• Some users have recently had their accounts hijacked. It seems that the now defunct EVGA forums might have compromised your password there and seems many are using the same PW here. We would suggest you UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD and TURN ON 2FA for your account here to further secure it. None of the compromised accounts had 2FA turned on.
    Once you have enabled 2FA, your account will be updated soon to show a badge, letting other members know that you use 2FA to protect your account. This should be beneficial for everyone that uses FSFT.

How much power do i use

D

deme25

n00b
Joined
Aug 31, 2006
Messages
15
Hi my old psu blew up and i am considering buying the cooler master eXtreme power 430w psu. I am wandering how can i find out how much wattage my pc needs.

Specs:

P4 3.4 Ghz
1.5 Gb ddr2 533 Mhz
Seagate 120 gb sata hdd
x600 graphics card
2 x teac dvd writers
4 x80 mm fans

ps I am going to replace the x600 with a 7900gt after christmas
 
I would estimate that you will be using at least 300w with the 7900. Two other psus to look at would be the Thermaltake TR2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153023
and the E-power EP-ZU 450w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817101016

I've used the thermaltake in many builds, and have always been happy with it. I've never actually used that E-power, but I've used ones very similar, and they were all very quite and reliable. I've got no idea about the cooler master, but based on the quality of their other product, I'd guess that its a good psu.
 
Not many people here at the PSU portion of [H] will recommend those units.

However, in their place, I'd recommend:

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373047
Ultra X-Finity (black) 500w. The blue for $35 after MIR is OOS. $40 after MIR, free shipping.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-E5150GH
Enhance ENP-5150GH 500w. Solid unit, same as the Silverstone Element ST50EF-PLUS. Reviewed here: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=23
$69 + shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817709002
Sunbeamtech NUUO 450w, if modular's your thing. Jonnyguru has a very positive review on the NUUO 550w. $50 + shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817388003
Nextherm 460w. Another unit rated highly by Jonnyguru. $60 + shipping.


Just a sampling of possible PSUs. Give us your budget and we can narrow down the search for you. :)

Cheers,
JP
 
Skip the E-Power (topower built) and the Thermaltake (just avoid it at all costs). Try the XClio 450BL, that's more than enough, and it's cheap as dirt at newegg.
 
I run a ton of stuff on a 350watt continuous seasonic, those PSUs are really awesome.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top