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17. December 2010 @ 06:20 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
Cman, edit your sig to conform to forum specs as your sig is 6 lines of text & forum rules states max of 5 lines of text.
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18. December 2010 @ 00:16 |
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18. December 2010 @ 09:23 |
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20. February 2011 @ 02:03 |
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Hi guys, i see that this thread has stopped for a while...but anyways, I have a few questions about power supplies and don't wanna create a new post on it.
Anyways, right now i'm busy saving up for a new PSU, and i need your guys opinion on which one to get and which ones to stay way from. Here is the list of them:
*Corsair CX600w
*Corsair GS600w
*CoolerMaster eXtreme power RS600w
*CoolerMaster GX650w
Thank you for your time, if you have other good PSU in the above mentioned PSU price range please feel free to let me know ^^
Edit: Heres some extra info that might help:
My current (outdated) system
-Q9400 cpu
-Biostar TPower P45 mobo
-HD 4850 1Gb gpu
-1x 500GB, 1x 1TB and 1x 250Gb hdd's
-2 x 1GB ram
will be upgrading the system soon tho, but first the PSU.
SEX
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Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 08:17 |
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What are you upgrading to? 600W is massive overkill for your current system.
Of those units:
Corsair CX 600W - crap, avoid
Corsair GS 600W - No such thing
coolermaster extreme RS 600W - avoid
coolermaster GX 650W - not ideal, also avoid
The best 600W PSUs right now are probably the Corsair TX 650W and the Seasonic X-650.
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20. February 2011 @ 09:19 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
What are you upgrading to? 600W is massive overkill for your current system.
Of those units:
Corsair CX 600W - crap, avoid
Corsair GS 600W - No such thing
coolermaster extreme RS 600W - avoid
coolermaster GX 650W - not ideal, also avoid
The best 600W PSUs right now are probably the Corsair TX 650W and the Seasonic X-650.
There is Corsair GS 600w - http://www.corsair.com/power-supplies/non-modular-psus/gaming-series-1/gs600w.html
hmm...i guess i'll take TX650w then
Hopefully by the end of the year:
Case - CM690 II Advanced
CPU - Intel Sandy Bridge 1155 i5-2300 2.8GHz
Mobo - Asus P8P67 P67 chipset ATX (Not sure)
GPU - HD 6850 1Gb
PSU - Corsair TX 650w
RAM - Corsair Dominator DDR3 1600 2x2GB
Edit: budget is under R8000, but can manage R10k
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 09:38 |
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So there is, that one passed me by. So far I can only verify the OEM quality of the 800W version, I wouldn't go advocating that unit until some more info comes in.
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20. February 2011 @ 09:48 |
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then so for now i'll go for the more trustworth TX650w
just a bit undecided with the mobo and cpu tho...
Thanks ^^
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 09:53 |
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P67A-UD3 or UD4, depending on whether or not you're going crossfire. Don't bother with Asus dirge.
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20. February 2011 @ 10:05 |
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P67A-UD3 might be the one, but i really like UD4 and higher black colored mobo~
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 10:12 |
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Well, if you're happy to pay extra for a black PCB, then go for it. There are other reasons to buy the UD4 too of course. Not sure if any affect you.
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20. February 2011 @ 10:20 |
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hahaha i don't think i'll need any extra features from UD4, UD3 is more than enough really~
and I think they stopped HX520w hey~
SEX
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Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 10:50 |
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Yeah that was discontinued ages ago.
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20. February 2011 @ 10:59 |
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just saw your pc specs...very nice setup!
and also, how is Zalman psu? the ZM500?
Edit: Its modular as well...
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 11:27 |
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20. February 2011 @ 11:43 |
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20. February 2011 @ 11:50 |
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Thanks for the input Greensman ^^
after seeing the reviews of Asus P8P67 its actually not bad, compared to the P67A-UD3
so now with you guys pro opinions, which one is the better one? that will bring the most out of the whole system?
SEX
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Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 11:57 |
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Originally posted by GTR35:
just saw your pc specs...very nice setup!
and also, how is Zalman psu? the ZM500?
Edit: Its modular as well...
I use the 850W. It's nothing like Zalman's smaller units. The ZM850-HP is an amazing unit, if a little outdated, but I can't say what the smaller units (750W and less) are like.
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20. February 2011 @ 12:04 |
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read a review on ZM500-hp...its good, silent and modular, what more can i expect?
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 12:04 |
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Originally posted by GTR35:
Thanks for the input Greensman ^^
after seeing the reviews of Asus P8P67 its actually not bad, compared to the P67A-UD3
so now with you guys pro opinions, which one is the better one? that will bring the most out of the whole system?
GTR it's about what you wanna "try". With what I read I wouldn't be "afraid" of the Asus P8P67 Deluxe model. I"m NOT a true "fanboy" of much out there. Maybe Muskin RAM and Corsair PSU's but NOT stuck on those for everything. lol.
I've owned (own) both Asus and Gigabyte mobo's and like features of both. ASUS has a "richer" OC bios than Gigabyte but from what I saw of "windwithme" OC "review" the Gigabyte mobo looks better in that arena than it ever has. ;p
From my own experience Asus and DFI have the better of the OC'ing features that I've messed with. There are some other members that might disagree with me but hey we each have our opinions.. kinda like noses... most of us have one. ;)
GOod luck to you and happy building. :D
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20. February 2011 @ 12:08 |
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Originally posted by GTR35:
read a review on ZM500-hp...its good, silent and modular, what more can i expect?
I like modular. "Cleaner" if you ask me. ;) I have one of the "smaller" Corsair units (not modular) and it does all I need it to... I don't run SLi and it's powering an older cpu so no worries about needing some Tim Allen power. lol. I would "guess" the ZM500 would FIT your needs fairly well. NOTHING wrong with the 48W single rail of the Corsair GS-600 tho!!!
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20. February 2011 @ 12:11 |
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yeah thanks greensman, will look into it, plus my friend bought the Asus board with the i5-2800 1155 and he oc it over 4GHz mark with like 1.2Xv which is pretty good tho ^^
SEX
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Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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20. February 2011 @ 12:14 |
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Originally posted by GTR35:
yeah thanks greensman, will look into it, plus my friend bought the Asus board with the i5-2800 1155 and he oc it over 4GHz mark with like 1.2Xv which is pretty good tho ^^
NP GTR35.. don't ever be afraid to start another thread. It's what the forums are for and heck if it's in the wrong section DDP is good about moving it where he wants it... ROFL
Happy building my friend. ;)
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20. February 2011 @ 12:20 |
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Asus boards usually overclock well but so do Gigabytes, and they have done for several years. The featureset isn't really an issue, though usually same-spec Asus boards cost more than their Gigabyte counterparts. The issue is quality. Asus stuff is bottom-tier build quality, whereas gigabyte stuff is usually solidly made.
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20. February 2011 @ 12:28 |
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hmm...i think what you're saying is all personal preference to what to get.
but as for now, ZM500-HP is my first choice then TX650w.
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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