Antec Neo HE 550 work with GTX 280?

[imaheadcase]

I can get a $100 off from my company on GTX 280 but was wondering if the 550watt ps will cut it?

No SLI or anything fancy in system, just C2D 1.86ghz @ 3.1ghz, 2gig of ram.

I was looking at the modular cables that come with it, I see it has 2x6pin PCI-E connectors. So can i rely on the 8pin converter that comes with it permanently? Or do I have to upgrade PS to get a 8pin and 6pin connector?

edit: Forgot to mention I have 2 sata hardrives on it to, 350gig and 750gig plus 3 fans, low rpm.

 

[imaheadcase]

Guess no one knows the answer. bah. Oh well just upgrade PS then.

 

[beray]

Assuming this is the PSU --> http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=28550

It should be just fine if you don't OC the vid card. It's designed as well as the Corsair 550VX but with more power in 12V rail instead of the 3.3V and 5V rail.

Cut the 6-pin connectors off then splice the 8-pin adapter in their place with the total final cable length remains the same and you won't need to worry about permanence.

 

[HOOfan 1]

Originally posted by: beray
Assuming this is the PSU --> http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=28550

It should be just fine if you don't OC the vid card. It's designed as well as the Corsair 550VX but with more power in 12V rail instead of the 3.3V and 5V rail.

Cut the 6-pin connectors off then splice the 8-pin adapter in their place with the total final cable length remains the same and you won't need to worry about permanence.

Do you realize that is basically the same Seasonic platform that you claim is so poorly designed in the Corsair HX520?

 

[beray]

Do you realize that the 3.3V and 5V rail is different?

 

[HOOfan 1]

so when you see that the rated current on the 3.3V and the 5V rails are the same that they are coming off of the same rectifier or something?

What can you tell me about this PSU by lookging at the power chart?

Corsair HX1000

A little tip for you..contrary to what you think, you cannot tell everything you need to know by looking at a PSU's badge...you actually need to take it apart and look at the components..and of course know what they do and know something about electrical engineering.

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
so when you see that the rated current on the 3.3V and the 5V rails are the same that they are coming off of the same rectifier or something?

What can you tell me about this PSU by lookging at the power chart?

Corsair HX1000

Why don't you help the OP instead of helping me? I don't do PSUs for a living but I've done PSUs quite a few times.

Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
A little tip for you..contrary to what you think, you cannot tell everything you need to know by looking at a PSU's badge...you actually need to take it apart and look at the components..and of course know what they do and know something about electrical engineering.

A little tip for you... The more ignorant you are the less you can read and comprehend the label. If you already can't comprehend "Independently regulated", you wouldn't recognize "Independently regulated" and "dependently regulated" power rails on the label.

 

[HOOfan 1]

nevermind..we will never agree...and you are right, just because I don't agree with you doesn't mean I should call you any sort of name, even if it isn't a personal insult.

 

[beray]

Ha ha.. Instead of the usual thread craping and name calling which idiots are good at but not much else. Try to learn and recognize "Independently regulated" and "Dependently regulated" power rails on the label, an example at the bottom of this page --> http://www.corsair.com/products/hx1000.aspx

Corsair HX1000W Specifications: Model CMPSU-1000HX
AC INPUT 100-240V, Current: 13A, Frequency: 50-60Hz
DC OUTPUT +12V1 +5V +12V2 +3.3V -12V +5Vsb
MAX LOAD 40A 30A 40A 30A 0.8A 3.5A
MAX COMBINED WATTAGE 500W 500W 9.6W 17.5W
TOTAL POWER:1000W

 

[imaheadcase]

Yah I don't get it, my PS is about 2 years old, but Antec stripped all info from it from website, despite it winning lots of awards and stuff when it came out. Had to look up review from other website just to get tech info on it! lol

 

[HOOfan 1]

I believe they just removed the HE from the name, but I am not certain. It is most likely a very similar Seasonic design to that of the current NeoPower and the Corsair HX520....and for that matter a lower power version of the PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750.

