Hey there,
i need advice regarding PSU.
I recently got new X99 build (i7 6850k, 2x evga 1080 FTW, 32GB RAM, 2 Samsung SSDs, Corsair H105). I planned to replace these parts for the parts in my current rig (x58 build) - so i was looking to keep my case (Fractal Design Define R2) and PSU (Seasonic S12D 750W)...and then 2 WD HDDs inside and 2 Noctua fans, but thats beside the point.
I am pretty sure the PSU, if new, would be absolutely adequate for my new build. Even though it has only 2x 8pins and 2 6pins, while i need 4x 8pins for my new cards. The thing is, what about my situation, when the PSU is 6 years old? Especially in the situation, when i would like to OC both the CPU and cards and i am adding water pump on top of it compared to my previous/still current build? Should i take the bite and replace it just to be sure?
If i was about to do it, i am gonna to get new case as well, cause i can sell the old rig as a complete package (bar the HDDs inside, those i will keep obviously). I suppose it would be easier to sell and less hassle with the whole process.
Which PSU to get though? New case (very likely FD Define R5) is 109 EUROs and i would not like to spend more than 100 on PSU as well - the thing is, 750W Seasonics seem to be at least 150, more like 170/180... any other good brand i could go instead, which is cheaper, but comparable quality? I looked at Evga Supernova at cca 97 EUROs, any good? Or any other recommendation?
i need advice regarding PSU.
I recently got new X99 build (i7 6850k, 2x evga 1080 FTW, 32GB RAM, 2 Samsung SSDs, Corsair H105). I planned to replace these parts for the parts in my current rig (x58 build) - so i was looking to keep my case (Fractal Design Define R2) and PSU (Seasonic S12D 750W)...and then 2 WD HDDs inside and 2 Noctua fans, but thats beside the point.
I am pretty sure the PSU, if new, would be absolutely adequate for my new build. Even though it has only 2x 8pins and 2 6pins, while i need 4x 8pins for my new cards. The thing is, what about my situation, when the PSU is 6 years old? Especially in the situation, when i would like to OC both the CPU and cards and i am adding water pump on top of it compared to my previous/still current build? Should i take the bite and replace it just to be sure?
If i was about to do it, i am gonna to get new case as well, cause i can sell the old rig as a complete package (bar the HDDs inside, those i will keep obviously). I suppose it would be easier to sell and less hassle with the whole process.
Which PSU to get though? New case (very likely FD Define R5) is 109 EUROs and i would not like to spend more than 100 on PSU as well - the thing is, 750W Seasonics seem to be at least 150, more like 170/180... any other good brand i could go instead, which is cheaper, but comparable quality? I looked at Evga Supernova at cca 97 EUROs, any good? Or any other recommendation?