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 Best PSU For Overclocker V2, Which One Is The Best? ^^

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post Nov 21 2007, 06:51 PM

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Is there any PSU with non active PFC but can do great in overclocking..?

Just to mention mushkin with no PFC,can it go for overclicking..?
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post Jan 4 2008, 02:06 AM

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What about the Enermax Liberty 400Watt.
Can i support:

-OCed 3800X2
-HD3870
-1 HDD
-1 DVD

-TQ-
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post Jan 4 2008, 11:56 PM

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1-I read in some articles said look for at least 18A for the 12V. What will happen if using below 18A?

2-Cant any1 tell me how to recognize the power supply pure power of not.

-TQ-
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post Jan 5 2008, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(sjn hassan @ Jan 5 2008, 12:56 AM)
< 18A = not enough power to juice the current hardware and peripherals.bigger = better
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QUOTE(clawhammer @ Jan 5 2008, 01:00 AM)
18A on the 12V probably exists in dual or quad 12V rail PSU's. If you look at the overall total, it should be sufficient.
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ermm,two different opinions.
Mine to describe more details.
I tried doing some google but hard to find the answers.
So,in terms of using a lots of latest high end OR mid range hardwares 18A is sufficient rite?
As i can see,a lots of osu thats use above 18A on the 12V rails,the price range is quite high.

Oh ya,i saw this Acbel E2 510.Rm 2++.
The cons is,its not Active PFC. I am not sure whether its passive PFC or not.
So does this psu recommended to run a OC system that needs roughly 500Watt power?
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post Jan 17 2008, 11:13 AM

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Ha guys,i saw a new gigabyte power supply.Its not the odin model.
Its stated as 500Watt and NON-PFC.
RM220.

So any of you guys know about this psu d? mine to share the experience?

I tried to google,but forget the model name. doh.gif
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post Jan 19 2008, 02:49 AM

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Is getting a 550Watt PSU with NON-PFC is recommended for overclocking? Is it really important to get a PSU with Active PFC?
-TQ-
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post Jan 20 2008, 03:19 AM

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QUOTE(lohwenli @ Jan 19 2008, 09:04 AM)
APFC is not important unless you're using a UPS or your area's AC power fluctuates (which in that case, you should be getting a UPS anyway). A side bonus is that APFC psu usually have better power efficiency as well (do not confuse with power factor). Otherwise, APFC is not important, just count it as a bonus feature.
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Thanx bro.
So there will be no hesitate for me to take a 500 to 550 watt w/o Active PFC. brows.gif
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post Jan 20 2008, 10:22 PM

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QUOTE(OC4/3 @ Jan 20 2008, 10:19 PM)
Silverstone Strider 400W PSU but whole LYP no stock.
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Is this psu wayy better than those enermax FMAII 460W?
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post Jan 20 2008, 11:19 PM

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QUOTE(a1098113 @ Jan 20 2008, 10:45 PM)
@ocz
Hmm i dont think you can compare it that way. FMA 2 are pretty neat psus.
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Thanx bro. smile.gif
I am still wondering about the ST400.
Can it support a X2 3800 3.3Ghz,1X DVD-RW,1X HDD,1X HD3870.

I still dont have any psu ATM.
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post Jan 20 2008, 11:31 PM

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QUOTE(a1098113 @ Jan 20 2008, 11:25 PM)
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i have used my St400 for ocing my proc to 3.44GHz and my ram to 1150Mhz. So i have no doubt that it can handle your system, Though i am concerned about your HG3870, this is where you have to consider the 12V rails.

I would suggest FMA2 535W, if you can afford it or the ST56F, Fma2 might do the job well. Hmm but st400 i am not too sure man. This is solely up to the railings and what your HD3870 needs .

I would suggest you to google, POwer supply calculator and go to xtremepsucalc. Get the power rating and come back here after that
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Well,thank bro.
Let me check by calculating the power consumptions 1st.
Whats the approximately power for the 12V rails.
Thanx bro.
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post Jan 21 2008, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(sniper69 @ Jan 21 2008, 12:16 AM)
for +12V Rail, it is highly recommended that you get at least 30A either single or combine +12V Rail icon_idea.gif
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Whats the minimum 12V rails need for the HD3870?

