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New build psu question

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Mklangelo

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I'm building an Intel i5-3570K with an MSI Z77A-GD55 mobo.

I ran across a never been used ToughPower Cable Management 750W PSU. I know it's old but I stole it for $40.00.

I do plan on doing some mild Overclocking and running CF at some point. I'm going to install an XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB GPU at first.

Does anyone see a problem with using this PSU for this build?

Thanks in advance.

MK
 
Looks like a last gen CWT OEM from some of the pics. Solid power supplies from my experience (although the same can't be said about all Toughpowers). Pretty much the same layout as the TX series Corsair PSUs from yesteryear.
 
JonnyGuru rated it as a very solid power supply, it's a good buy at $40. It will run crossfire with room to spare, and it'll handle any overclock you throw at it.
 
Yea, that JonyGuru review is 6 yrs old but the psu is modular and with my Fractal Design Define r4 case it should make for a real neat setup. Not the prettiest psu but it looks like a beast. I might paint it Matte Black...


I just couldn't pass up the deal. Lots of headroom on this thing.

Thanks!
 
Good regulation and ripple control is good regulation and ripple control, and that's what really matters when it comes to power supplies, as well as being able to output the full rated wattage. Sure, other power supplies have gotten better, but it doesn't make older ones any less good.
 
Tsumi said:
Good regulation and ripple control is good regulation and ripple control, and that's what really matters when it comes to power supplies, as well as being able to output the full rated wattage. Sure, other power supplies have gotten better, but it doesn't make older ones any less good.
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I'm not familiar with these terms. I'm looking at the specs here and see nothing for it. Is it called something else?


Thanks!
 
Specs don't cover that. You need to look at actual professional reviews. The three main sources I use are [H]OCP, JonnyGuru, and Hardware Secrets. Those two things are not measurable without some extremely expensive equipment.

You can also look up the ATX spec, which lists safe ripple and regulation values. Crappy power supplies will exceed those values and damage your computer over time, while good ones will stay within spec. The closer they are to zero, the better it is, but as long as it's within ATX spec it should be fine.
 
Could you post a link to where u found the info on the PSU? I skimmed the review @ hardware secrets and frankly it was mostly over my head but I saw nothing about ripple and regulation.
 
You need to read it.

JonnyGuru review.

2nd page covers load, temps, efficiency, noise, ripple, and voltage regulation. Voltage regulation is the numbers in the chart on the left hand side, below the amperage numbers (A). The closer those voltage numbers are to 3.3v, 5v, and 12v, the better the regulation. Better regulation also means that the numbers would change less.

Ripple charts are the pictures at the bottom of the page. Basically, the lower the peak to peak value (difference between the top and bottom values of the graphs), the better the ripple suppression.
 
Looks like this 6 yr old beast is a winner.


Thanks for the education! It will serve me well in future!


MK ;)
 
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