PSU i7 Compatibility (?)

[liquidfluidity]

What makes a PSU i7 compatible? I have seen some listed as compatible but others just don't say. I need a new PSU and am looking at the Corsair 620HX(Ithink that was the model) and I want to make sure I can use the PSU in a couple 3-4 months when I go i7.

Any differences in the ones not listed as "compatible"

 

[PC_User]

Nothing. It's just marketing. A PSU is a PSU and there is nothing special that would make one particular power supply "compatible" with the i7 while making another "non-compatible."

The Corsair 620HX is a very good PSU. Just make sure the unit you plan to get will have enough wattage for your i7 build.

 

[ThisIsTheNewSound]

Yeah, just make sure its powerful enough and you will be fine. I'm still using my old enermax liberty and its not had any problems.

 

[Eagle156]

Do you need the 8pin ESP12v connector? Or is 4 pin enough?

 

[King Icewind]

I needed the 8 pin for my mobo.

The newest video cards require two, 6 pin connectors. So keep that in mind if you are doing SLI.

I would recommend mine . It's $119.99 with mail in rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009&cm_re=corsair-_-17-139-009-_-Product

 

[Dangman]

Do you need the 8pin ESP12v connector? Or is 4 pin enough?

The 4Pin is enough but its recommended to get the 8Pin if the mobo supports it.

 

[liquidfluidity]

Thanks for the replies , guys. It's still kind of a toss up between the 620 and the 750. As for the 4pin/8pin - I do need the 8pin. I haven't bought an x58 board yet. Are they 4 or 8 pin? I will be running a Blood Iron for now and it is 8pin.

 

[Dangman]

Thanks for the replies , guys. It's still kind of a toss up between the 620 and the 750. As for the 4pin/8pin - I do need the 8pin. I haven't bought an x58 board yet. Are they 4 or 8 pin? I will be running a Blood Iron for now and it is 8pin.

They're 8Pin

 

[Zero82z]

Thanks for the replies , guys. It's still kind of a toss up between the 620 and the 750. As for the 4pin/8pin - I do need the 8pin. I haven't bought an x58 board yet. Are they 4 or 8 pin? I will be running a Blood Iron for now and it is 8pin.

Like Danny already said, you don't actually need the 8-pin. A 4-pin connector will fit into half of the 8-pin socket and will work fine. However, it's better to use an 8-pin if you've got one. And pretty much all newer quality PSUs have 8-pin connectors, so that isn't much of a concern anyway.