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post Jan 21 2008, 08:31 PM

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QUOTE(sniper69 @ Jan 21 2008, 08:27 PM)
told you le... at least 30A on single¹ or total combined²

¹ : applied single rail PSU
² : applied on multi-rail design PSU
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Wow.I dont think that the Acbel E2 510W can support HD3870 as the 12V rails only 18A. sweat.gif
Thats the psu i can get ATM.
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post Jan 22 2008, 01:44 AM

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QUOTE(lichyetan @ Jan 22 2008, 12:33 AM)
for ur information, E2 510W are dual rail 18A, which means it can support 3870...  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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Thanx man for the clarifications.
I am new at this power supply stuffs. smile.gif
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post Jan 22 2008, 12:40 PM

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QUOTE(clawhammer @ Jan 22 2008, 11:32 AM)
ocz, you might want to address your PSU questions in ocforums, xtremesystems, etc. People there would give you a better idea of what it is about smile.gif
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Hi bro.The place u mentioned is too high for me. smile.gif
Well some of my question are answered here.Thank you for the help.

My thing is,i don't really intend to get those expensive PSU like zeus,gamextream,pc & c,etc where else an acbel or enermax liberty 500W will do to work my pc runs smoothly. smile.gif
Thats why i really want to know how far can a mid-range power supply go.
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post Jan 22 2008, 06:42 PM

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QUOTE(sniper69 @ Jan 22 2008, 03:09 PM)
doh.gif what do you how far can a mid-range power supply go... tongue.gif, if you meant mid-range @RM300~RM400 price range then i might suggest Gigabyte Odin series 550 to name a few, Silverstone ST56F for example...
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I think ill go for the Enermax Tomahawk 500W,Enermax Liberty 500W,ST560F,<---- all this range from RM300 Above.
As long as its below Rm350. wink.gif
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post Jan 23 2008, 12:07 AM

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QUOTE(a1098113 @ Jan 22 2008, 10:37 PM)
@ocz
personal preference, Enermax FMA2 535W. Awesome PSU.
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Nice choice.I used it one.That time the price was RM475. sweat.gif
But i didn't know much about it.I sell it to get the OCZ modstream.Well,after need money.Isold my OCZ and get the Acbel E2 470W.
Now,thinking of to get a long last PSU that will never turn me down.

QUOTE(clawhammer @ Jan 22 2008, 11:54 PM)
I think you should consider modular PSU's these days.
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Thats a good idea.There few cheap modular psu that can be considered.For example the Mushkin 550W series and the I-Cute 600W series.Price ranging from RM330 to RM 370.
Well,thats a really hard choice.

I got a few 2nd hand offer in hand here :

A-Silverstone ST650ZF RM400
B-Enermax Liberty 500W RM300
C-Mushkin 550W RM280

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post Jan 23 2008, 12:26 AM

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QUOTE(a1098113 @ Jan 23 2008, 12:09 AM)
@ocz

A-Silverstone ST650ZF RM400 lol u serious man? thats damn low for second hand.... also the psu is server grade laugh.gif
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Yup.I am really2 sure.Even when i said its kind of out of my budget,he said offer him.Well,i think he gave me a cheap price is due to i sold him my Gigabyte GA590SLI S5 only RM180. brows.gif

But the poor thing about the psu is,used 1yr and non-modular.
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post Jan 23 2008, 12:58 AM

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QUOTE(clawhammer @ Jan 23 2008, 12:27 AM)
You can get a new Gigabyte Odin for less than RM400.
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Yup.Stated.Its one of my choice.The price is around RM365. thumbup.gif
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post Jan 23 2008, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(OC4/3 @ Jan 23 2008, 01:03 AM)
For sub 400,my pick is Corsair VX450W.Solid and cheap.12v with 33A icon_idea.gif
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The psu is Non-Modular rite??
R u using it for 24/7?
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post Jan 23 2008, 01:23 AM

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QUOTE(a1098113 @ Jan 23 2008, 01:16 AM)
@ocz
me me me, wanna say enermax fma2 535W at rm350-360 i think.
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Thank you again bro.You help me a lot in this power supply things.But i don't think i will use the FMAII again.
Want to try other brand which is good as the FMAII. notworthy.gif

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