teach me about power supplies - Page 2

**sgt fetterman** · 09-30-2007, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melee

PC Power and Cooling may cost a bit more, but they are the best: http://www.pcpower.com/home/

And they're made in my hometown.

I argee, they are the best.
I have nothing but PC&Coolings in our six machines and lan/ftp server.
I had two customed wired (they didn't offer the ones I wanted in the config I needed at that time)
Their sales reps are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Yes they cost more, but I wouldn't buy any other power supply.

http://www.pcpower.com/home/

BeSiege82 · 10-01-2007, 08:58 PM

well, look at this cpu here - the AMD FX 74 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103866

look at this mother board- ASUS... BOARD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131146

Acreo Aeneas · 10-01-2007, 10:26 PM

I could just as easily recommend Seasonic as others would recommend PC Power and Cooling.

Here's a nice guide to purchasing a quality PSU: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=458204

They are more or less correct in their assertions on some of the poorer quality PSU brands and pricing wise.

BeSiege82 · 10-01-2007, 11:31 PM

thanks Melee, I found the AMD recommended psu. At the link you posted. It is the TURBO-COOL® 1KW-SR itch costs ~$439.99; the other power supply was a 'ABS Tagan ITZ Series ITZ1100 ATX12V / EPS12V 1100W Power Supply 115 - 230V ± 10% tolerance TUV, UL, CE, CB, FCC, Semko, Nemko, Demko, Fimko - Retail at $299.99. The ABS is rate well.

in a later post, I will put what parts I am looking at.

**jmaker** · 10-02-2007, 12:46 AM

Here's a review of 11 different power supplies.

http://techreport.com/articles.x/13271

BeSiege82 · 10-03-2007, 10:55 AM

well, I am looking for something powerful enough for say- a 4 card rig/ quad sli from nvidia or the 3 card crossfire from ati.

=Sarc= · 10-03-2007, 11:55 PM

Then get the most powerful PSU you can find and plop down a lot of cash for the PSU and the 4 video cards. It's a waste of money because the price:performance ratio is crap.

**Melee** · 10-04-2007, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeSiege82

well, I am looking for something powerful enough for say- a 4 card rig/ quad sli from nvidia or the 3 card crossfire from ati.

Holy crap, isn't that overkill? (Another way of saying what Sarc said)

I believe you could dial it back a bit to just two cards and get the 750W PCP&C for $200. Then you can buy me a new video card with just a fraction of all the coin you'll save.

BeSiege82 · 10-05-2007, 12:30 AM

ok, I should probably slow down on the over kill and maybe do an sli of 2 8800s.

Acreo Aeneas · 10-05-2007, 09:02 AM

The performance ratio for (2) 8800s isn't that great either. You might as well flop down the money for a single 8800GTX.

=Sarc= · 10-05-2007, 07:17 PM

SLI 8800s (GTX) would be best for really high resolutions. I'm talking about 2560x1600 or 2048x1536. In any other case, it's quite the waste of money since very few run at uber high resolutions. It'll be a fast system but you can build a system that's almost as fast for a lot less money.

Acreo Aeneas · 10-05-2007, 07:24 PM

Those high-res CRTs are really heavy and bulky too. I haven't seen any LCDs that boast 2560 x 1600 res yet.

=Sarc= · 10-05-2007, 09:00 PM

I think some people hook up SLI rigs to crazy devices or you could have a bigger resolution with dual monitors and a game that supports it (SupCom, WiC).

BeSiege82 · 10-05-2007, 10:42 PM

ok, you have a point- get a single card and rethink about the level I need or want rather than building the ultimate pc.

**machowner** · 10-05-2007, 11:08 PM

the things you want to do are great, in about 10 years, maybe less. Games just don't require those setups yet. The only thing I've really seen in the SLI is fraps and video recording type programs run better. Though, the GTX probable runs fraps and game well enough.

10-01-2007, 08:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
BeSiege82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,418	Re: teach me about power supplies well, look at this cpu here - the AMD FX 74 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103866 look at this mother board- ASUS... BOARD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131146 __________________ lTG-Irrl BeSiege82 A former platoon leader... "Courage grows strong at the wound." "Virescit Vulnere Virtus." "{My grump-o-meter starts to make a high-pitched whine when I point it at your post, though.}" -- Axis The Former Platoon Leader of the Irregular's Former Platoon Alpha

10-01-2007, 10:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,547	Re: teach me about power supplies I could just as easily recommend Seasonic as others would recommend PC Power and Cooling. Here's a nice guide to purchasing a quality PSU: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=458204 They are more or less correct in their assertions on some of the poorer quality PSU brands and pricing wise. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th MID Member Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs.

