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Dual-core power supply recommendations

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sheltem

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Hi, I plan on upgrading my system to dual-core within the next couple of months. Is my Antec TruePower 380 good enough for it? I've read that the dual +12v railings are very important. In my current system I am running (w/o issues) :

Athlon64 2800+ (754) (oc'ed to 2000mhz)
5 hds
Geforce 6800GT
SB Audigy 2

 
If you dont plan on ocing....That 6800GT with an oc'd X2 IMHO will not be good enough...I have aready seen it fail with that setup, personally....
 
I'm having a real problem using a Thermaltake 480W powersupply with an X2 4400 and an X800XL. So I probably am going to say venture on the side of caution and get a good quality powersupply so you don't have to change it out later like I am having to do now.
 
sheltem,

The rig in the sig overstressed a few Antec Truepower 430's. A bigger and more stable PSU is a wise choice, esp. if you plan to OC.

Results may vary, but nowadays, the True 380 is really just an entry level PSU for an enthusiast.
 
My honest reocmmendation, when you upgrade to dual core, budget $100-$125 for a good 500+ Watt power supply. I personally have an Antec TruePower 550 pushing my system below. Before that I had a Chiefmax? or some other crap brand 500W power supply that was giving me grief, and causing an unstable/dangerous (for my hardware) system. Spent $100 on newegg for a top tier PS and haven't looked back since.

The PS is one of the most overlooked/underestimated components in a system, but ironically is just about the most important!
 
A nice Fotron or high quality antec, or OCZ (they seem to be popular around here) is a must for a dual-core set up. Even AMD's suck down the juice.
 
Originally posted by: Pabster
PC Power And Cooling.

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$200-$500
= most of us are not made of money
/reopen thread 😛

arguably the best PS's available though. If I had one in the budget I definately go for it.
 
Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Originally posted by: Pabster
PC Power And Cooling.

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$200-$500
= most of us are not made of money
/reopen thread 😛

arguably the best PS's available though. If I had one in the budget I definately go for it.
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They have an 1100 watt PSU. 😱
 
Using a Enermax Noisetaker 485W for the box in my sig. The voltage readings barely twitch no matter what stress I put on it, compared to an Antec TP 430W I used in my old rig.

The downside: the 80mm exhaust fan is a bit too noisy for being called "noisetaker" even at very low rpm (its temperature controlled, but can manually be throttled as well). But I guess I only notice that because the PSU fans keep spinning even after the box is turned off, until temps fall below 40°C inside the PSU.


 
Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
A nice Fotron or high quality antec, or OCZ (they seem to be popular around here) is a must for a dual-core set up. Even AMD's suck down the juice.
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Actually the dual-core X2's take less than the 130 NM Athlon64's, but more than the 90nm Athlon64's. At stock for a 3800, it could probably handle that 6800GT, but OC'ed is another story.

I would say 450-480 450 Fortron is really a 400 (I know I just got one). The Antec 480 is really a 480.
 
Originally posted by: Markfw900
Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
A nice Fotron or high quality antec, or OCZ (they seem to be popular around here) is a must for a dual-core set up. Even AMD's suck down the juice.
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Actually the dual-core X2's take less than the 130 NM Athlon64's, but more than the 90nm Athlon64's. At stock for a 3800, it could probably handle that 6800GT, but OC'ed is another story.

I would say 450-480 450 Fortron is really a 400 (I know I just got one). The Antec 480 is really a 480.
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I have seen rigs running an X2 4400+ overclocked with a 7800 GTX using the Antec SP 500 watt (which I believe is a 480) so that is the psu I got for $50. I think they normally run about $70 but they are great psu's and perfect for running in a Antec P180 case. Their 80mm fans on both ends work well for pulling air through the lower thermal chamber as opposed to the usual fan on the bottom setup.

I have no idea how much a skt 754 setup uses but I have a friend running a A64 3400+ with a radeon 9600 pro on a old Enermax 350. We had to use this psu as the generic 400 watt he had was not enough to power the system. Not sure how this compares to a X2 but those old 350's are still decent psu's...

-spike
 
antec tpII 550 has been serving me well, rig in sig. you can normally get them for ~90. my last one cost me 80 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Markfw900
Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
A nice Fotron or high quality antec, or OCZ (they seem to be popular around here) is a must for a dual-core set up. Even AMD's suck down the juice.
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Actually the dual-core X2's take less than the 130 NM Athlon64's, but more than the 90nm Athlon64's. At stock for a 3800, it could probably handle that 6800GT, but OC'ed is another story.

I would say 450-480 450 Fortron is really a 400 (I know I just got one). The Antec 480 is really a 480.
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really? Then I should still be okay with my True Power 400. I ran my clawhammer up to 2.5 with that thing and the volts held up.
 
Originally posted by: Spike
Originally posted by: Markfw900
Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
A nice Fotron or high quality antec, or OCZ (they seem to be popular around here) is a must for a dual-core set up. Even AMD's suck down the juice.
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Actually the dual-core X2's take less than the 130 NM Athlon64's, but more than the 90nm Athlon64's. At stock for a 3800, it could probably handle that 6800GT, but OC'ed is another story.

I would say 450-480 450 Fortron is really a 400 (I know I just got one). The Antec 480 is really a 480.
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I have seen rigs running an X2 4400+ overclocked with a 7800 GTX using the Antec SP 500 watt (which I believe is a 480) so that is the psu I got for $50. I think they normally run about $70 but they are great psu's and perfect for running in a Antec P180 case. Their 80mm fans on both ends work well for pulling air through the lower thermal chamber as opposed to the usual fan on the bottom setup.

I have no idea how much a skt 754 setup uses but I have a friend running a A64 3400+ with a radeon 9600 pro on a old Enermax 350. We had to use this psu as the generic 400 watt he had was not enough to power the system. Not sure how this compares to a X2 but those old 350's are still decent psu's...

-spike
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I would trust an enermax 350 over a POWMAX eleventy billion, because of the name. You know that powmax is going to pop, and enermax makes good stuff.
 
Originally posted by: Markfw900
Actually the dual-core X2's take less than the 130 NM Athlon64's, but more than the 90nm Athlon64's. At stock for a 3800, it could probably handle that 6800GT, but OC'ed is another story.

I would say 450-480 450 Fortron is really a 400 (I know I just got one). The Antec 480 is really a 480.
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Yeah that's the thing. Once you start overclocking the power consumption begins to increase exponentially. Once you hit 2.6 and beyond it SOARS.

Just something to consider 😀
 
Originally posted by: sheltem
phew, would this Forton 450w be good enough? The price is right for me 🙂
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Usually you get what you pay for, but Forton has a good reputation. The specs look decent too... independant +12 volt rails with 18A on each. Not bad.
 
Using an Enermax EG465P-VE, rated at 430W. I've a simple setup. If you plan on keeping all 5 of your HDs, adding that video card of yours, I seriously say get a good quality 500W PSU. Don't settle for anything less. Enermax, OCZ, Antec, and whatever else people trust and recommend, go for it.
 
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