Another is this PSU Enough Thread

[Quiksilver]

Well, after making a few more adjustments to my system build I am second guessing some of my choices and thought I better get a conformation.

Anyway Here is the planned build:

Case NZXT Zero
Power Supply Corsair CMPSU-520HX
Motherboard Asus Maximus Formula
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0
Memory Crucial Tehnology NE2KIT12864AL804 (Quantity: 4GB Total)
Hard Drive Western Digital Caviar RE WD3200YS
Video Card EVGA 8800GT 512-P3-N806-A1
Sound Card Auzentech Prelude
DVD Burner Lite-On LH-20A1L-06
Bay Device NZXT Sentry
Floppy/Card Reader Mitsumi FA404M BLK
Heatsink Tuniq Tower
Heatsink Fan Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F (Quantity: 1)
Exhaust Fans Scythe DFS123812-3000 (Quantity: 2)
Intake Fans Aerocool Xtreme Turbine Black (Quantity: 1)
Blowhole Fan Silverstone FN82 (Quantity: 1)
Side Panel Fans: None

What do you think?

Forgot I'll be OC'ing the q6600 to 3.2Ghz but for benchmark purposes I want the headroom for 3.6Ghz. If I missed something let me know.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Where's the four drive RAID array?

Where's the massive TEC cooler?

Where's the ginormous water pump?

Yeah... the Corsair 520W is enough.

 

[NoelS]

Quicksilver,

Looks like a pretty nice setup. Good component selection, by and large.

Not sure what the Heatsink Fan Scythe is for - the Tuniq Tower has a decent 120MM fan in the center of the fin arrangement and that air can be directed right at the exhaust fan. I have one installed in my E6850 rig and it does a terrific job. Besides, doesn't that NXZT case have 4 120mm fans in the side door? Seems like you'll have enough air to keep the inside of the case vacuumed

You didn't say what OS you'll be using, but I assume it will be 64 bit if you're planning to install 4 GB of RAM...

Think I'd bump that Corsair up to the HX620 model just for a little "future proofing" if you can afford the difference.

Noel

 

[gtechie]

I agree with Noel. I would say to bump up the PSU for a higher wattage one. It's safer to have more power then is needed than to have just enough. We build gaming PCs and when a customer requests a 8800 video card, we automatically go with a 650 or higher PSU. Since you're OC'ing as well, it's better to go higher than a 520w with good voltage rails.

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: NoelS
Quicksilver,

Looks like a pretty nice setup. Good component selection, by and large.

Not sure what the Heatsink Fan Scythe is for - the Tuniq Tower has a decent 120MM fan in the center of the fin arrangement and that air can be directed right at the exhaust fan. I have one installed in my E6850 rig and it does a terrific job. Besides, doesn't that NXZT case have 4 120mm fans in the side door? Seems like you'll have enough air to keep the inside of the case vacuumed

You didn't say what OS you'll be using, but I assume it will be 64 bit if you're planning to install 4 GB of RAM...

Think I'd bump that Corsair up to the HX620 model just for a little "future proofing" if you can afford the difference.

Noel

Alright, let's break down the post so I reply

The reason why I am choosing the s-flex fan for the tuniq is because well it just looks very good and the reviews for it look very promising so I'm willing to give it a shot, besides that I haven't really heard much about the stock tuniq fans or heard about them period. Technically I wouldn't even need a fan on the tuniq, the way it is oriented in the case the lower 120mm exhaust fan will be sitting only about 1 inch away.

I left out the OS because I didn't feel it was important to know for a PSU selection and just for interest it indeed is Vista 64 bit Ultimate edition. Just like I left out the fact the heatsink and cpu will both be lapped to perfection.

This system is only planning to last me about 4 years (just like the current one I'm using now), maybe one additional hard drive added to it and a graphics card swap but other than that the future for this machine doesn't need to last long.

Oh, and for the side panel fans, I can't use them with the tuniq, it's too tall.

I just wish someone had a link to a very very similar system measuring the wattage. So I can visually see just how much is needed for say long gaming sessions.

 

[NoelS]

QuiksilverX1,

Here's a link to a PSU wattage calculator. Should give you a reasonable feel for what you'll need: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/powercalc.jsp

Edit: The reason I mentioned OS wasn't for the PSU calculation, it was for the amount of RAM you were planning. With 4 GB, I could have assumed it was 64 bit whatever, but just wanted to make sure you weren't "over-ramming."

Cheers, Noel

 

[Quiksilver]

Well, I used that and after adding a slight buffer for upgrading (2HDD, 1.5 vCore[Rounded up sames it won't allow to use 1.47], 3.6Ghz) it comes out just shy of 500W. Of course If I plug in the the build values (1HDD, 1.4vCore, 3.2Ghz) it comes to be about 425W.

Then again that's with 100% TDP and Peak load, and if I add in capacitor aging 20% it shoots the wattage up to over 600W. So, I don't know how accurate that PSU calculator really is.

 

[MarcVenice]

It tells you what kind of PSU to get, so you have some headroom, and don't run the PSU at 100% all the time but more like at 70% or so. For your build you'd want a qaulity 500w PSU. Corsair/Seasonic, some antecs, etc etc. The corsair 520hx is a perfect pick. Don't worry about it, it will power your rig just fine with some decent headroom to spare.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: NoelS
QuiksilverX1,

Here's a link to a PSU wattage calculator. Should give you a reasonable feel for what you'll need: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/powercalc.jsp

Edit: The reason I mentioned OS wasn't for the PSU calculation, it was for the amount of RAM you were planning. With 4 GB, I could have assumed it was 64 bit whatever, but just wanted to make sure you weren't "over-ramming."

Cheers, Noel

I have never ever known any PSU wattage calculator to be even close one way or the other!!~!

 

[NoelS]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: NoelS
QuiksilverX1,

Here's a link to a PSU wattage calculator. Should give you a reasonable feel for what you'll need: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/powercalc.jsp

Edit: The reason I mentioned OS wasn't for the PSU calculation, it was for the amount of RAM you were planning. With 4 GB, I could have assumed it was 64 bit whatever, but just wanted to make sure you weren't "over-ramming."

Cheers, Noel

I have never ever known any PSU wattage calculator to be even close one way or the other!!~!

So I guess you just buy the biggest one available, eh?

 

[Quiksilver]

Thanks a lot guys, I'm just going to purchase the Corsair 520HX

 

[NoelS]

Originally posted by: QuiksilverX1
Thanks a lot guys, I'm just going to purchase the Corsair 520HX

Quiksilver,

You're welcome and good luck with your new system. You should be very happy with that Corsair... it's a good quality component!

Noel