10-01-2007, 11:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
BeSiege82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,418	Re: teach me about power supplies thanks Melee, I found the AMD recommended psu. At the link you posted. It is the TURBO-COOL® 1KW-SR itch costs ~$439.99; the other power supply was a 'ABS Tagan ITZ Series ITZ1100 ATX12V / EPS12V 1100W Power Supply 115 - 230V ± 10% tolerance TUV, UL, CE, CB, FCC, Semko, Nemko, Demko, Fimko - Retail at $299.99. The ABS is rate well. in a later post, I will put what parts I am looking at. __________________ lTG-Irrl BeSiege82 A former platoon leader... "Courage grows strong at the wound." "Virescit Vulnere Virtus." "{My grump-o-meter starts to make a high-pitched whine when I point it at your post, though.}" -- Axis The Former Platoon Leader of the Irregular's Former Platoon Alpha Last edited by BeSiege82; 10-01-2007 at 11:59 PM.

10-02-2007, 12:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
jmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warren, OH Age: 28 Posts: 2,641	Re: teach me about power supplies Here's a review of 11 different power supplies. http://techreport.com/articles.x/13271 __________________

10-03-2007, 10:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
BeSiege82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,418	Re: teach me about power supplies well, I am looking for something powerful enough for say- a 4 card rig/ quad sli from nvidia or the 3 card crossfire from ati. __________________ lTG-Irrl BeSiege82 A former platoon leader... "Courage grows strong at the wound." "Virescit Vulnere Virtus." "{My grump-o-meter starts to make a high-pitched whine when I point it at your post, though.}" -- Axis The Former Platoon Leader of the Irregular's Former Platoon Alpha

10-03-2007, 11:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: teach me about power supplies Then get the most powerful PSU you can find and plop down a lot of cash for the PSU and the 4 video cards. It's a waste of money because the price:performance ratio is crap. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with. Last edited by =Sarc=; 10-04-2007 at 08:44 AM. Reason: Disabled smileys

10-05-2007, 12:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
BeSiege82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,418	Re: teach me about power supplies ok, I should probably slow down on the over kill and maybe do an sli of 2 8800s. __________________ lTG-Irrl BeSiege82 A former platoon leader... "Courage grows strong at the wound." "Virescit Vulnere Virtus." "{My grump-o-meter starts to make a high-pitched whine when I point it at your post, though.}" -- Axis The Former Platoon Leader of the Irregular's Former Platoon Alpha

10-05-2007, 09:02 AM	#25 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,547	Re: teach me about power supplies The performance ratio for (2) 8800s isn't that great either. You might as well flop down the money for a single 8800GTX. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th MID Member Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs.

10-05-2007, 07:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: teach me about power supplies SLI 8800s (GTX) would be best for really high resolutions. I'm talking about 2560x1600 or 2048x1536. In any other case, it's quite the waste of money since very few run at uber high resolutions. It'll be a fast system but you can build a system that's almost as fast for a lot less money. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

10-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,547	Re: teach me about power supplies Those high-res CRTs are really heavy and bulky too. I haven't seen any LCDs that boast 2560 x 1600 res yet. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th MID Member Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs.

10-05-2007, 09:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: teach me about power supplies I think some people hook up SLI rigs to crazy devices or you could have a bigger resolution with dual monitors and a game that supports it (SupCom, WiC). __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

10-05-2007, 10:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
BeSiege82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,418	Re: teach me about power supplies ok, you have a point- get a single card and rethink about the level I need or want rather than building the ultimate pc. __________________ lTG-Irrl BeSiege82 A former platoon leader... "Courage grows strong at the wound." "Virescit Vulnere Virtus." "{My grump-o-meter starts to make a high-pitched whine when I point it at your post, though.}" -- Axis The Former Platoon Leader of the Irregular's Former Platoon Alpha

10-05-2007, 11:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
machowner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TN Posts: 2,872	Re: teach me about power supplies the things you want to do are great, in about 10 years, maybe less. Games just don't require those setups yet. The only thing I've really seen in the SLI is fraps and video recording type programs run better. Though, the GTX probable runs fraps and game well enough. __________________ \|New to TG? Start here\|*\|Become a Supporting Member\| "Remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!"

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