You may be pushing it a little with a high OC...but I am sure you will be fine.

 

[Yellowbeard]

Originally posted by: beray
Cut the 6-pin connectors off then splice the 8-pin adapter in their place with the total final cable length remains the same and you won't need to worry about permanence.

IMO, this is really bad advice to hand out and for a variety of reasons.

 

[tomoyo]

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard

Originally posted by: beray
Cut the 6-pin connectors off then splice the 8-pin adapter in their place with the total final cable length remains the same and you won't need to worry about permanence.

IMO, this is really bad advice to hand out and for a variety of reasons.

Yep I concur. Never go from less pins to more when adapting something. Suicidal this is to your stuff.

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: tomoyo

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard

Originally posted by: beray
Cut the 6-pin connectors off then splice the 8-pin adapter in their place with the total final cable length remains the same and you won't need to worry about permanence.

IMO, this is really bad advice to hand out and for a variety of reasons.

Yep I concur. Never go from less pins to more when adapting something. Suicidal this is to your stuff.

It probably is a bad idea.

What with "expert extra ordinaires" not comprehending "Independently regulated" AKA voltage regulation. Even literate PSU labels had to be simplified down so "experts" could recognize 12V single-rail PSUs.

I suppose the "techie users" also likely not able to handle something as simple as splicing an 8-pin adapter.

They probably wouldn't even make sure everything works first before splicing in the adapter.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: tomoyo

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard

Originally posted by: beray
Cut the 6-pin connectors off then splice the 8-pin adapter in their place with the total final cable length remains the same and you won't need to worry about permanence.

IMO, this is really bad advice to hand out and for a variety of reasons.

Yep I concur. Never go from less pins to more when adapting something. Suicidal this is to your stuff.

It probably is a bad idea.

What with "expert extra ordinaires" not comprehending "Independently regulated" AKA voltage regulation. Even literate PSU labels had to be simplified down so "experts" could recognize 12V single-rail PSUs.

I suppose the "techie users" also likely not able to handle something as simple as splicing an 8-pin adapter.

They probably wouldn't even make sure everything works first before splicing in the adapter.

So let me get this right?
you don`t use the proper terminology, you make up your own terminology, when somebody asks you for facts or links you run and hide.....

You are setting yourself up as an EXPERT == a drip under pressure!!

Go figure.....

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

So let me get this right?
you don`t use the proper terminology, you make up your own terminology, when somebody asks you for facts or links you run and hide.....

You are setting yourself up as an EXPERT == a drip under pressure!!

Go figure.....

I don't use my own terminology. For example, I and other EEs used "Cross Regulation" , we don't normally use "crossloading".

You and your experts used "crossloading".

Ok lets stop and think for a minute for theoretical reviewers who do crossloads. Independantly regulated units get "crossloaded" because in a modern PC they will be crossloaded so this representes a more realsitic loading state than by evenly loading the unit. Take a good clamping ammeter and check your power distirubtion usage for yourself and see. The vast majority of the power draw on a modern PC is from the 12v rails, then the 5v, and finally barely any from the 3.3v.

I don't have problem with you and your experts "crossloading", but both you and your experts lacked comprehension of my "Cross Regulation".

Other than verifying truly "Independently regulated" power rails, crossloading test of "Independently regulated" power rails is for the "special" people. " --> "Independently regulated" don't crossload.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

So let me get this right?
you don`t use the proper terminology, you make up your own terminology, when somebody asks you for facts or links you run and hide.....

You are setting yourself up as an EXPERT == a drip under pressure!!

Go figure.....

I don't use my own terminology. For example, I and other EEs used "Cross Regulation" , we don't normally use "crossloading".

So now your a EE???? Let`s see there are several EE`s on these forums and I know of one named Mr Fox who might be ashamed to even admit that is what he does for a living, now that you are claiming to be an EE...rofl
You and your experts used "crossloading".

