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 Choosing The Right PSU, Discussions about power supply units.

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storm88
post Dec 25 2009, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(hAnn @ Dec 25 2009, 11:00 PM)
thx again for the list n price, but how to determine if its true power?
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all the suggested model ARE NOT true power
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post Oct 11 2010, 02:02 PM

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QUOTE(ianthow @ Oct 11 2010, 02:59 PM)
mushy,

The noise is intermediate and it is driving me crazy...  unsure.gif

The noise is like buzzing speaker, on and off bzzzzzzzz sound. I would not say it is loud but damn annoying...  blink.gif
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how loud is that? could you give some example?
We do provide RMa on it, if the buzzing sound is louder than "normal condition"

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post Oct 11 2010, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(ianthow @ Oct 11 2010, 03:06 PM)
@storm88

listen to it closely (near the back of the casing), it is like faint buzzing sound of a florescence tube at night high up in the ceiling... the buzzing is on and off. BTW, the fan is super quiet!
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okay, it's how we determine it's noise level:

CPU on the table, shutter closed.
a) Slightly / barely heard it = Fine
b) able to heard the sound from PSU, on / off, = It's normal
c) Even the speaker (if you have one on your desk) blasting sound but you still manage to heard that annoying buzzing sound = Try send it in for RMA check

CPU on floor below the table, shutter close.
a) Slightly / barely heard it = Fine
b) able to heard the sound from PSU. It's random, After two layer of filtering and you still hearing it, it MIGHT be a problematic psu
c) Speaker on but still buzzing sound clearly? No doubt, you can get a new one.

p/s: ALL RMA IS SUBJECT TO EQUIMENT TEST. STATISTIC SHOWN SOME HARDWARE WILL CAUSE THE PSU TO EMITS BUZZING SOUND.


Added on October 11, 2010, 2:14 pm
QUOTE(herojack41 @ Oct 11 2010, 03:10 PM)
if im not wrong...high quality PSU would not hav buzzing rite  unsure.gif it only occured on some low quality rite?
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Not really. The Electric buzzing sound caused by power drain in the system. I don't really understand how inside a PSU works, but the sound emitted is somehow quite random. Sometime even a high ranked Corsair psu or Seasonic PSU, they emites sound also

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post Oct 14 2010, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(ianthow @ Oct 11 2010, 03:33 PM)
@storm88,

Thanks for the heads up, will monitor the PSU further, hopefully no need to RMA. I love this PSU...  wub.gif
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no problem bro wink.gif anything if you feel really problematic, please ask your dealer to check for you:)
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post Oct 21 2010, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(leewai @ Oct 21 2010, 03:54 PM)
Guys i have a question, can seasonic m12ii 620w be used to sli gtx460? Single Gtx460 require 2 6pin connector right? This psu has 1 PCI-E 6P and 1 PCI-E 6P/8P. Is it sufficient?
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M12 ii 620 does come with 2 6+2 PCIE power.
however, based on Nvidia recommended 750watts on GTX460 SLI
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post Oct 27 2010, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(leewai @ Oct 24 2010, 01:10 AM)
Can anyone recommend a psu for sli gtx 460? Is CM silent pro M700 good for the job?
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some says CM are okay but some Cross their fingers against CM products

anyway, try seek out X750. single rail with full modular wink.gif
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post Nov 20 2010, 05:32 PM

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abit late for the reply,
as per bro satriakid's query

base on your spec, your Proc + Mobo already drawn close to 45% of the power from your PSU.

Your system will still run fine with your Zalman 400watts with HD4850, just... not recommended for long purpose
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post Nov 27 2010, 12:20 AM

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QUOTE(TechnoG @ Nov 25 2010, 08:16 PM)
Yup.
see +12V1 and +12V1?
12(V1 & V2) X 17A = 204W
204 X 2(dual rail) = 404W  tongue.gif
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for your info, all Seasonic are single rail.
The sticker shown are "virtual" dual rails.


