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Jimsee

Aug 18 2008, 12:21 PM

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[quote=168257061,Aug 16 2008, 11:48 PM]
its overkill even 600w.

So the answer is "good to go"?

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soundsyst64

Aug 18 2008, 12:28 PM

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I'm planning to buy the complete set of comp soon, but need psu recommendation.

Intel E8400
Gigabyte EP45-DS3R
4GB DDR2-800
Radeon 4850
2 SATA hard disk
1 optical drive

does gigabyte odin pro 550W modular considered enough? Not planning to do Crossfire or OC. Just normal work and gaming. Thanks

chickenducksoup

Aug 19 2008, 01:12 AM

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Vantec ION2+ 500w true power
Gigabyte Superb 550
acbel E2 510W

which 1 is better?

Hoodlums

Aug 19 2008, 03:26 PM

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FSP Everest 600W Modular is OK or not?

0168257061

Aug 19 2008, 05:26 PM

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QUOTE(soundsyst64 @ Aug 18 2008, 01:28 PM)

I'm planning to buy the complete set of comp soon, but need psu recommendation.

Intel E8400
Gigabyte EP45-DS3R
4GB DDR2-800
Radeon 4850
2 SATA hard disk
1 optical drive

does gigabyte odin pro 550W modular considered enough? Not planning to do Crossfire or OC. Just normal work and gaming. Thanks

yes yes. no problem

Added on August 19, 2008, 5:26 pm

QUOTE(soundsyst64 @ Aug 18 2008, 01:28 PM)

I'm planning to buy the complete set of comp soon, but need psu recommendation.

Intel E8400
Gigabyte EP45-DS3R
4GB DDR2-800
Radeon 4850
2 SATA hard disk
1 optical drive

does gigabyte odin pro 550W modular considered enough? Not planning to do Crossfire or OC. Just normal work and gaming. Thanks

yes yes. no problem

This post has been edited by 168257061: Aug 19 2008, 05:26 PM

RegentCid

Aug 19 2008, 05:27 PM

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QUOTE(soundsyst64 @ Aug 18 2008, 11:28 AM)

I'm planning to buy the complete set of comp soon, but need psu recommendation.

Intel E8400
Gigabyte EP45-DS3R
4GB DDR2-800
Radeon 4850
2 SATA hard disk
1 optical drive

does gigabyte odin pro 550W modular considered enough? Not planning to do Crossfire or OC. Just normal work and gaming. Thanks

This Gigabyte Odin Pro 550W 100% can runs your ATI4850 perfect. Don't Worry

QUOTE(chickenducksoup @ Aug 19 2008, 12:12 AM)

Vantec ION2+ 500w true power
Gigabyte Superb 550
acbel E2 510W

which 1 is better?

At the Box you see the Efficiency % Who got the Highest. Those got 80% above is True Power PSU and very good

skylinegtr34rule4life

Aug 22 2008, 09:51 PM

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what's the difference between gigabyte odin pro series and gigabyte odin GT series?i assume GT is more true power than pro. am i right?

0168257061

Aug 22 2008, 11:38 PM

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QUOTE(skylinegtr34rule4life @ Aug 22 2008, 10:51 PM)

what's the difference between gigabyte odin pro series and gigabyte odin GT series?i assume GT is more true power than pro. am i right?

nope.

GT ada software control , Pro dun have.

I rather go with Pro even I using GT

you wont use the software all the time.

enson

Aug 23 2008, 06:00 PM

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hey guys...i now using silverstone sst-st405 psu..400w...can i use 6 pin pcie connector to connect to my 8800gts r?

the 8800gts gives a long super beep sound when i on the power...

advice needed

dafreak

Aug 25 2008, 03:55 PM

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Hunkey psu..is it stable in the long run? i read somewhere in LYN someone saying it is not stable after a few months

owikh84

Aug 29 2008, 09:04 PM

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QUOTE(dafreak @ Aug 25 2008, 03:55 PM)

Hunkey psu..is it stable in the long run? i read somewhere in LYN someone saying it is not stable after a few months

Didn't notice it so far so good, hv been using this psu since few months ago. Good price for budget user

ne0cz

Sep 3 2008, 05:36 PM

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Intel E8400
Gainward HD4850 GS
Biostar I45
1 320GB HDD SATA2
2 DVDRW drives
Sunbeamtech CoreContact Freezer

Pls recommend a PSU. I want to OC. The above is the crap that is going to be powered by the PSU. Reply here: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=780361&st Maximum budget is RM400. Thanks.

0168257061

Sep 3 2008, 07:16 PM

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QUOTE(ne0cz @ Sep 3 2008, 06:36 PM)

Intel E8400
Gainward HD4850 GS
Biostar I45
1 320GB HDD SATA2
2 DVDRW drives
Sunbeamtech CoreContact Freezer

Pls recommend a PSU. I want to OC. The above is the crap that is going to be powered by the PSU. Reply here: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=780361&st Maximum budget is RM400. Thanks.

Rm320 go with Silver Stone ST56F.

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Sep 4 2008, 10:15 AM

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GPU support list table for SilverStone products

PSU listing

em0ti0n

Sep 4 2008, 01:24 PM

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Processor: Intel C2D E8400
Mobo: Biostar TPower I45
Ram: Crucial Ballistix Tracer (2GB)
GC: HIS HD4870 512MB GDDR5
HDD: WD500GB (sata)
DVD: LG 20x (sata)
Cpu cooler: Hyper 212
Add. Fan: 2 or 3 (120mm)
Case: CM690
*And wanna OC*

And there goes the question, how much Watt do i need for this rig?
Please reccomend me the good one with price. Thanks.

This post has been edited by em0ti0n: Sep 4 2008, 01:25 PM

0168257061

Sep 4 2008, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(em0ti0n @ Sep 4 2008, 02:24 PM)

Processor: Intel C2D E8400
Mobo: Biostar TPower I45
Ram: Crucial Ballistix Tracer (2GB)
GC: HIS HD4870 512MB GDDR5
HDD: WD500GB (sata)
DVD: LG 20x (sata)
Cpu cooler: Hyper 212
Add. Fan: 2 or 3 (120mm)
Case: CM690
*And wanna OC*

And there goes the question, how much Watt do i need for this rig?
Please reccomend me the good one with price. Thanks.

ST56F