Ok lets stop and think for a minute for theoretical reviewers who do crossloads. Independantly regulated units get "crossloaded" because in a modern PC they will be crossloaded so this representes a more realsitic loading state than by evenly loading the unit. Take a good clamping ammeter and check your power distirubtion usage for yourself and see. The vast majority of the power draw on a modern PC is from the 12v rails, then the 5v, and finally barely any from the 3.3v.

I don't have problem with you and your experts "crossloading", but both you and your experts lacked comprehension of my "Cross Regulation".

Other than verifying truly "Independently regulated" power rails, crossloading test of "Independently regulated" power rails is for the "special" people. " --> "Independently regulated" don't crossload.

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

So now your a EE???? Let`s see there are several EE`s on these forums and I know of one named Mr Fox who might be ashamed to even admit that is what he does for a living, now that you are claiming to be an EE...rofl

Since you and your PSU experts with SMPS text books couldn't comprehend voltage regulation in --> Voltage Regulated Power Supplies.

There ought to be someone who could read "Independently regulated" and "Dependently regulated" power rails from PSU labels eh? Ever seen 20+ yrs PSU experts who couldn't read it?

 

[mrred]

What's the deal with mentioning "SMPS text books" 500 times a day?

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: mrred
What's the deal with mentioning "SMPS text books" 500 times a day?

Quoted from world famous reviewer extra ordinaire --> "Right well my SMPS design texts say you are wrong..."

 

[Yellowbeard]

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: tomoyo

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard

Originally posted by: beray
It probably is a bad idea.

What with "expert extra ordinaires" not comprehending "Independently regulated" AKA voltage regulation. Even literate PSU labels had to be simplified down so "experts" could recognize 12V single-rail PSUs.

I suppose the "techie users" also likely not able to handle something as simple as splicing an 8-pin adapter.

They probably wouldn't even make sure everything works first before splicing in the adapter.

What I am talking about is you offering advice to people that could create a potentially dangerous situation if done incorrectly. There's also the voided warranty. No responsible representative from any company would suggest that a person do these things so, it is a bad idea.

And, I can't understand why you want to bring some other public spat with some other person into this thread. It's not worth even bringing up. Splicing and modding connectors, voiding warranties, etc has absolutely nothing to do with this thread.

PS: Are you from Orange County, CA?

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard

What I am talking about is you offering advice to people that could create a potentially dangerous situation if done incorrectly. There's also the voided warranty. No responsible representative from any company would suggest that a person do these things so, it is a bad idea.

Did I not agree with you? --> "It probably is a bad idea".

Yes, it is much safer for you to assume that your customers by default are retarded techies and not got any clue to what they are doing.

Moding of any kind is for techies who used their brains to decide whatever it is they wanted to do, despite what you and your company wanted. I don't care what Intel said when I modify my Intel mobo.

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard
And, I can't understand why you want to bring some other public spat with some other person into this thread. It's not worth even bringing up. Splicing and modding connectors, voiding warranties, etc has absolutely nothing to do with this thread.

Yes I recognized that you and your company preferred to assume that your customer which I am is ignorant and stupid instead in a thread like this one.

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...EYWORDFRM=&STARTPAGE=2

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard
This thread is about answering spdfreaks question. So, when doing that it helps to have data or something to back up your statements.

What part do you not understand about the methodology???

http://www.hardocp.com/article...wxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard
PS: Are you from Orange County, CA?

I'm from Hawaii, Texas, and northern CA. Any more personal info you wanted?

 

[Yellowbeard]

No, I already have way more input from you than wanted or needed. Thanks.

 

[beray]

So did you finally comprehend "Independently regulated" and "crossloading"?

 

[Quiksilver]

Why is beray even here still? I could have swore everyone on the PSU section already knows he's a troll...