HX1050 or TT Grand 1050w?

[Sniper82]

I am looking at these used and are price the same. Of the two which would you all go with?

 

[john3850]

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=245

If I had to pick one I would take the Corsair's HX1050

 

[Jubassi]

The corsair is a fine pick sir!

 

[lehtv]

I would first re-evaluate whether I really need a 1000 watt power supply. Then, if the answer was definitely yes, I would buy a new unit with 10 year warranty.

 

[Sniper82]

Well I was running a Corsair 550w early this year when I got a 290. While gaming it was causing this PSU fan to sound like a hair dryer. So I was assuming it was due to it stressing the PSU. Tried cleaning the PSU to rule out a heat issue.

Well I got a nice deal on a Corsair 750w that replaced it and the problem went away. With prices on used 290's coming down I am considering crossfire and a 1440p monitor upgrade by the end of the year. From what I read my 750w would run crossfire but will history repeat itself on the fan noise? Thats why I am considering a 1000w which I know is more then enough.

I like a warranty but if I can get something half price I will usually roll the dice on not having one.

 

[lehtv]

Is the HX1050 you're considering the old 80+ Silver one or the 80+ Gold one?

Well I got a nice deal on a Corsair 750w that replaced it and the problem went away.

Which exact model? There are pretty big differences in noise output between different Corsair 750W units.

With prices on used 290's coming down I am considering crossfire and a 1440p monitor upgrade by the end of the year.

Hmm. I'd rather upgrade to a single 980 Ti and sell the R9 290 -
- Don't have to worry about the PSU being enough / don't have to buy a new PSU
- You'll always get better frametimes
- Much of the time you'll get equal framerates as 290 CF
- And you'll definitely have a quiet setup if you choose the right card
- And no risk of Crossfire not being well implemented or at all

If you're buying a FreeSync monitor then maybe 290 Crossfire makes sense. Although... R9 Fury is an attractive option that has the same benefits as 980 Ti, just at a 10% lower performance and cost (and 2GB less VRAM, but on 1440p with a single GPU that's fine).

Also, I have to question the idea of buying a 1000W unit now just because you're considering crossfire and 1440p. Why not buy the 1000W unit when you're definitely sure you're upgrading to 1440p, i.e. purchase the PSU and the monitor at the same time? And why not first try 1440p with a single R9 290 if you're trying to be cost effective? R9 290 is a nice card for medium settings @ 1440p, especially if using FreeSync.

From what I read my 750w would run crossfire but will history repeat itself on the fan noise?

What R9 290 model do you have and is your case cooling definitely adequate for two R9 290's? The cards could be making as much noise as the 750W PSU without particularly efficient cooling.

Also, are you sure your CPU is up to the task of running 290 CF?

 

[Sniper82]

The first corsair was a VX and the 750w a HX. The HX1050 is gold version. I've always used a single solution and just wanted to try crossfire. IMO single solution is the best option but I am also a $200-$250 kinda guy when buying video cards. I would sell this and get a 980 but I had plans of handing the 290's down to my two boys in a couple years or less as a upgrade for them if they are still working. Also one of them could use a PSU upgrade and was going to give them the HX750.

I am running a i5 4460 at the moment. I haven't actually looking into whether it is a bottleneck for 290 crossfire. I have a HAF X with a few fans won't know if cooling is adequate enough until I try I guess. I don't mind noise just don't like hair dryer noise lol. I have a Asus DirectCU non reference model. I don't know about it all. I am just debating lol.

 

[lehtv]

i5-4460 will probably be a bit of a bottleneck for 290 CF on 1440p, but not enough to warrant upgrading.

HX750 will almost certainly not be quiet at 290 CF load, but I'm not sure if it's going to be louder than the cards themselves. Asus DirectCU is undeniably sub par when it comes to non reference R9 290 cooling. I think even with the excellent airflow of your case, you're going to risk running the upper card at a noise level that's bordering on annoying. In KitGuru's test setup, a single card runs ~80C while making noticeably more noise than R9 290 coolers from Sapphire or Gigabyte. With dual cards, the upper card will heat up even more and require even higher fan speeds to stay comfortably cool, and then you have to add the noise level of the lower card as well.

http://www.kitguru.net/components/g...-direct-cu-ii-oc-review-1600p-ultra-hd-4k/29/
http://www.kitguru.net/components/g...-direct-cu-ii-oc-review-1600p-ultra-hd-4k/28/

My "final advice" is if you want to avoid an annoyingly loud setup, stick with a single GPU and your current PSU.

 

[Sniper82]

Even if I don't go crossfire would it make more sense to pay $40-50 for a decent new Corsair,Evga,ect for my son or get the Grand for $70 and give him my current 750w? I haven't heard back from the user on the HX1050 so it may be a no go on it.

He is running a cheap PSU and a core 2 duo and I am upgrading him to a i5 setup next month. Will probably upgrade his video card not long after to something mid level.

 

[FX2000]

I'm running an overclocked FX6350 & an overclocked R9 390 on an XFX 550W PSU. No noise what so ever. Just the good ol' Corsair QC.

 

[HOOfan 1]

I'm running an overclocked FX6350 & an overclocked R9 390 on an XFX 550W PSU. No noise what so ever. Just the good ol' Corsair QC.

It has nothing to do with QC.

He was using a PSU which wasn't that efficient by today's standards with an aggressive fan.

If he is using an HX750, it will be more efficient and have a better fan, meaning no noise.

Like lehtv said, I doubt the PSU with a slower RPM 120MM fan is going to be as loud as 2 graphics cars with high RPM fans.

 

[FX2000]

If OP has problems with the PSU being noisy. It's a shitty PSU. A shitty 1050W PSU will also be noisy. Get a good quality 550-600W PSU.

 

[HOOfan 1]

If OP has problems with the PSU being noisy. It's a shitty PSU. A shitty 1050W PSU will also be noisy. Get a good quality 550-600W PSU.

Except the HX1050 isn't a shitty PSU, nor is the HX750 he is already using.

The 550W he was using wasn't shitty either. It was an excellent PSU when it was made 8 years ago. Newer PSUs, just like ANY new PC component perform better.

Being noisy doesn't make the PSU shitty. Back in the day, some of the absolute best PSUs used high RPM 80mm fans. But people were more concerned with noise than performance, so the 120mm fan is king now.

 

[MrTeal]

If OP has problems with the PSU being noisy. It's a shitty PSU. A shitty 1050W PSU will also be noisy. Get a good quality 550-600W PSU.

A good quality PSU can often run at or slightly over spec, but even a top of the line 600W PSU will be struggling with two 290s. Even a completely stock 290 can pull over 250W DC on its own. I would say the 750W is much more reasonable option, and a 1000W PSU isn't out of line if he plans to OC them.