Full Version: Anyone tried NorthQ power supplies?
I got a 400 watt version and its BEAUTIFUL inside. Il be using it in my next build and just wondering if anyone had used one before.
Mark,
I hope your new power supply doesn't disappoint you. I don't have any first hand knowledge of that particular power supply, but I can tell you that it is woefully under powered if you plan on using it with the hardware in your sig.
For the Expert board, a couple of hdd's and even a single high performance video card you should be looking at PSU's in the 500-600W range. When you start talking SLi you need to be looking in the 600-750W range, and you should be looking at high quality units recommended by users here at the Street.
There is a whole thread here dedicated to recommended power supplies. Please have a read if you haven't done so already.
Good luck.
I hope your new power supply doesn't disappoint you. I don't have any first hand knowledge of that particular power supply, but I can tell you that it is woefully under powered if you plan on using it with the hardware in your sig.
For the Expert board, a couple of hdd's and even a single high performance video card you should be looking at PSU's in the 500-600W range. When you start talking SLi you need to be looking in the 600-750W range, and you should be looking at high quality units recommended by users here at the Street.
There is a whole thread here dedicated to recommended power supplies. Please have a read if you haven't done so already.
Good luck.
Thanks for the advice. But I had to go with a Biostar Tforce 570 and FX-62.
I however used my Silverstone 400 with my first Expert build (for several years) and had zero problems. I imagine its because I am very careful to not overload my Power supplies.
Notice I use Laptop Hdds and DVDs, buth use MUCH less power than reg versions. Also I use 7600/8600GTS for GPUs, they require MUCH less power than throwing in a 8800.
I do agree if you are going to force the mobo to its limits or use X19xx or 8800 cards a more powerful PS is required.
One thing about this PS is it is BEAUTIFULLY built, the circuit board is actually slotted (vented) but its definitely not for 8800GTXs in SLI :eek:
(thanks for reminding me, I reset my sig)
I however used my Silverstone 400 with my first Expert build (for several years) and had zero problems. I imagine its because I am very careful to not overload my Power supplies.
Notice I use Laptop Hdds and DVDs, buth use MUCH less power than reg versions. Also I use 7600/8600GTS for GPUs, they require MUCH less power than throwing in a 8800.
I do agree if you are going to force the mobo to its limits or use X19xx or 8800 cards a more powerful PS is required.
One thing about this PS is it is BEAUTIFULLY built, the circuit board is actually slotted (vented) but its definitely not for 8800GTXs in SLI :eek:
(thanks for reminding me, I reset my sig)
Your new sig. makes a lot more sense 
Good luck with your new rig.
Cheers.
p.s. I love Reno. One of my favorite places to visit and have several friends there!
Good luck with your new rig.
Cheers.
p.s. I love Reno. One of my favorite places to visit and have several friends there!
and if you believe that. I got some year round tickets for wale hunts for sale 
Well I believe that even though your SilverStone PSU wasn't a high power one, it was a good one. Theoretically you could buy an expensive 400W PSU and have it perform better than a cheap 600W PSU. I am not saying go spend $150 on a 400W unit, you should get something stronger than that, but that's probably the reason you were able to get away with it.
Its a good life lesson as well, Quality over Quantity...(says the 400 lb man, lol)
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