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jandlecack

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Originally posted by: soonerproud
Originally posted by: jandlecack
How so? Either you provide something to back this claim up, or you stop bringing it up. The Corsair TX750W is 80+ certified and ... there is no 700W Corsair.

Why don't you start backing your claims up? Antec rates at continous power, they are the only PSU maker to do so at this time. Antec advertises this because it gives them an edge over most other PSU makers because most still rate peak. Now prove me wrong or get on with your day. Unless Corsair and others just started rating continous, you have to go off of past history and all these companies use peak power to rate their supplies.

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The general 700 Watt Corsair was an example, not indicative of an actual model.

Seriously, I have no idea where you are coming from with this "continuous" power stuff. If your PSU is rated at 500W, no matter if that's continuous or peak, you will hardly be able to extract 700W from it. It will have some leeway toward 600W, but above that even for a Corsair PSU it will drop volts.

On the other hand, whether you have 500W continuous, or 700W peak, your PSU only draws what you need anyway. If a 700W Corsair drew 500W for the system which it needs, then your antec won't do ANY better. If a 500W Corsair drew 500W (100% peak), your antec won't do ANY better. This is because Corsair is a bloody good brand, so are Silverstone, Thermaltake, BFG, and yes antec. But this continuous bullshit is a marketing gimmick and I'm surprised you buy into that.

Here's some testing results of the HX620: http://www.hardocp.com/article...l?art=MTMwMSw0LCw4MA==

Peak or no peak, you will get all the 620W out of it. 80+ eff., a good brand ensure this. Also note: no vdrop.
 

soonerproud

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Originally posted by: jandlecack
Seriously, I have no idea where you are coming from with this "continuous" power stuff. If your PSU is rated at 500W, no matter if that's continuous or peak, you will hardly be able to extract 700W from it. It will have some leeway toward 600W, but above that even for a Corsair PSU it will drop volts.

On the other hand, whether you have 500W continuous, or 700W peak, your PSU only draws what you need anyway. If a 700W Corsair drew 500W for the system which it needs, then your antec won't do ANY better. If a 500W Corsair drew 500W (100% peak), your antec won't do ANY better. This is because Corsair is a bloody good brand, so are Silverstone, Thermaltake, BFG, and yes antec. But this continuous bullshit is a marketing gimmick and I'm surprised you buy into that.

Here's some testing results of the HX620: http://www.hardocp.com/article...l?art=MTMwMSw0LCw4MA==

Peak or no peak, you will get all the 620W out of it. 80+ eff., a good brand ensure this. Also note: no vdrop.

Jack, why don't you just read the sticky in the PSU section on how they are rated and quit your crap. You seem to have a hard time understanding the difference between the way Antec rates it's supplies and the rest of the companies rate theirs. Take it up with Antec if you think they are wrong because THEY ARE THE ONES MAKING THESE CALIMS IN THEIR ADVERTISING.

Antec prints it's continuous power rating on the box, meaning it can run at the rated speed all day long.

Corsair and others use the industry standard and rate PEAK which means that it can only sustain what is printed on the box for seconds to up to a minute without failure.

Did I make it clear enough for you now? Read the continuous rating on the label and then compare it to what is printed on the actual box of most PSU suppliers and they are completely different. With Antec it is the SAME!

Stop your trolling, you are wrong and I am getting sick of your crap. Now PROVE ME WRONG OR GET ON WITH YOUR DAY.

We know you like modular and nothing else exist as far as you are concerned. We also know you just can't grasp the difference between the continuous and peak ratings.
 

jandlecack

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Originally posted by: soonerproud
Originally posted by: jandlecack
Seriously, I have no idea where you are coming from with this "continuous" power stuff. If your PSU is rated at 500W, no matter if that's continuous or peak, you will hardly be able to extract 700W from it. It will have some leeway toward 600W, but above that even for a Corsair PSU it will drop volts.

On the other hand, whether you have 500W continuous, or 700W peak, your PSU only draws what you need anyway. If a 700W Corsair drew 500W for the system which it needs, then your antec won't do ANY better. If a 500W Corsair drew 500W (100% peak), your antec won't do ANY better. This is because Corsair is a bloody good brand, so are Silverstone, Thermaltake, BFG, and yes antec. But this continuous bullshit is a marketing gimmick and I'm surprised you buy into that.

Here's some testing results of the HX620: http://www.hardocp.com/article...l?art=MTMwMSw0LCw4MA==

Peak or no peak, you will get all the 620W out of it. 80+ eff., a good brand ensure this. Also note: no vdrop.

Jack, why don't you just read the sticky in the PSU section on how they are rated and quit your crap. You seem to have a hard time understanding the difference between the way Antec rates it's supplies and the rest of the companies rate theirs. Take it up with Antec if you think they are wrong because THEY ARE THE ONES MAKING THESE CALIMS IN THEIR ADVERTISING.

Antec prints it's continuous power rating on the box, meaning it can run at the rated speed all day long.

Corsair and others use the industry standard and rate PEAK which means that it can only sustain what is printed on the box for seconds to up to a minute without failure.

Did I make it clear enough for you now? Read the continuous rating on the label and then compare it to what is printed on the actual box of most PSU suppliers and they are completely different. With Antec it is the SAME!

Stop your trolling, you are wrong and I am getting sick of your crap. Now PROVE ME WRONG OR GET ON WITH YOUR DAY.

We know you like modular and nothing else exist as far as you are concerned. We also know you just can't grasp the difference between the continuous and peak ratings.

My point is that whether it's rated at peak or continuous, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE if both provide the same day-to-day wattage? You just don't get it. The Corsair HX620 will run at 620W all day long just fine. Read the review. Check its awards. It's one of the best power supplies in the market. Now stop being so defensive and trying to justify your purchase.

Plus,
THEY ARE THE ONES MAKING THESE CALIMS IN THEIR ADVERTISING.

I rest my case. Going to end it here. Wish you the best with your system, entropy! The Corsair is a great choice.

Oh and I don't think the 275 is worth the extra dough. Go with a 260 and you're more likely to have more cash in the future to upgrade earlier than you would otherwise.
 

entropy1982

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Thanks everyone for your advice. And guys please don't argue we are here to help each other :) You guys are all awesome and are right in your own ways... Love you all
 

soonerproud

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OK jack I get your point and I think we are now on the same page. I wasn't trying to justify my purchase, I was just trying to get the OP to look a little closer to actual specs before deciding. The Corsair is a great PSU, no doubt about that.

 

entropy1982

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Pulled the trigger guys thank you for your help :)


I will get the SATA cables with the DVD and Hard drives right?

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soonerproud

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The SATA cables will be included with the Mother Board. You might want to check the specifications of the MB to make certain you are getting enough cables. Cheaper MB's tend to only ship two and more expensive ones will ship as many as six.

Edit:

Just googled the MB and it looks like it only comes with 2 SATA cables. If you need more you might want to get the order in quick to make certain they arrive at the same time as your other parts.
 

soonerproud

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Should work just fine. Mine are angled like that too and it comes in real handy for proper cable management.
 

entropy1982

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Hey guys just wanted to give you an update. I couldn't resist and got a dell 3007wfp-hc so I had to get a second gtx 260 and a corsair 850tx I will have to rma the 620hx I guess and eat the restocking/shipping :)