kris23

hey guys....

many of you remember that i had bought a 750w PC Power and Cooling PSU since my old PSU couldnt cut it anymore.....

anyways..... since i plan to get a 5870X2 when it launches, i found out i need a 1000W+ PSU to run two of those together..... if i ever actually do that... anyway....


my question, whats a good 1000W+ PSU that can be had for around $200-250?

before, i thought to get the PC Power and Cooling 910w PSU but the price on that skyrocketed since i last saw it....

im thinking the Corsair 1000HX but im wondering if there are any other good deals out there right now that any other DHers have come across....

preferrably single or Dual rail at most....

thanks guys....

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But probably best with Corsair.

craig5320

Stu typed out each one of those, that's how serious he is.

I'd go for Corsair too, I have a TX850W and it's great.

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ASUS UK

I can only echo Stu's words...

Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair.....

Ok, so that'd take me a while, but definitely Corsair.

OldBuzzard

Come on Kris...you KNEW that the answer was CORSAIR

Seriously, though, you might do a bit more research. It's looking like the 5xxx's are using a bit less power that the 4xxxs.

Plus, an X2 won't use as much power as 2 cards in Crossfire.

The Corsair 850HX may well be enough to power your new setup, unless you think that you may go to a pair of 5870 X2s in crossfire in the future.

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mkk

As long as your current powersupply is nice enough when it comes to other aspects like noise and efficiency, consider staying with it. A single 5870X2 will be good enough, seriously. That or a Corsair.

kris23

lol 2 admins.... a special member and 2 long time DHers all recommend Corsair......

Corsair it is!

ill buy the 1000HX once my friend gives me the OK to build his system (750w PSU is going there)

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Chaos

I wasnt even gonna reply for that very reason. CORSAIR all the way Kris. I am running a 4870X2 and have a single 4870 coming this week so I will let you know how the HX850 hold up

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Bolletje

CX400 FTW!!

Coolermaster also has some nice ones.

Judas

i'm still having issue with my Corsair 1000HX..... the power regulation on it is terrible... i have to send it back... it's just not stable at all... i get lower overclocks.... occasional blue screens even at stock values..

Slap in my OCZ StealthXtreme 600watt and everything runs smooth as silk and i can run stable at high overclocks...

I shoulda clued in the first time i fired up the machine with the corsair and saw a blue screen after going a number of months without a hitch.

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Judas

Coolermaster's higher end PSU's i've never had an issue with..

even when the lower end 500watt Extreme power psu's with fans that have seized (i've had 3 of them out of countless).... have continued to run stable while quite warm..... very impressed with them...

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CitySlicker

I read this card is a 376W so an 850W psu should do nicely for two cards

Judas

imo.. generally i never like the idea of running a PSU at near or even with 10% of peak sustained output..

generally i like to have 25-35% buffer..


My OCZ 600watt stealth extreme was 100% loaded though.... never once overloaded

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kris23

yea..... but thats really pushing it...... id rather keep the system at less than 100% of the PSU output.... its just more efficient and will help it last longer

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DJ BIG T

what he said hands down..

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DJ BIG T

what he said hands down..

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CitySlicker

All fine with me, guys, just tried to save you money

Btw, what's the hype with Corsair?
Running it myself but would use any other major brand as well.

kris23

well..... basically...

when corsair first went into making PSUs, the models reviewed were incredible for the price.... having incredibly high efficacy and performance that was well over-spec....

the latest example of this is the 1000HX PSU reaching 1200w load in the DH review

they still do that, and at VERY low price points...... for premium PSUs anyway...

one of their OEMs.... Seasonic is pretty much legendary in terms of quality and performance.... just look at the XFX Black edition PSU, its a Seasonic PSU that performs incredibly..

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Judas

just hope you don't get a faulty one o.O

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kris23

haha yea judas... im hoping i wont get a faulty one.....

im sure i wont.... if i do i can easily return it as all warehouses are in california

amazon and newegg are in CA.....

as if by some miracle though.... amazon doesnt charge taxes or shipping from their warehouses

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SeraphicSorcerer

Stu means bsns.

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Veridian3

I know the figures for faults/returns on the Corsair PSUs... you were VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY unlucky to get a dodgy one.

Get it back to them asap and I am sure the replacement will be fine.

OldBuzzard

Ruh RO Kris...

Another one to consider now

Newegg.com - CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-950TX 950W ATX12V v2.2/EPS12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Looking at the sticker...78A on the +12v!

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ASUS UK

Also, I've never had any problems with OCZ PSU's - Running a StealthXStream 600w at the moment, it's grand. =)

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kris23

thats REALLY tempting.... its also real cheap.......

i dunno.... i want excess power and modular cables but that thing fits my needs for a good chunk less.......

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kris23

aww God i think ill just get that one.....

Amazon.com: Corsair CMPSU-950TX 950-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel Core i7 and Core i5: Electronics

Amazon.com: Corsair CMPSU-1000HX 1000-Watt HX Professional Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply compatible with Core i7 and Core i5: Electronics

look at the price difference!

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BlueMak

I have this BFG Tech ES SERIES ES-800 800W I won from a DH competition. I was planning on using it on a new system, but there is no way I will build a new system for at least another year or two, so, if you want you can have it for a good price (make me a non crazy offer and I will probably say yes).
I can ask perhaps tomorrow how much it would cost to send it to you by post, but from a quick check they would want about 30 euros. Oh yes, it has never been opened, still in the original box and packaging.

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Judas

i love the modular cables on the psu's..

just whatever you do..... a Coolermaster Cosmos case + Corsair 1000HX is NOT a good combination....things just don't fit right and i STILL have to use an extension on the P4+P4 8pin CPU 12v cable and that sucker is bloody long (it's about 3 inches short for the setup i've got.....

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OldBuzzard

Yeah, I'm thinking that Corsair is going to sell a TON of those 950TXs

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kris23

thanks for the offer man but i dont think it will cut it.....

a system spec'd with dual 5870 x2s (upgrading PSU to handle a fully maxed out system) and a quad core go to 850w itself.... that doesnt count motherboard, memory or any other parts.......

the 950TX should do it but thats a little close to the limit.....

thanks again tho

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