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| Thread ID: 84905 | 2007-11-22 22:00:00 | PSU suggestions | grumpyturkey (13053) | Press F1 |
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| 614084 | 2007-11-22 22:00:00 | Hi, looking to put together a new desktop and just about got everything sorted but not sure about the PSU . I'm planning on an E6750 in a Gigabyte P31-DS3L mobo, a Gigabyte 8600GT/512mb graphics card and a Seagate 500gb HD . Case is the Gigabyte Triton ATX . I might upgrade to an 8800GT card in a year or two and may add an extra HD at some time . Main use will be general home/office, RAW photo processing, and some gaming . Is the basic Thermaltake 430watt psu ok or should I be looking for something with a bit more grunt? If so any specific recommendations? Thanks, Mark |
grumpyturkey (13053) | ||
| 614085 | 2007-11-22 23:00:00 | That Thermaltake one is rubbish . I recommend something like one of these: . pbtech . co . nz/index . php?item=PSUCLM12905" target="_blank">www . pbtech . co . nz . pbtech . co . nz/index . php?item=PSUCLM12906" target="_blank">www . pbtech . co . nz . pbtech . co . nz/index . php?item=PSUEMXHW755" target="_blank">www . pbtech . co . nz Remember if you're looking at PSU's wattage isn't everything . |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 614086 | 2007-11-22 23:02:00 | Enermax. Enermax 535W FMA II DXX would do. You don't need so much high watts, just reliable, quality and decent amps on the +12v. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 614087 | 2007-11-22 23:06:00 | That Thermaltake one is rubbish. Care to explain why they are rubbish ? I've used thermaltake for years - and that particular one the Thermaltake W0084RA PSU 430W in over 60 PC's - NEVER had a failure yet. Some of the PSU's have Modular cables / connectors - I've read lots of horror stories about how often they fail - true or not I dont know. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 614088 | 2007-11-22 23:10:00 | Yup, I'm using the TT 430w's here. Havent had any probs with them since I brought them. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 614089 | 2007-11-22 23:12:00 | From experience the cheap 430W ones I've had are rubbish. I've had multiple fail on me, although suppose it may have just been bad luck. I've since replaced it with one of the Cool Master 430W ones I linked to and never had trouble since. I got nothing against Thermaltake I've even got one of toughpower 550W versions in another computer. |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 614090 | 2007-11-22 23:18:00 | Cant really go by pricing - that Thermaltake is actualy give or take $1-$5 is the same price that PB tech have in the link provided for the Cooler Master eXtreme Power 430W. I got nothing against Thermaltake I've even got one of toughpower 550W versions in another computer. Does it have the Modular connections - and if so ever had any problems please ? |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 614091 | 2007-11-22 23:27:00 | Thanks, some interesting discussion coming out of this, especially from the builders. Really appreciated. Is the 430 enough for me or should I really be looking around 500-550? And what would the risks be if I went for the 430w? Cheers, Mark |
grumpyturkey (13053) | ||
| 614092 | 2007-11-22 23:29:00 | Ok I suppose the word cheap wasn't really necessary, but is "cheaper" then a lot of PSU's including the Toughpower series. Nah its not modular, its one of these (www.thermaltake.com). |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 614093 | 2007-11-23 00:16:00 | I had a TT460 got pissssh on me after 6mths! | SolMiester (139) | ||
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