View Full Version : 850W enough for this hardware?
disruptfam
03-05-2008, 07:56 PM
Q6600 @ 3.8ghz
4gb 800hz ddr2 ram
2x 8800gtx 650/2000
5 x hd's
dvd burner
auzentech prelude
tv tuner
1 x 1tb external hd
3 x water pumps
8 x leds
would it be enough?
cheers guys
tiro_uspsss
03-06-2008, 12:52 AM
i'm not 100% sure - but i'd say no - at least i'd want more W if running all that... maybe go a 1kw psu...
twwen2
03-06-2008, 01:32 AM
You should check this site out:
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
I did a quick estimate with ur specs and it said 727Watts at 90% system load. But you should have a go, see what you get.
Based on ~700W usage, i'd be looking at a PSU rated at 850W minimum, 1kw preferrably, as i don't think it's a great idea to run at or near the full capacity on a regular basis.
Soulburner
03-06-2008, 03:00 AM
That really depends on the brand.
jonnyGURU
03-06-2008, 04:10 AM
If it's really an 850W PSU and not a "Johng Gwuh 800W peak (400W continuous)" it'll be more than enough.
ToTTenTranz
03-06-2008, 04:20 AM
The LCPower Arkangel should do the trick.
Jamesrt2004
03-06-2008, 05:09 AM
Should be just get a good brand one :)
Jamesrt2004
03-06-2008, 05:17 AM
You should check this site out:
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
I did a quick estimate with ur specs and it said 727Watts at 90% system load. But you should have a go, see what you get.
Based on ~700W usage, i'd be looking at a PSU rated at 850W minimum, 1kw preferrably, as i don't think it's a great idea to run at or near the full capacity on a regular basis.
lol that seems to really OVERESTIMATE builds like my cheapo build it says 400 watts when it doesn't even pull 280 under full load -sigh- o well :)
i'll stick to my psu estimator program with OC BIBLE seems alot more reliable if u look in reviews build same spec etc comes a lot closer then that site does
disruptfam
03-06-2008, 07:00 AM
sorry guys i failed to mention its a thermaltake toughpower
And i forgot to add 12 fans :(
sorry
if it can handle that load that would be great.Most 1kw psu's are very long and i have space restraints
jonnyGURU
03-06-2008, 08:08 AM
sorry guys i failed to mention its a thermaltake toughpower
And i forgot to add 12 fans :(
sorry
if it can handle that load that would be great.Most 1kw psu's are very long and i have space restraints
Good PSU. MORE than enough power for you.
xMrBunglex
03-06-2008, 12:25 PM
If it's really an 850W PSU and not a "Johng Gwuh 800W peak (400W continuous)" it'll be more than enough.
:ROTF:
what he said
madfaze
03-06-2008, 12:59 PM
for me i rather choose 1kw ..
little_scrapper
03-06-2008, 04:47 PM
Just buy a 300W PSU and overclock it!! :)
disruptfam
03-06-2008, 05:34 PM
Good PSU. MORE than enough power for you.
thank you jonny good news for me :D
Grafton
03-06-2008, 06:51 PM
yeah that rig will most likly pull about 500w when gaming mine almost pulls 300w with whats in my sig