Mr Anonymous Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Hi all, Currently my system specs are:- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 2.66Ghz (stock) Corsair 2 x 2GB DDR2 RAM Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L MOBO 512MB Radeon HD 4850 Pioneer DVD-RW drive 1 120mm case fan 640GB WD HDD 22" LCD Screen Antec TruePower II 550W PSU Basically my goal is to play at 1680x1050 resolution which is native to the 22" screen, preferably with AA. I'm considering on upgrading the PSU (and video card - probably GeForce GTX 275) and want my PSU to also be "future proof" and be able to handle the next generation of DirectX 11 cards that will come in the near future. For this, I'm thinking about a good 850W PSU, and just wondering if you guys think that 850W will be enough for any single gpu configuration now or in the future. The PSU's I was thinking about are the Corsair HX850 and Antec SG-850. These 2 PSU's seem to come highly recommended...just wondering, given my current config (with the addition of one more HDD soon) will 850W do the trick? and what you guys think about these 2 particular brands/models of PSU? Thanks heaps for any advice and recommendations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 well that antec 550w is more than enough for your system+GTX 275, so obviously 850W will be enough for any single gpu config. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I'd stay with the Antec until you need more, which is not the case yet. 550W will be fine for that rig and a GTX275! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anonymous Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) hey guys, thanks for the replies. I was actually also considering the upgrade because the TPII 550W unit is already 3.5 years old. I purchased it way back in January 2006 with my previous system and carried it over to the new one which I got in July 2008. I figured, it might be getting a little old after such a long time. Personally, I'm not sure what kind of damages could be caused to system components if a PSU was to die - hopefully it wouldn't take anything with it. When I do go with one of the 850W units, I was leaning towards antec because the SG-850 unit is about 17 dollars cheaper, similar performance to HX850, plus my experience with the TPII 550W unit has been very good. Edited July 28, 2009 by Mr Anonymous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Actually, after doing some quick research, you should get neither the Corsair nor the Antec! Check these out: Silverstone ST85EF 850W - 160$ Seasonic M12D SS-850W - 180$ Corsair TX850W - 140$ If you have the money, the Seasonic is the obvious choice, great PSU! The TX850W Corsair is also very good, I have the 750W version. But really, with a modular Seasonic at a price that is at least 60$ less than the Antec SG-850W, that really is a no-brainer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817171032 the modular version is $20 more but only 80+ rather then 80+ Silver certified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Personally, a Coolermaster PSU wouldn't go near my rig! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 And why is that? My 1250w Coolermaster PSU is awesome =/ And my friend has used their psu's exclusively for a few years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Well yea, they're also well reviewed, but only their higher wattage units are any good. In that power and price bracket, I'd know of 5 alternatives I'd rather choose than a Coolermaster, e.g. Antec, PCP&C, OCZ, Seasonic, Silverstone, Corsair, Be Quiet! etcetera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 He's just being a snob. Anyway, as to the OP, if you were insistent on getting something as big as 850W (which should certainly handle any single graphics card for a good while), then the two you were looking at are indeed very good choices. King also brings up some more, of which I would say the Seasonic is of comparable quality. If I was buying today then I would happily take any one of those three and at current newegg prices the Seasonic would probably get my money: MD12 SS-850 - $179.99 (+ $30 mail in rebate) HX850 - $194.99 SG850 - $229.99 You could pick any of them simply out of personal preference though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 The mushkin xp-800 is one of the better PSUs on the market as far as DC quality goes. The reviewers here use it exclusively in all of their test beds and it's got a pretty attractive price at $119 with free shipping directly from mushkin. I would definitely consider that one. The review is here: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/mu...n_xp800ap_800w/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anonymous Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks all once again The SeaSonic definately looks like an interesting choice. PSU's have definately changed since I got the TPII-550W. Back in January 2006 this was a very high-end PSU that I got, along with (at the time) a powerful 256MB 7800GTX and AMD X2 4200+ CPU Sorry for the total noob question here, but just want to confirm, with all this modular stuff in regards to PSU with the below image for example:- Any of the first 4 connectors (6 pin) from the left of the above image are for the PATA(Molex cable) and SATA cable connections, while of course the 2 on the right are for the 6 + 2 pin PCI-E cable connections? From what I've noticed this kinda seems to be the standard for the newer modular PSU's, although for some like Antec SG-850 they colour code the PCI-E connectors with a "red" color, while all the PATA/SATA ones are black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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