Author Topic: Power Supplys (Read 1880 times)

sparticusx · « **on:** January 19, 2006, 08:09:07 PM »

Okay, im sure some of you have read that im adding 4 more harddrives to my system for RAID, What powersupply Should I be looking at and how much wattage, I have been looking at the Silverstone 650Watt Continuous ZEUS PSU. http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817163108

Current Configurations With an Antec 480Watt TruBlu (20pin)
3 Optical Drives + 1 Floppy
2 SATA HD
1 Video Card (2 Molex to PCIE)
1 Sound Card (mini4 molex)
Mobo + P4
Fans and LED's

ADDING
4 SATA HD

TekieB · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2006, 08:43:34 PM »

That power supply should be more than enough, it has the quad 12 volt rail, which is what you need for all the high power stuff you have. There is kinda a wattage myth, 450watts should be more than enough for what you are doing, but i'd still look at a newer generation power supply whan the trublu (its still a nice unit though) as some of the distros of voltage have changed since its hayday.
Silverstone is a good company, never really delt with them personally. I'm a fan on antec (love their PSU's, most of my rigs have then) and enermax is just as good (rigs that aren't antec.) If you really want to be ready for more save another $50 or so and go with pc power and coolings 510 sli. They are equal to or better than BFG's tech support, and realize they are dealing with a power user crowd.

link for them if you are bored:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703001

I also noticed on newegg there are 2 enermax units in your price range, i'd go with one of those, but thats just me

sparticusx · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2006, 10:13:02 PM »

Im using All Power strips available, I do not splice, I DO connect all Fans and Lights to 1 Lead of 2 Molex connectors. But if your saying 450 watts is enough for what I have, or GETTING...This is what im asking, What Brands should I look at and what wattage range, I only have used Antec so far. But antec only goes so high, and their HE series...I do not like...SO, I was looking at silverstone cause some good nerd buddies of mine like them. I haven't pulled out the good ol Maximum Pc Mag with PSU Tests and reviews. I'll look for that in a sec. BUT this is what im running
3 Optical, 1 Floppy
6 SATA Harddrives
1 7800GTX KO (want upgradability to SLI - Want 2 PCIe Leads)
1 X-Fi (requires power)
24pin Mobo, 4Pin P4
Lotsa Lights and Fans. (4 Neons, 2 120mm Fans, V-Cool Intake)

What and who should I go with. Link for product, Link for Review.

sparticusx · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2006, 10:14:07 PM »

Quote from: "TekieB"

That power supply should be more than enough, it has the quad 12 volt rail, which is what you need for all the high power stuff you have. There is kinda a wattage myth, 450watts should be more than enough for what you are doing, but i'd still look at a newer generation power supply whan the trublu (its still a nice unit though) as some of the distros of voltage have changed since its hayday.
Silverstone is a good company, never really delt with them personally. I'm a fan on antec (love their PSU's, most of my rigs have then) and enermax is just as good (rigs that aren't antec.) If you really want to be ready for more save another $50 or so and go with pc power and coolings 510 sli. They are equal to or better than BFG's tech support, and realize they are dealing with a power user crowd.

link for them if you are bored:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703001

I also noticed on newegg there are 2 enermax units in your price range, i'd go with one of those, but thats just me

Thanks for the Info...Will consider

TekieB · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2006, 06:12:49 AM »

Also note, PC power and cooling will make you a total custom wired power supply, you send them what you want, and they'll make you what you want.
http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/power_supplies/options/

sparticusx · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2006, 10:00:36 AM »

I think im going to go with the silverstone 600W Continuous modular PSU. My friend has had one for a few years, i have yet to see a bad review.