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Choosing The Right PSU, Discussions about power supply units.
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Jimsee
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Aug 14 2008, 04:54 PM
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i jus bought a PC with 9800GTX . i played crysis with 500 wat supply.. it tends to crash back to Windows mode.Worst, it reboot/restart itself entirely.. I updated the latest graphic drivers. I din update the game patch by the way
Am i having power supply issue here..?
Kindly pls advise ..I really love this game alot..
Here;s my spec.
Chipset :Q6600 2.4ghz, RAM :2x Kingston DDR2 KVR800 RAM Graphic Card :MSI 9800GTX (Non - Overclock) Motherboard :MSI MS7512 Platinum(CF) PSU :Cooler master-Extreme Power Plus 500 wat OS : Window XP SP3
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0168257061
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Aug 14 2008, 05:21 PM
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absolutely , the cm extreme power 500w isnt a true power psu  it reboot when load ? or even idle ?
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Jimsee
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Aug 14 2008, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE(168257061 @ Aug 14 2008, 05:21 PM) absolutely , the cm extreme power 500w isnt a true power psu  it reboot when load ? or even idle ? it happens rarely during idle... but when during loading time especially Crysis.. always crash back to windows mode or u get bluescreen i play max 30 minutes max b4 tat crash.. shud i get "700watt cool master real power psu"
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Kaellis
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Aug 14 2008, 09:59 PM
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ok, planning to buy new psu to power up Gainward 4850GS Corsair HX520watt or Corsair TX650watt(one modular and other one normal psu) planning to change into SFF in December but now still ATX both almost same price any comments which one i should choose?
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sniper69
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Aug 15 2008, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(Jimsee @ Aug 14 2008, 04:54 PM) i jus bought a PC with 9800GTX . i played crysis with 500 wat supply.. it tends to crash back to Windows mode.Worst, it reboot/restart itself entirely.. I updated the latest graphic drivers. I din update the game patch by the way
Am i having power supply issue here..?
Kindly pls advise ..I really love this game alot..
Here;s my spec.
Chipset :Q6600 2.4ghz, RAM :2x Kingston DDR2 KVR800 RAM Graphic Card :MSI 9800GTX (Non - Overclock) Motherboard :MSI MS7512 Platinum(CF) PSU :Cooler master-Extreme Power Plus 500 wat OS : Window XP SP3 easy... change this PSU to Real Power one
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Jimsee
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Aug 15 2008, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(sniper69 @ Aug 15 2008, 12:04 AM) easy... change this PSU to Real Power one  how about Cool master 700watt Real power? more than enuf .. i consider for future SLI integration.. its the PSU 700watt enuf for SLI? This post has been edited by Jimsee: Aug 15 2008, 10:08 AM
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Bobdog118
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Aug 15 2008, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(Jimsee @ Aug 15 2008, 10:02 AM) how about Cool master 700watt Real power? more than enuf .. i consider for future SLI integration.. its the PSU 700watt enuf for SLI? Try this, Infiniti 720W True Power PSU, i believe this will be enough for u
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Kataro
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Aug 15 2008, 05:53 PM
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QUOTE(Kaellis @ Aug 14 2008, 09:59 PM) ok, planning to buy new psu to power up Gainward 4850GS Corsair HX520watt or Corsair TX650watt(one modular and other one normal psu) planning to change into SFF in December but now still ATX both almost same price any comments which one i should choose? Since u will change to SSF, I think HX520 will be better as it is modular...correct me if I am wrong...
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Kataro
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Aug 16 2008, 09:08 AM
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QUOTE(akuinsan @ Aug 15 2008, 09:18 PM) if i have very very tight budget... below rm200what is the best PSU for me....Huntkey PSUor Cooler Master Extremeor ??? i think 400watt above is enough for my pc -e2140 o.c ~80% / ga-p35-ds3 / asus 8400GS -ddr2 667 / sata2 160gb / dvdrw -Fan : 1x120mm LED / 2x80mm LED Silverstone ST400 should be enuf for you edy...and the price is below RM200...ur PC spec not consume so much power actually...ST400 still can support even if u do some minor upgrade (I say minor...)
