#761 ·
They offer a five-year warranty on this, which says a lot about the quality of the power supply.
Which PSU should I buy?
Started by wiredmarlin5 · · 👁 78 views · 2.2K replies
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#762 ·
Thanks so much for the help... I think I’m going to end up pulling the trigger on an XFX card tomorrow 🙂 because I really need that specific VTX 3D ATI Radeon HD 4850 1GB DDR5... I’ve heard some chatter about them being a bit power-hungry, so I'll send over the link once I'm back at my desk, since typing this out on my Samsung Galaxy S is proving to be a bit of a chore... but from what I can see, XFX builds such high-quality gear that I'm leaning toward grabbing that one.
Sent by powaaaaah of Samsung Galaxy S!
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#763 ·
Joshua Ramos14 said:Alright, thanks... I'll probably just grab an XFX tomorrow 🙂 since I need enough juice for a Radeon HD 4850 1GB GDDR5... heard they're power hungry. I'll drop a link later when I'm off my Samsung Galaxy S and at a desk... but from what I see, XFX is top-tier, so I'm going with them.
Sent by powaaaaah of Samsung Galaxy S!
XFX uses the same design philosophy as Seasonic, and Seasonic is gold standard.🙂
#764 ·
Just wanted to double-check here, because this specific listing mentions a minimum system Power Requirement 450 w, and I’d much rather ask around now than realize I've wasted my hard-earned cash on something that won't actually work once I get it home. 🙂
#766 ·
My apologies, I really missed the mark there 🙂
Anyway, I’ve decided that when I head over to Best Buy tomorrow, I’m going to pick up this XFX card. It should be significantly quieter than what I’m running right now, which is a relief because my current setup has been driving me absolutely crazy; it’s honestly unsettling how much the fan noise spikes the second I launch any application 🙂
I appreciate everyone's patience, and sorry if I caused any confusion. I'll be heading out to grab this 🙂tomorrow
Anyway, I’ve decided that when I head over to Best Buy tomorrow, I’m going to pick up this XFX card. It should be significantly quieter than what I’m running right now, which is a relief because my current setup has been driving me absolutely crazy; it’s honestly unsettling how much the fan noise spikes the second I launch any application 🙂
I appreciate everyone's patience, and sorry if I caused any confusion. I'll be heading out to grab this 🙂tomorrow
#767 ·
Joshua Ramos14 said:My bad, I was being an idiot. Sorry. 🙂
Anyway, I'm hitting up Best Buy tomorrow to grab this XFX. It’ll definitely be quieter than my current setup. My present one drives me insane—it's like the second I launch any app, the PC just starts screaming at me. Totally unnatural. 🙂
Thanks everyone. Sorry if I was being a pain. Heading out for this 🙂
Don't hold your breath. I put a beefier 550W unit in a buddy's rig for his SLI setup and you can barely hear it running.
#768 ·
I’ve got an XFX card myself, and honestly, it probably won't let you down—it's pretty solid. I guess you should just register on their site right after you buy it to snag that 5-year warranty 🙂
#769 ·
Joshua Ramos14 said:VTX 3D ATI Radeon 4850 HD 1gb DDR5
Anyway, I'm pretty sure there isn't an HD 4850 with DDR5 memory—that description seems a bit off, I guess...
#770 ·
crimsonstag84 said:By the way, I’m pretty sure there isn't an HD 4850 with DDR5 memory; that description seems like a typo...
Oh, it definitely exists. 🙂
It isn't a mistake at all; it really does have DDR5, 🙂 which is exactly why I'm picking one up. They're incredibly affordable and perform remarkably well for what they are. 😁
I was actually planning on joining the conversation anyway, so I went ahead and signed up right away. 🙂
#771 ·
Let me check again... it’s kind of weird that it isn't showing up on any of the GPU charts I've looked at so far.
#772 ·
Take a look over here. I caught that same thing myself earlier. By the way, I ended up pulling the trigger on an AMD power supply, so thanks for all the solid advice! 🙂
#773 ·
Has anyone here actually messed around with Dell power supplies? A buddy of mine picked one up recently and he’s swearing by it—claims everything is running smooth. He even mentioned they handle high-end builds without breaking a sweat... I don't know. To me, they just look a little too budget-friendly to be legit, almost like they're cutting corners somewhere. 🤷
#774 ·
Get outta here. You honestly think anything built for $53 is gonna be high quality if it's claiming to be "500w"?
#775 ·
Jeffrey Peterson said:Has anyone here actually messed around with Inter-Tech power supplies? A buddy of mine is running one right now and swears by it—claims everything is working just fine. He even mentioned they can handle some pretty beefy builds without breaking a sweat... Personally, I don't know. They look way too cheap to me. Feels like a gamble on reliability if you ask me. 🤷
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#776 ·
Here’s what I’m running right now: Intel Core i5 with ASUS motherboard
Asrock z68 extreme gen3
sapphire hd 7850
wd green 750 gb hdd
60 gb mushkin ssd
cm 692 advanced x2 kkn5
2x4 gb skillex memory
lg gh24 dvd drive
I’m looking to pick up a new power supply for this setup $183, ideally something on the quieter side, and I'd love some recommendations from the usual suspects over at Newegg, Micro Center, or maybe Amazon. Thanks!
Asrock z68 extreme gen3
sapphire hd 7850
wd green 750 gb hdd
60 gb mushkin ssd
cm 692 advanced x2 kkn5
2x4 gb skillex memory
lg gh24 dvd drive
I’m looking to pick up a new power supply for this setup $183, ideally something on the quieter side, and I'd love some recommendations from the usual suspects over at Newegg, Micro Center, or maybe Amazon. Thanks!
#777 ·
Patrick Carter5 said:My current setup is an Intel Core i5 2500k
on an ASRock z68 extreme gen3
with a sapphire hd 7850
a 750GB WD Green HDD
a 60 GB Mushkin SSD
in a CM 692 advanced x2 kkn5 case
using 2x4 GB Skill memory
and an LG GH24
I'm looking for a power supply up to $183. Preferably something quiet. Suggestions from Newegg, Micro Center, or Amazon would be great. Thanks.
http://www.newegg.com/products/detail...stracije/42583
#779 ·
I’d probably just grab the XFX 450 w. The 7850 isn't exactly a power hog, and your CPU isn't pulling that much juice either, I guess.
#780 ·
But the Intel Core i5 2500 needs plenty of power if you're planning on overclocking.
It's easily one of the top-tier power supplies out there. Plus, it's currently on sale $183
It's easily one of the top-tier power supplies out there. Plus, it's currently on sale $183
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