies are fine, but if you can stretch, get the AX. 7 year warranty woot!
Yeah, I think I'll just splurge and get the 750 AX.
Thanks guys, your input was very helpful. Now, to find a nice aluminum case.......
Hmm.