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0168257061
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Aug 16 2008, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(Bobdog118 @ Aug 15 2008, 06:50 PM) Try this, Infiniti 720W True Power PSU, i believe this will be enough for u [img]http://www.enermax.com.tw/admin/pic/20087316523917491.jpg[/img 650W pun enough la  btw , how much is that ? if > Rm600 , i suggest buy PC Power and Cooling 750W Quad Red @ Rm585 from rockrock
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Bobdog118
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Aug 16 2008, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(168257061 @ Aug 16 2008, 11:31 AM) 650W pun enough la  btw , how much is that ? if > Rm600 , i suggest buy PC Power and Cooling 750W Quad Red @ Rm585 from rockrock  If not, try this PRO82+ 625W at around RM499
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0168257061
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Aug 16 2008, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(Bobdog118 @ Aug 16 2008, 04:58 PM) If not, try this PRO82+ 625W at around RM499  highly recommended.
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Jimsee
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Aug 16 2008, 08:10 PM
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jus change to Real Power MS700 watt..
now my Crysis game is stable.. No more hanging..WUHOO
looking forward to SLI my 9800GTX once the price is drop..
Is 700 wat enuf..i heard minimum at least 750 watt,,
but my PSU specs said it can maximum output capicity 850 watts..
dun wan spend another freaking expensive PSU..
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Enclave Recruit
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Aug 16 2008, 09:57 PM
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Can an Acbel E2 Power 510 (450W) provide enough juice for a Radeon HD 4850?? It's true power if I'm not mistaken...
Need advice...
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0168257061
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Aug 16 2008, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE(Jimsee @ Aug 16 2008, 09:10 PM) jus change to Real Power MS700 watt.. now my Crysis game is stable.. No more hanging..WUHOO looking forward to SLI my 9800GTX once the price is drop.. Is 700 wat enuf..i heard minimum at least 750 watt,, but my PSU specs said it can maximum output capicity 850 watts.. dun wan spend another freaking expensive PSU.. its overkill even 600w. QUOTE(Enclave Recruit @ Aug 16 2008, 10:57 PM) Can an Acbel E2 Power 510 (450W) provide enough juice for a Radeon HD 4850?? It's true power if I'm not mistaken... Need advice... can.
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cloudstrife07
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Aug 17 2008, 11:41 AM
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guys, is silverstone strider 560W enough for this future rig of mine?
Intel C2Q / AMD Phenom (probably intel Q6600/Q9300 or Phenom 9850/9950) Motherboard Intel P45 chipset / AMD 780 Chipset RAM 2x 2G DDR2 800mhz Graphic card ATI Radeon 4850 HDD Western Digital 640GB SATA fan casing 12cm x2 Asus Lightscribe DVDRW SATA
need a quiet yet efficient PSU.
This post has been edited by cloudstrife07: Aug 17 2008, 11:44 AM
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Alex Yong
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Aug 17 2008, 02:23 PM
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New Member
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Went to lowyat yesterday, two choice of psu b4 i buy my new pc
OCZ Silencer 750w vs Corsair TX 750w
Both are good PSU, corsair priced at RM570 and OCZ at RM700
Hmmmmm which 1 which 1????
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sniper69
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Aug 17 2008, 02:58 PM
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PC Power & Cooling untuk kemenangan mutlak
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kueh karas
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Aug 18 2008, 11:58 AM
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Getting Started

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hi guys, i need an advise about the psu..
rite now i'm using Delta 670 watt psu to run quad processor, mobo, dvd player and headsink fan.. while hardisk, i just use the external.
is it enough power if i add 88 ultra in my rig.. or i need to change for higher psu watt..
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