Power Supply Calculator

GutterPunk · Feb 23, 2007, 12:14 AM

So far I haven't found one that is up to date enough for SLI 8800GTX(s) c2d procs so yeah has anyone seen a good one?

Im in the process of building my new computer (bout time) and I need to make sure I get a good enough PSU. Debating between... 850W GameXstream or the Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-850-EMBA 850W Power Supply - Retailcoolermaster

or the Black Thermaltake Toughpower 850W ATX/EPS Power Supply W0131RU TT Computer PSU Active PFC SLI Dual Core CPU Ready SATA PCI-E 14cm Fan-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com thermaltake 850

Lelisevis · Feb 23, 2007, 12:23 AM

ROFL sometimes I despair.

Put 'PSU calculator' into google. Very first link takes you to this:

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator - What Power Supply Do I Need

Enjoy dude.

Lowfat · Feb 23, 2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelisevis

ROFL sometimes I despair.

Put 'PSU calculator' into google. Very first link takes you to this:

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator - What Power Supply Do I Need

Enjoy dude.

it is stickied in the hardware discussions too
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/hardware...or-v1-3-a.html

GutterPunk · Feb 23, 2007, 08:26 PM

I googled power supply calculator... didn't give me the same results. All results i found were uhh not near as up to date. Thank you for the KIND reply.

Lelisevis · Feb 23, 2007, 08:46 PM

Dude I hope you didnt take that to heart I was just messing around

8800GTX in SLi are pretty heavy on the juice, seems that all of the manufacturers are starting to release 1000W PSU's at the moment, this has the added benefit of dropping the prices on the slightly lower PSU's.

googled a few systems for you and the powersupplies vary from 700W which i'd say is borderline upto the afore mentioned 1000W. I'd er on the side of caution and go for a quality PSU with a high wattage as your budget allows.

GutterPunk · Feb 24, 2007, 01:59 PM

In that respect, the watts for the $$$ the GameXstream by ocz had "ample" amps on it and rated very high in reviews. I don't want to push my luck on the PSU. I'm going to have to do lots of research.

I was joking around, more along the lines of after 4200 posts im bound to slip up

I felt pretty idiotic not trying PSU calc. I remember a good calc back in the day (2003/4ish) when I was big into overclocking and there was a calc called power supply calc so ner I'm dumb.

Build an SLI PC - Certified Power Supplies This is the list of "SLI Certified" power supplies for the 8800GTX. I am actually leaning towards the thermaltake toughpower as it has scored high in every review I have read. I am at a loss! AHH I hate decisions and pressur and junk.

Judas · Feb 24, 2007, 08:51 PM

with that latest one, i'm still at my 620 watt usage atm. That's with my current setup, i WAS at 643watts with the extra drive/ram and overclocking.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Feb 25, 2007, 05:56 PM

Avoid TT PSU's, I've seen alot of reports of them blowing up (but they were like 350-500W models).

The Coolermaster PSU's are supposed to be really power efficient and cool running

Zelig · Feb 25, 2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3X4D3C1M4L

Avoid TT PSU's, I've seen alot of reports of them blowing up (but they were like 350-500W models).

The current toughpower line is fine. Lumping PSUs from one brand together doesn't work, as different models are often produced by different OEMs.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Feb 27, 2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zelig

The current toughpower line is fine. Lumping PSUs from one brand together doesn't work, as different models are often produced by different OEMs.

One of those PSU's was a 500W Toughpower that had problems. Its not as bad for Toughpowers as it is for the lower end ones which, yes, are made by a cheaper part using OEM and can't hit rated specs.

But the Toughpower's have had a few issues by themselves, though not as many. Most of the issues I saw were related to fan failure on lower wattage models.

Feb 23, 2007, 12:14 AM	#1
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 71	Power Supply Calculator So far I haven't found one that is up to date enough for SLI 8800GTX(s) c2d procs so yeah has anyone seen a good one? Im in the process of building my new computer (bout time) and I need to make sure I get a good enough PSU. Debating between... 850W GameXstream or the Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-850-EMBA 850W Power Supply - Retailcoolermaster or the Black Thermaltake Toughpower 850W ATX/EPS Power Supply W0131RU TT Computer PSU Active PFC SLI Dual Core CPU Ready SATA PCI-E 14cm Fan-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com thermaltake 850 __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Feb 23, 2007, 08:26 PM	Thread Starter #4
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 71	I googled power supply calculator... didn't give me the same results. All results i found were uhh not near as up to date. Thank you for the KIND reply. __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Feb 24, 2007, 01:59 PM	Thread Starter #6
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 71	In that respect, the watts for the $$$ the GameXstream by ocz had "ample" amps on it and rated very high in reviews. I don't want to push my luck on the PSU. I'm going to have to do lots of research. I was joking around, more along the lines of after 4200 posts im bound to slip up I felt pretty idiotic not trying PSU calc. I remember a good calc back in the day (2003/4ish) when I was big into overclocking and there was a calc called power supply calc so ner I'm dumb. Build an SLI PC - Certified Power Supplies This is the list of "SLI Certified" power supplies for the 8800GTX. I am actually leaning towards the thermaltake toughpower as it has scored high in every review I have read. I am at a loss! AHH I hate decisions and pressur and junk. __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Feb 23, 2007, 12:23 AM	#2
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	ROFL sometimes I despair. Put 'PSU calculator' into google. Very first link takes you to this: eXtreme Power Supply Calculator - What Power Supply Do I Need Enjoy dude.

Feb 23, 2007, 08:46 PM	#5
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Dude I hope you didnt take that to heart I was just messing around 8800GTX in SLi are pretty heavy on the juice, seems that all of the manufacturers are starting to release 1000W PSU's at the moment, this has the added benefit of dropping the prices on the slightly lower PSU's. googled a few systems for you and the powersupplies vary from 700W which i'd say is borderline upto the afore mentioned 1000W. I'd er on the side of caution and go for a quality PSU with a high wattage as your budget allows.

Feb 25, 2007, 05:56 PM	#8
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Avoid TT PSU's, I've seen alot of reports of them blowing up (but they were like 350-500W models). The Coolermaster PSU's are supposed to be really power efficient and cool running