Power Supply $$$ ???
 

Why is it I keep reading posts where our members are haveing problems with their video cards and cooling probs or both being related and theres alway at least one or more post responses "How Big is Your Power Supply ?"

One member said he upgraded to 350W another 500W. And their new vid cards draw alot more power and need more cooling re: more fans= more power usage not to mention the rest of what your rig draws.

Todays games with the heavy graphics and memory and CPU draw and the fans it takes to run every thing cool have a hard time with 500w much less 350w or less. And it's the last thing alot don't think to upgrade. Mindset "It came with the case or complete computer so it must be good enough " Think Again !

Some games cost more than a good power supply. Example:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...596&CatId=2496

I got this for free as a replacement for my 550w version. Free Lifetime warranty. Got the 550w in 2005.

A good Powerful PS is almost a basic for any rig that plays the games on this forum we do. And a little overkill is good for that future upgrade/complete rebuild in the future.

I want to scream sometimes when I read a well meaning response from a member telling another "350w as an upgrade should be just fine or the
"BEAN COUNTER ANSWER" go to this site and it will calulate what you need and no more. SO YOUR AT THE BARE MINIMUM.

And if your worried about the electricity useage, BROTHER your in the wrong hobby. Go take up kite flying.

As a final thought. You wouldn't build a house on a weak foundation would you ?

When it comes to PSU's .. bigger is better!! I have a 550W PSU running and no problems with reboots whatsoever (well there are certainly other factors).

My next PC is going to have at least 550W again. 1000W is a bit over the top, though.

I agree about 1000w but who knows in the future. Ultra makes a 1600watt.

Gadgets and goodies has something usb for that monster
http://gadget.brando.com.hk/prod_det...001&cat_id=059 :p :rotfl:

I have a conservative 600 WATT PSU, since tests show it delivers excellent spike free power up to 750 Watts, but at nearly $200, it better damn well do more than its rated for.

-S

Take a look at this gadget link . MORE POWER SCOTTY :rotfl:

http://gadget.brando.com.hk/prod_det...001&cat_id=059

A good post FIREWALL, I use an 850 watt.....couldn't agree with you more http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img412...uplargeon1.gif

Thank you Jim :D I probably will go bigger to the max Someday.

Ultra sent me an e-mail about a carbon fiber case. If and when it comes out I just couldn't not also get that 1600w monster to go into it. I just couldn't.:nope: :rotfl:

And also this. http://gadget.brando.com.hk/prod_det...001&cat_id=059

USB fridge, LOL :rotfl:

Can anybody recommend a very good PSU in the 600W range (with stable amps, 1st rate cables and such)?

"350W is already more than enough"

I also dont understand why that standard answer has burnt into the collective mind. Bull****.

From my reading on this a few weeks ago, wattage is fine but the amps need to be looked at as well. Also, most manufactures skew their numbers to make the psu look much better then it is. I noted my card required 18 amps so I found a psu from Coolmax that was a few amps over what I needed as from my readings I did, it would seem the numbers on the side of your psu show what the psu can do under full load. Your psu is not if at all on full tilt ever(I'm assuming here). So, were is it overkill? I'm not sure really.

The most important thing is that the amps are stable. A little bit too high is not so much a problem, but the never too low even under load.

Well, lets just say, once the demand from the psu is present, one would hope the psu can answer the call.

Check this out!!! http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...596&CatId=2496

Well known Co. - Competeitive price - Stable Power - Modular. > Use only the cables you need. LIFETIME WARRANTY. :yep: :rock:

BTW ALL I just ordered that fridge. I just couldn't help myself. :doh:

Perspective
"The X3 600W modular power supply is another excellent addition to Ultra’s X3 power supply line and should appeal to mainstream enthusiasts who don’t need a 1kW PSU. The build quality appears to be excellent and the output voltages were all very stable and clean, even when delivering 600W at 40°C. And modular FlexForce cables, a black-chrome finish, active PFC, and a lifetime warranty are nice to have also!"



Product Reviewed: Ultra X3 600-Watt Modular Power Supply (40073)

Have a decent 420w PSU for my box, more than ennough tbh. 500-650w with proper amperage on the 12v rail/rails is what id recomend for high end rigs with overclocking, anything more is simply not needed.

It doe's no good to have a carberator of a Corvette and a fuel pump of a Chevette to feed it.:)