Seasonic Platinum SS-1050 or SS-1200

[davidst99]

Hi,

I'm looking at gettinga new Seasonic PSU. Newegg has a deal for 10% plus a rebate on the Seasonic Platinum PSUs. There's only a $17 after discount and rebate between the Seasonic Platinum SS-1050 and SS-1200. I used the Extreme Power Supply Calulator and put in my current system and my hypothetical upgrades. It recommended a 1025 watt PSU. Would I by wasting engery if I get the 1200 Watt PSU over the 1050 PSU? I would lke to get the 1200W for the extra headroom but if cost more on my electricity bill it might not be worth it. Thanks for any suggestions.

David

 

[Ayah]

you should list out the rest of your computer. you'd need to be running like three+ video cards to really need 1kW+ supplies.

a power supply will only consume as much energy as the computer it's connected to will draw minus conversion losses.

 

[i7Baby]

See http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page678.htm

Jonny Guru has given the 1200W a score of 9.8. Both would be excellent. Get one with a Wattage to match your build.