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A quick question about PSU, for future upgrade.
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TScactusjack
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 Jul 31 2013, 12:07 AM, updated 13y ago
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this is my current spec
intel core i3 2100
CM 212+ evo
asrock H77M
2x kingston value ram 6gb (2+4)
1x WD caviar green 500gb
1x samsung spinpoint 80gb
Sapphire HD5770
im planning to buy SeaSonic 520w PSU.
next year, i want to upgrade my pc sort of like this
intel core i5 3rd gen
CM 212+ evo
asrock H77M
2x4gb 1600mhz DDR3
1x WD caviar green 500gb
1x samsung spinpoint 80gb
sapphire HD78XX
add : + SSD
+ DVD writer
my question is will my seasonic 520w support my future upgrade? or should i consider seasonic 620w? i already use PSU calculator from google searching but every time i calculate, different manufacturer like cooler master, xigmatek, asus give different total watt.
im bit confuse, hope sifu can help. thanks.
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:07 AM
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jul 31 2013, 12:52 AM) Got Seasonic S12II 520 here?  If you can get the S12II 520, it's enough. You can even power up a 7970/680 with ease, albeit I'd get a higher wattage unit.  may i know why u would get higher wattage unit? im afraid if i get higher wattage PSU will overkill my system. |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:07 AM
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QUOTE(WiLeKiyO @ Jul 31 2013, 12:53 AM) Yes, Seasonic 520W definitely more then enough. if 520w is enough then i should get this right away. thank you. |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:09 AM
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QUOTE(abidgreen93 @ Jul 31 2013, 01:01 AM) yes. i already use PSU calculator from google searching but every time i calculate, different manufacturer like cooler master, xigmatek, asus give different total watt. that why i ask here. thanks btw.  |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:12 AM
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QUOTE(meons @ Jul 31 2013, 01:09 AM) future upgrade mybe as better gpu.. @ mybe add on more gpu sli/cf later mostly happen... so as 6xx-7xx watt is good to buy ..  sli or crossfire i think is very unlikely because im student, poor.  one gc i think is enough maybe. what do you think, should i stick with 520w or 600+ watt? |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:17 AM
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QUOTE(abidgreen93 @ Jul 31 2013, 01:12 AM) Oh.. Ok. But for your buld the PSU u wanna get is enough. Whats your budget? my budget is around rm200. i've read in this forum, many people speak highly of seasonic brand. review from google also said seasonic is good. that why i want to buy. im interested with seasonic m12-ii 520. i can topup a bit to get this model. or do you have another recommendation? |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:26 AM
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jul 31 2013, 01:23 AM) For future upgrades and longevity lo... Higher wattage units allow the unit to operate at a lower load, making it last longer... Oh, read this article by me about PSUs https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2620035oh i must have overlooked this thread. will read this. thank you |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:28 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jul 31 2013, 01:24 AM) Best is just to get 1 step higher than what you think is enough.  caters for degradation and headroom for enhancements. lasts you longer by just paying a bit more. by 1 step higher, do you mean seasonic 620watt is good for me? |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 01:57 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jul 31 2013, 01:50 AM) yes. that's what I mean. 3 ways to look at things. 1. buy what you think is sufficient. 2. buy something that's 1 notch above what you think is sufficient. 3. take what you need, multiply it by 2 and buy 1 step higher. ( ok la this one not necessary la but it's one of the good rule used for buying HDD. to avoid running out of space fast) a PSU will last longer when it's at lesser load.  either one is fine but if you can, the 620w will give you better value as the higher power rating also means your usage stresses it less. that additional 60w is a lot of headroom for upgrades or overclock if some day you intend to walk that path. thank you for your advice. i really appreciated it. i will look for 600++watt psu. |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 08:21 PM
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QUOTE(k!nex @ Jul 31 2013, 01:28 PM) 520 W also enuf. The reason i dont recommend buying higher wattage units at this point is you not sure whether to have 2 GPU or not. Remember 1 thing, if lightning strike kill the PSU, you only lose RM200+. If buy higher wattage one, you lose even more. Lightning strike = no warranty due to natural disaster. Buy only what you need now. Upgrade later. yes. i also think like that at first, but i really like the idea of, like what goldfries said, higher power rating also means your usage stresses it less, even after i upgrade my pc later. with my current budget, i think there should be no prob to afford 600watt psu. if lightning strike i cannot say anything lah but let hope everything will be fine. thx for your advice btw. |
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TScactusjack
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Jul 31 2013, 08:29 PM
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QUOTE(Matrix @ Jul 31 2013, 08:24 PM) If lightning strike, your whole PC gone case liao. Just buy a surge protector for RM1xx. Cheap and safe for all your equipments. I use a CAL-LAB surge protector. I got strike like 10 times over 2 years period. No problem. currently i use belkin surge protector. been using for like 2year, i dont know if it has been strike by lightning or not. working well. right now, maybe i go for SeaSonic M12-II 620 620W 80Plus Bronze Semi Modular. good review from everybody with seasonic product. i hope i make the right choice. |
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