Added on November 27, 2010, 12:21 am
QUOTE(kingkingyyk @ Nov 26 2010, 10:03 PM)
Wait, why you stay at such low power PSU.
They won't be sufficient when power hungry graphic card is used.
Get at least 450w.
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somebody maybe just using a HD5670? Thats more than enough for 400watts

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post Nov 27 2010, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(joscmh90 @ Nov 27 2010, 01:51 AM)
How do we know whether the PSU is single rail or double ?
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the clear and direct way is to remove the cover and look at their pcb


Added on November 27, 2010, 1:09 am
QUOTE(rubrubrub @ Nov 27 2010, 02:02 AM)
what psu is good for hd5870? I'm building a gaming rig and have noidea which is the best psu.
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long run for HD5870, recommended at least 600watts
try M12ii 620 seasonic would meet your requirement

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post Nov 27 2010, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(TechnoG @ Nov 27 2010, 12:50 PM)
hmm.gif didn't know about this.

anyway, any promotion for 750W this december?
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X series PSU will be given a nice solvinier together in the package
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post Nov 27 2010, 10:48 PM

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QUOTE(TechnoG @ Nov 27 2010, 09:31 PM)
solvinier = souvenir?
hais. I want to change my Xig 750W  sad.gif
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souvenir tongue.gif typo mistake biggrin.gif
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post Nov 29 2010, 08:49 AM

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QUOTE(TechnoG @ Nov 28 2010, 12:52 AM)
Wow. Mind stating what kind of souvenir?  tongue.gif


Added on November 27, 2010, 11:53 pm
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sad.gif doesn't look like one.
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56k Warning! tongue.gif
btw, i think this is Gigabyte Superb series. it's a native 400watts psu
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post Dec 10 2010, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(sk1llz @ Dec 10 2010, 08:38 AM)
hi guys..

my friend just bought new rig yesterday for multimedia purposes..

specs as below:

Gigabyte S-series MA74GMT-S2
AMD Phenom II X2 550 3.1Ghz
ATI Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR3
4GB Kingston DDR3 RAM
WD Cavier 500GB
DVD Combo

He is now using Foxconn HH-500EATA, True 400W.
The system seems to be running fine. However, he wonder whether or not he should upgrade the PSU to 500W.

What do u guys think? 400W is ok?
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the rig run fine with 400watts true power.
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post Dec 17 2010, 10:46 AM

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post Dec 17 2010, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(TechnoG @ Dec 17 2010, 12:17 PM)
what about X series line of PSU? when will have discount  tongue.gif
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X series will free some nice polo shirt. I bet you'll like it.
but stock havent arrive
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post Jan 18 2011, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(lost123 @ Jan 15 2011, 11:50 PM)
So im guessing coz its seasonic inside, it would be recommended? but i read that it didnt pass the 80+ test.. but still would it still be recommended? coz if it is, then ill plan to get this.. coz its probably the only one thats in my budget range for a PSU.
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recommend you get Seasonic instead,
proven brand and quality wink.gif
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post Feb 8 2011, 10:23 AM

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Seasonic X series slightly went down abit smile.gif
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post Feb 22 2011, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(TristanX @ Feb 21 2011, 11:25 PM)
Usually it has something to do with your house. Try changing the wall socket.
GTX460 needs only 450W. You got 50W to OC. smile.gif
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500watts PSU doesn't provide it's power like this. 500watts is a TOTAL WATTAGE generated by a psu.

+12V generated by a 500watt psu is normally around 380Watts, peak 430watts
If your GC and spec need 450w of raw power out from +12V, then the psu is out
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post Apr 21 2011, 09:54 PM

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QUOTE(Blackscreamerz @ Apr 21 2011, 10:36 PM)
which major hardware energy comsumption should we include into the total calculation before selecting the correct PSU?


Added on April 21, 2011, 9:36 pmwhich major hardware energy comsumption should we include into the total calculation before selecting the correct PSU?
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major hardware power consumption always need to inclusive of :
CPU + MOTHERBOARD + VGA CARD
the 3 main things that suck power most
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post May 10 2011, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(CannedPenguins @ May 5 2011, 06:52 AM)
Good modular psu @ ~RM200, not that I can see.  You've been spoiled with the Odin GT @ RM169, just be aware that it's not common to see something like that go for that kinda price.  You'll have to see what's available locally to you and decide based on what you can buy there, unless you're willing to buy online.
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this model has been in the market for the 4th year. And indeed it is a very old product
at price of RM169, no doubt it is a clearance stock price

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