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by: Dapro123 December 14, 2012 1:40 PM PST

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Can I use a 800Watt Power Supply with these specs?

by Dapro123 - 12/14/12 1:40 PM

I might be buying a PC today but just quickly checking in to make sure my power supply will be good for the other specs due to the PSU being so crucial.

Heres the specs
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (All Venom OC Certified)
CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case
FAN: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
MEMORY: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Quad Channel Memory [-44] (Corsair or Major Brand)
MOTHERBOARD: (SLI/CrossFireX Support) MSI X79A-GD45(8D) Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Winki 3, OC Genie II, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 3 Gen3 PCIe X16 & 4 PCIe X1
OS: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+0] (64-bit Edition)
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
POWERSUPPLY: 800 Watts - Standard Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 2GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)

I would be very happy if you took the time to look through this and tell me if this power supply will handle all of it. I do have the cash to upgrade to "850 Watts - Thermaltake Smart Series SP-850M 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply" if needed. But I would prefer to stay with the one I have set. Thanks in advance grin.


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Should be fine.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 12/14/12 2:01 PM

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Did you compare your choice of video card FOR THE MONEY against a similar priced unit is this list?

-> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

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No.

by Dapro123 - 12/14/12 2:11 PM

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I'm set on the GTX 650. I don't wanna pay much extra and don't wanna go through the trouble.


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Should be fine.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 12/14/12 2:19 PM

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Big single rail PSU so you don't have to balance or even know about rails.
Bob


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Bottomline all 800 WATT PSUs are not equal...so to make a

by VAPCMD - 12/14/12 4:17 PM

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recommendation, we need to know exactly which 800 W PSU, mfg/series and model number is being offered. You have exact info on some items and you need it for the PSU too.

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Heres some info I got off the website.

by Dapro123 - 12/14/12 5:13 PM

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Features:
• Model No: ATX-CB800W
• AC Input Voltage: 115/230V
• AC Input Frequency: 50~60Hz
• AC Input Current: 13A (RMS) for 115VAC Input
• Output: 6.5A (RMS) for 230VAC Input


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Re PSU ATX-CB800W

by VAPCMD - 12/15/12 6:37 AM

In Reply to: Heres some info I got off the website. by Dapro123

Here's some detail I found on a PSU with the same model number at CyberpowerPC.com

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/spec/getspec.aspx?n=POWERSUPPLY&v=800%20Watts%20-%20XtremeGear%20Gaming%20Power%20Supply%20-%20Quad%20SLI%20Ready

Unless you're planning to add a second GPU...you've got more power than you really need so another alternative might be to buy a better 600-700W PSU. The one linked above says it's 800W but only has 600W on the 12V rail and 50A ...better quality 600-700W PSUs have 600-700W on the 12V alone and the one PSU linked below has 54A

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139031

How much more are they asking for the Thermaltake Smart Series SP-850M ?

VAPCMD


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Their asking $59 more.

by Dapro123 - 12/15/12 11:22 AM

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I'm willing to spend the extra. I'm literally ordering the PC within this hour currently with the Thermaltake. I will either upgrade/downgrade later on (2 or so months). I also changed the 650 to the AMD 7770.


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Assuming it's the PSU below....go for it.

by VAPCMD - 12/15/12 2:39 PM

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153158

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Yeh it is.

by Dapro123 - 12/15/12 3:01 PM

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I already have it ordered with the PSU. Suppose to get here January 2nd.


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(NT) With the ATX-CB800W or the Thermaltake ?

by VAPCMD - 12/15/12 3:08 PM

In Reply to: Yeh it is. by Dapro123


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(NT) The Thermaltake, do to brand not Wattage.

by Dapro123 - 12/15/12 5:09 PM

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Good choice...shouldn't have to replace it

by VAPCMD - 12/15/12 6:03 PM

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any time in the near future.

Let us know how it all works out.

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