razor Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 title pretty much says it all. I'm building a secondary F@H PC/Linux x64 experience toy - no Windows OS, no case, no case fans, no demanding 3D apps (AFAIK). I'll probably OC the CPU to 2.5ghz, but nothing extreme. components: skt. 939 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Biostar TForce4SLI 2gb OCZ Platinum DDR-400 EVGA 7900 GS 80gb PATA HD DVD-ROM drive 1 - 120mm Yate Loon medium speed case fan for CPU Cooler I think that about covers it - will a PC Power + Cooling Silencer 310w PSU handle 24/7 SMP Folding w/those components, or should I look at something in the 400w range? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 That PSU should handle it just fine. More would be needed for a videocard, but you're not using one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 That PSU should handle it just fine. More would be needed for a videocard, but you're not using one. EVGA 7900 GS the motherboard doesn't have onboard video, so I'm using the oldest card I have. still think it'd be ok, or do I need to bump up the wattage a bit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Ah, I missed the videocard. Please excuse as I have a cold. You should still be okay with that PSU, the rig will draw about 250w under full 3d load. PCP&C rates their PSUs at a continuous wattage, so it's closer to most 400w units. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 I wouldn't even hesitate to run those components on that power supply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Yea, you're totally fine man Also, the video card is just gonna be chilling out anyways when folding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 It's awesome to see people being so reasonable with power supplies. I bet you'll have no trouble at all with that setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
road-runner Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 I am running 2 overclocked Q6600s on 350 watt Antecs. I did have another one I tried to run on a 350 antec but I guess it was an old or weak PSU and could not handle it. The other two are working fine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Looks fine to me. :thumbs-up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 awesome - thanks a ton to each of you! @ Verran - current (and forecasted) energy prices pretty much necessitate conservation at every level. the silver lining in this case is that I can use a top-tier PSU w/out breaking the bank - which is easily broken these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 @ Verran - current (and forecasted) energy prices pretty much necessitate conservation at every level. the silver lining in this case is that I can use a top-tier PSU w/out breaking the bank - which is easily broken these days Indeed. Pretty cool to be able to get into a PCP&C in any range. It's also nice that PSUs are most efficient when fully loaded. Nice little bonus for those of us who don't go overboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 It's also nice that PSUs are most efficient when fully loaded. Nice little bonus for those of us who don't go overboard To be a little picky, generally between 20% and 80% load. 100% load will be slightly less efficient. I can't find any efficiency figures on the 310W PCP&C Silencer, but I know it's not 80+ certified (which may mean it simply hasn't been submitted for testing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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