Can Antec VP500W power Reference GTX 970 with i5? or need higher wattage like FSP Hexa+ 550W?
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 Dec 27 2014, 02:44 PM
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Dec 28 2014, 04:29 PM
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Dec 27 2014, 03:52 PM) More than enough, though a higher quality unit such as Seasonic's M12II 520W is preferable. Which one to consider antec or fsp?  First time gonna build a rig. i5-4440, gtx970, 1hdd, 1ssd and 8gb ram btw, between seasonic s12ii 620W or Antec HGC 520W modular which manufactured by seasonic is better for the price since both units about the same price? |
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Dec 28 2014, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Dec 28 2014, 04:35 PM) It's hard to determine the quality of PSUs without knowing the underlying OEM. ic, will not consider Antec since they have no distributor here. Both PSUs you have mentioned above are of excellent quality, though I'm leaning the Seasonic since Antec does not have a distributor here anymore...  Another option you may want to consider: Seasonic M12II EVO 520 - RM279 This is an improved version of the M12II, and the advantage over the S12II is modular cabling, where you can remove any unused cables from the PSU for easier cable management. must be hassle for RMA etc. the price for M12II u quote from Viewnet? bcoz i cant find it in their pricelist |
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Jan 16 2015, 11:25 AM
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Antec vp500 have enough juice to power r9 290?
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Jan 16 2015, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(TristanX @ Jan 16 2015, 11:32 AM) Not recommended. That is low grade 500W PSU. 550W or better mid grade PSU recommended for R9 290. Unfortunately i already owned antec vp500.http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeo...chmarks,10.html Go for Seasonic S12 II 620W at RM299, or M12 II Evo 620W at RM359. Btw, what is the max gc for my psu from both amd and nvidia? |
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Jan 16 2015, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE(TristanX @ Jan 16 2015, 12:40 PM) GTX970 is the best you can get for that PSU. Gtx 970 need 2x6pcie slots right?But my psu only come with 1x6 pcie pin. Can i use molex to 6 pin connector? This post has been edited by Ojil: Jan 16 2015, 06:54 PM |
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Jan 19 2015, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(TristanX @ Jan 17 2015, 02:34 AM) Graphic card comes with extra molex to PCIE power adapter. i planning to change my psu in order to power R9 290 tri-X or reference cooler due to price/performance ratio for used set.here are the PSU in my mind right now : 1. FSP Hexa+ 550W (12V - 36A - 432W) 2. Cooler Master Thunder M 520W (12V - 40A - 480W) by CWT *cannot find any review 3. Gigabyte Odin Pro 550W ( 12V - 41A - 492W) by CWT which is better to power single R9 290? |
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Jan 19 2015, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(TristanX @ Jan 19 2015, 04:25 PM) Odin is 100% Japanese caps. It should be able to take more punishments from R9 290. I still recommend 600W or better for R9 290 though. then, Cooler Master Power Supply Thunder M 620W should be better choice than those psu for R9 290 right?This post has been edited by Ojil: Jan 19 2015, 04:44 PM |
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