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| Thread ID: 116970 | 2011-03-28 05:41:00 | Is 500w PSU enough? | Ninjabear (2948) | Press F1 |
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| 1189926 | 2011-03-28 05:41:00 | So a shop who I've spoken to have chose some specs for me ATi 6870 1GB Intel i5-2500 3.3Ghz LGA 1155 Quad Core ASUS PSH67-m B3 Kingston 4GB 4x DDR3 500GB Western Digital Harddrve Asus Dvd-writer 24x Cooler Master Elite 430 Midi Tower Case 500W, 1 Front Blue LED Fan This will run most of the games I will be playing however is 500W ok?He said it might be pushing the PC and recommends me to buy a 650W. I want a good looking case and apparently I heard Raidmax aren't very good. Their metal quality gets rusty over time. The Coolmaster seems to be a good looking case and comes with 500W but if I want a 650W I will have to buy the 650W alone with a 500w that comes with the coolmaster case. What do you guys think? |
Ninjabear (2948) | ||
| 1189927 | 2011-03-28 05:43:00 | look for a case that comes without a PSU if you can | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1189928 | 2011-03-28 06:21:00 | A decent quality 500W, yes. A 500W cheapo CM PSU that comes bundled with a cheapo case.....questionable. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 1189929 | 2011-03-28 07:13:00 | hmm the case costs $177. What's consider not cheap?lol | Ninjabear (2948) | ||
| 1189930 | 2011-03-28 08:02:00 | The PSU will more than likely be the Elite Power 500W which is an OEM , hence not usually found on the manufactures site. This one from ascent (www.ascent.co.nz) Which Coolermaster class as a "Standard ATX PS2(optional)" Description from Cooler Master: The reliable, efficient and affordable line of Elite power supplies is ideal for mainstream and basic computing systems. Built with quality components and dual +12V outputs, the Elite series is fit to handle demands of high power requirements. The eco-friendly design allows the Elite series to reach more than 70% efficiency at typical loading and meet Energy Star and Blue Angel requirements. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1189931 | 2011-03-28 17:32:00 | try this site extreme.outervision.com ok as a guideline, It doesn't take variations of design into account but gives you and Idea. I have built gaming machines for friends on a tight budget using quality 400-500W psu's, as long as you don't load up on hard drives, fans, case lights etc it can work. Graphics cards draw more all the time though |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1189932 | 2011-03-28 18:55:00 | ATi 6870 1GB Intel i5-2500 3.3Ghz LGA 1155 Quad Core ASUS PSH67-m B3 Kingston 4GB 4x DDR3 500GB Western Digital Harddrve Asus Dvd-writer 24x Cooler Master Elite 430 Midi Tower Case 500W, 1 Front Blue LED Fan I heard Raidmax aren't very good. Their metal quality gets rusty over time. Raidmax are OK, but not the PSU. I would almost never buy a case with bundled PSU. Take whatever case takes your fancy - wouldn't worry about rust unless you plan on rinsing it often.... Get a decent PSU. Go with Corsair or Enermax. And I would go up a bit, 500w might do but doesn't leave a lot of room for later on..........go 650w. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1189933 | 2011-03-28 19:47:00 | look for a case that comes without a PSU if you can Not a good move. Most PSUs that come with a case are pretty crappy. Always choose your own PSU if you can and get a decent quality one. In this instance, 500W would be the absolute minimum - a 650W would give you a lot more headroom for any additional hard drives and graphics card upgrades. |
autechre (266) | ||
| 1189934 | 2011-03-28 20:37:00 | I'd go with an HX650 or TX650 from Corsair - depending if you want modular or not. | inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1189935 | 2011-03-28 21:00:00 | I too would go modular Corsair if I needed another PSU. The Enermax 650 I currently have is still chugging along nicely after 5 years so no hurry yet. :) | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
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