omg... sticking to 500W PSU d... hahaha.... anyway thanks

thanks magna.
Anyone knows any place to test PSUs before you buy them, really traumatized by my current PSU's noise.

wanna ask...how to monitor psu fans??......

Use EVEREST...

Another test in the Lab.
Power Source: AC True Power Source 230V AC 50Hz

Subject w/o Monitor
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1. Gigabyte EP35 DS3
2. C2D E7400 @ 3.8GHz 1.2175V
3. 9800GTX+
4. Gigabyte superb 550 (450W rated)
+3.3V (22A), +5V (25A), +12V1 (18A), +12V2 (18A), -12V (0.5A), +5Vsb (2.5A)
5. Intel Burn Test + Furmark


Idle CPU+GPU Load





Full CPU Load, Idle GPU Load





Full CPU + GPU Load



so i guess the 450-550PSU is the max this PSU can handle? i never encounter any stability problem though

This post has been edited by eddyann: Oct 26 2009, 12:03 PM

Ok, I gave made amendments from my previous i5 computer.
Thinking abt PSU...
Specs
i5 750 [aiming for 3.2 GHZ OC] [OPTION 1]
2*2 GB DDR 3 Kingston 1333
Gigabyte-p55m-ud2 [waiting for this cheap mobo to release] (CHANGE TO GA-P55A-UD4 for sata usb 3.0)
ATI HD 5850 NO CF FOREVER (CHANGE TO HD 5770)
2 HD [1 SATA 7200 500 GB, 1 IDE 80 GB Maxtor]
1 DVD Burner optical
1 ext HD (LATER ON)

Previously somebody recomended me the Silverstone ST56F that was when I choose HD 5850. But now since I have changed the graphic card to a cheaper, more power efficient model and reviews say HD 5770 is as power efficient as 8800GT at Furmark stress...

PROOF: http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3658&p=13

So, will the Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 500W work WELL then? OR should I get a different PSU? or can I go cheaper?

Budget: PLEASE NO MORE THAN RM 300! Try to hit the RM 180-250 section.

PS: I won't upgrade the comp other than the RAM and I WANT THIS PSU TO LAST!

st56f shud do...

hey guys
i have cm extreme 550w
and i plug in my gigabyte gtx260, the computer wont turn on
is it psu problems?
coz when i sue back my old 7200gs gc, it can

mind to tel us ur computer spec? thats the best way to find out

i am going to hunt for a psu tomorow,anyway i want to ask for a mid-range psu to power my specs:
core 2 duo e6600 @ default speed
2 gb 667 mhz ram
nvidia 250 gts
and i only have 1 250 gb hdd
and a samsung writemaster.

so what psu do you recommend within the rm300 budget

Xigmatek 500W Power Supply for around RM220. It's 80 plus certified to boot. Damn good value IMO.

ok great tip.
another thing,so if i decide to upgrade to a q6600 in the near future,will that psu still be able to power my rig??

Shouldn't be a problem.

thanks for the tips man,tomorow i am heading to landmark mall to find that psu.and a q6600

My PSU have buzzing sound problem..very annoying..bought a few weeks a go..it's normal or not??

Vantec Ion2+ 700W

erm can 400 watt power supply like cm 390 , acbel 380 - support HD4770 gc?

This post has been edited by customer2: Nov 14 2009, 04:41 PM

hello guysi. im in the middle of upgrading my system and now im in the stage of finding a good psu. i am not a hardcore gamer, i dont even have any pc games installed, except that i plan to install one or two games such as PES2010 or any racing game in the future. currently, i have the 9400gt gpu since im not into gaming and i use my pc to upload/download stuff and run my pc 24/7 non-stop other than watch hd movies and tv shows.

i have a budget of about rm300 for my upcoming psu. i have cm extreme in mind but since its short warranty and fairly 50-50 review, i might need to look for other brands. vantec ion2+ modular came into my mind but a friend of mine suggested corsairs tx650w. his reason was that the particular model has a 5 years warranty and a single rail +12v to provide strong, stable power to the system. read a review about it, sounds logical and good but the price is wallet-eating.

can you guys recommend my a few brands of psu with wattage of about 500w to 600w with ample warranty time, lets say 5 years to power my 24/7 rig? maybe i should go for below 500w but im planning to add maybe another hdd or two with some cooling fans and up my gpu next year.

thanks alot.

i think Xigmatek 500W Power Supply is more than enough for you, its true power and 80+ efficiency PSU, in about RM220-230 only

Corsair is a good either but i think its not necessary, since your GC didnt consume much power, why Xigmatek? bang for the buck, and most importantly it suit your budget, but i'm not sure about the warranty, might be 3 years only

Hello everyone~

This is my planning rig
Athlon II 250
MSI 770 C45
Kingston KVR DDR3 1333 2GB
Seagate 500GB 7200 RPM
SAPPHIRE HD4670 512DDR4

I would like to know that which PSU can support this rig? I heard that if PSU noob , when play full load game will auto restart . So right now in my list i consider PowerLogic Futura 220 Casing bundle PSU as this is the cheapest with casing . Any suggestion/advice?

Thanks for your time

Those are pretty low profile components. Any PSU above 300W should be able to support it. But for peace of mind, stick with notable brands. Cooler Master's Extreme 390W PSU is good if you are on a tight budget. Else you could consider either Vantec or Xigmatek. Getting a 500W PSU means you wont have to change it when you are upgrading or adding components.