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Author:  mixfloors [ 25 Nov 2010, 00:52 ]
Post subject:  PSU question

If I wanted to run tri 480's or tri 580's, what sort of "watts" would I be looking for in an adequate (with a little head room) PSU ?
I currently have a thermaltake 1500w unit, (which to date has served me ok) but as I am a little more educated now, I am looking to ditch it for my next build in favour of a more reliable, "safer" power unit. Any suggestions on brand would also be appriciated, as I really am looking for something that is going to deliver safe, reliable power. Cost is a (minor) factor, but quality of power and the unit itself, is the higher consideration under the circumstances.
thanks for your help/advice/experience.

Mike

PS, I probably will run a duel loop W/C system, and use something like, or similar to a rampage III extreme MB.
So there would be plenty of fans a few perepherals hanging off the back of it as well (if thats a major consideration)

Author:  thales100 [ 25 Nov 2010, 00:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: PSU question

If I wanted to run tri 480's or tri 580's, what sort of "watts" would I be looking for in an adequate (with a little head room) PSU ?


The TT 1500w can handle any tri-SLI system, im running 3 x GTX 480 with a Turbo-Cool 1200w, just great.
Check the Nvidia certified PSU list here : http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html

Author:  mixfloors [ 25 Nov 2010, 01:13 ]
Post subject:  Re: PSU question

Thanks, didnt know that list existed, seems 1200w could do it ok, are there prefered brands? As I know that some PSU manufacturers quote a figure, which is the max atainable, but consistancy of power delivery can be dodgy at best.

Author:  thales100 [ 25 Nov 2010, 16:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: PSU question

Thanks, didnt know that list existed, seems 1200w could do it ok, are there prefered brands? As I know that some PSU manufacturers quote a figure, which is the max atainable, but consistancy of power delivery can be dodgy at best.


Avoid the Mtek, all others are great, PC Power & Cooling is great but noisy, TT is also great and quite silent.

Author:  Paradigm Shifter [ 26 Nov 2010, 11:50 ]
Post subject:  Re: PSU question

Or Antec, Silverstone, Corsair, Seasonic, Enermax... there are lots of good ones out there now. :)

Author:  mixfloors [ 27 Nov 2010, 09:33 ]
Post subject:  Re: PSU question

Thanks gents :cheers

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