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#1: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Luke, Location: Grand Rapids, MI PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:21 am
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As for the power supplies I'm looking at (Yes I plan to crowd source this whole PC.)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5222602&Sku=K450-2534
 
or

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4256917&Sku=K450-2506
 
As for the video card I'm  looking at the Nvidia 570 card with a i7 or i5.

What dose everyone think?

GOA.Luke*BK*
#2: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: mr-t,  PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:41 am
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if I remember correctly the 560 has a faster clock speeds than the 570  and it's cheaper slightly maybe worth down grade slightly and save up for the dual core graphics cards in a couple of years
#3: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: vikingtd,  PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:15 am
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When it comes to power supplies, I'm always for more is better. 1000w is probably way more than enough. But one never knows what you may add to the system down the road. :)

I'm running an i7-2600k o/c'd @ 4.9ghz with an aftermarket cooler, and a pair of GTX 570's and it's awesome.
#4: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: HeHawKilLer, Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:51 am
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As I said before...the lazer series is better then the mach 1.  I have a mach 1 and love it...it now powers my 2 gpu's, and my other PSU powers the rest.
#5: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Kulamonster, Location: PA PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:56 pm
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I personally like Antec, Thermaltake, Coolmaster and Kingwin PSUs, since they are all very well built.   (not just some wires and capacitors enclosed with aluminum foil) They are not the cheapest kids on the block but they are work horses and and will last a long time!  I am also a huge fan of the modular PSU design to cut down on extra cables and increase airflow in my cases.

My pet peeve PSU Company is Ultra Brand PSUs!!! (On my 4th return for my 500W, and had to fight tooth and nail to do each return!)

Back to PSUs....make sure you get one that packs the most punch on the +12V Rail!  More 12V rails is not as good as more AMPs on fewer rails.  Some PSUs have 6 rails but only 20-35A per rail.  Others have 2 rails with 40-80A each and some only have 1 rail with 104A, so please keep this in mind.

Hope this feedback helps!
CHEERS!!
#6: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Luke, Location: Grand Rapids, MI PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:20 pm
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OK I understand people have brands they like to use. But what about the specs on the two listed above witch are better and why?

GOA.Luke*B*
#7: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: tet, Location: Washington PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:31 pm
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I've been running this 24/7 for nearly a year with my amd quadcore and MSI R5830.
#8: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Kulamonster, Location: PA PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:00 pm
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nVidia GTX570 requires a minimum of 550W and 38A on the PSU's +12V rail(s)!

Both the PSUs you have posted above have enough WATTS, but they do not have enough juice (AMPS) on the +12V rail to optimally power the 570 card you want to put in!! The Kingwin ABT-1 only has 20-35A, and the Kingwin Lazer has 20-33A on the +12V rails.

Will both of those PSUs work with the 570?   well yeah....but you will be stressing the power supply at max graphics settings which will eventually kill the PSU.
#9: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Luke, Location: Grand Rapids, MI PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:02 pm
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What would you recommend getting?

GOA.Luke*BK*
#10: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Sabotage-NOR, Location: Norway PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:43 pm
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This is what i use http://www.corsair.com/power-supplies/professional-series-1/hx850w.html And what i will recommend.


Sabo.
#11: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Luke, Location: Grand Rapids, MI PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:07 pm
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Are there any cheaper options under $150?

GOA.Luke*BK*
#12: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: UFANS,  PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:54 pm
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Try this one, Cooler Master GX.  $70 after rebate.  750 watt with a 60a single rail.  I have never used this one but I do have a Cooler Master (module model) and have not had any problems.
#13: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: ted100, Location: bracebridge ontario canada PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:49 pm
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http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_443&item_id=027015
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_443&item_id=039479
tis is the ones that i recommaend rock solid high eficentency and will take anything u throw at even during brown out. in my opinion best waranty u cant go wrong and last one u will ever buy. take ur pick i am sure ur supplier should have them
#14: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: Luke, Location: Grand Rapids, MI PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:14 am
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This is what I love about BK. There is always someone who can help you.

GOA.Luke*BK*
#15: Re: Ok need help picking a power supply. Author: HeHawKilLer, Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:34 am
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This is the PSU to get...good quality, good waranty...PLENTY of juice... 80plus silver certified all for under $150. Don't forget also...PC P@C give you 7 year warranty...best in the biz!!

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703028
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