Just how much power do you think your system uses?

[onewingedangel]

The problem is that the power draw doesnt scale linearly with clockspeed or voltage used, so your calculations are inherantly flawed.

Measuring the actual system power draw is however a pretty accurate way of measuring what kind of power requirements your system needs.

[Tim]

I'm really wondering what this has got to do with news...just trying to get the most views maybe?

[perkam]

I'm really wondering what this has got to do with news...just trying to get the most views maybe?

Good Point.

FCG, for a story to be considered news, it needs to have a link in the first post. I've added the link for the PCP&C 1kw psu to your first post...the one here:

http://www.pcpowercooling.com/produc...php?show=TC1KW

Do let us know of you it performs...first performance numbers of a 1k psu should be news indeed

Perkam

[freecableguy]

The problem is that the power draw doesnt scale linearly with clockspeed or voltage used, so your calculations are inherantly flawed.

Measuring the actual system power draw is however a pretty accurate way of measuring what kind of power requirements your system needs.

I'm not sure what makes you think my calculations are linear...

As originally posted:
110*(3600/2800)^2*(1.65/1.4)= 214W

Obviously NOT linear. I'm willing to concede that this was a simple oversight but if not, I advise not using words you don't understand the meaning of...

FCG, what is your opinion on Zippy power supplies for dual opteron servers?

They have a model with 45 amps on a single 12v rail at 700watts.

Can't go wrong with Zippy although I don't have as much experience with that brand as say, s7e9h3n...you should PM him for more information on the best model for a dual Opty system. As you know (or should), I am building a very high-performance dual DC Opteron system right now and I selected the PCP&C 1kW for that system also. Better to have TOO much power and a lower total system capacity consumption than too much...

-FCG

[Dissolved]

my system in my sig pulls about 2.3-2.9Amps under load. lcd included.

i have a kill a watt unit also. after booting the system it jumped 2.3-2.9amps. It Actually peaks 3amps+ on boot, then in windows it drops under 2.5amps.

Its very interesting tho.
i have kill-a-watt connected to:
27" Sony FD tube TV
600w stereo system
direct tv tuner
1500va UPS
17" LCD
my Computer in sig
Dsl modem
Dsl Wireless router

and all of that above at load doesnt peak over 6.5amps.

[biohead]

my system in my sig pulls about 2.3-2.9Amps under load. lcd included.

i have a kill a watt unit also. after booting the system it jumped 2.3-2.9amps. It Actually peaks 3amps+ on boot, then in windows it drops under 2.5amps.

Its very interesting tho.
i have kill-a-watt connected to:
27" Sony FD tube TV
600w stereo system
direct tv tuner
1500va UPS
17" LCD
my Computer in sig
Dsl modem
Dsl Wireless router

and all of that above at load doesnt peak over 6.5amps.

U = 115V ?

[Blaster]

FCG is rigth!

My OCZ Powerstream 600 cant handle my SLI rig, proved it just some minutes ago. Everytime i started 3d benching, computer would just shut off.

The rig includes: Prommy, Opt148@ 3200Mhz, DFI SLi-dr, 2 hitachi hdd, audigy ZS, 1 DVD-RW, 2 GTXs 512Mbs and 4 case fans

I had to use another PSU to power the GFXs and from then it works perfectly

[Dissolved]

U = 115V ?

yes.