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 A quick question about PSU, for future upgrade.

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chocobo7779
post Jul 31 2013, 12:52 AM

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QUOTE(cactusjack @ Jul 31 2013, 12:07 AM)
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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Got Seasonic S12II 520 here? hmm.gif
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. tongue.gif
chocobo7779
post Jul 31 2013, 01:22 AM

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QUOTE(cactusjack @ Jul 31 2013, 01:07 AM)
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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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/2620035
chocobo7779
post Jul 31 2013, 01:23 AM

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QUOTE(cactusjack @ Jul 31 2013, 01:07 AM)
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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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/2620035
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