psu question
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joh06937
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the 5750 calls for a 450 watt or greater power supply. it might not actually need all of that but it really wouldn't be a good idea to try and test that. i'd maybe get a 500W psu (or a 600W if you plan on crossfiring or upgrading in the near future).
i dont plan upgrading anything expect adding an other 2 gigs of memory i guess.
this one?
ANTEC PSU 500W 8CM ATX12V2.2
it should be fine and will it fit?
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Okedokey
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The 5750 is a low powered card. The rest of the system isn't high power either. So, to answer your question, yes, my system uses 250W on the 12V rail max. That is 20A, you will have 30A available on a very high quality unit. Just don't overclock and be sure you wont want to upgrade, otherwise the 600W Corsair is next best.
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Okedokey
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You're welcome, and welcome to Computer forum!
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joh06937, its not wise to talk in watts. AMD specify that this PSU is rated as certified (http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=81) however it too has 400W, below what they claim is the minimum (http://support.amd.com/us/certified/power-supplies/Pages/listing.aspx). However it is poorer quality than the Corsair.
Just a word of advice, amperage, active PFC, efficiency, fan size, warranty and MTFB above 25oc makes a good PSU. Forget wattage.
Or simply, Corsair rule.
btw
joh06937, its not wise to talk in watts. AMD specify that this PSU is rated as certified (http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=81) however it too has 400W, below what they claim is the minimum (http://support.amd.com/us/certified/power-supplies/Pages/listing.aspx). However it is poorer quality than the Corsair.
Just a word of advice, amperage, active PFC, efficiency, fan size, warranty and MTFB above 25oc makes a good PSU. Forget wattage.
Or simply, Corsair rule.
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I'll tell ya. In the 650/850 watts the XFX is kicking butt right now. Seasonic M12D units. Good deals too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...iption=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...iption=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=
yeah, corsair does rule.
joh06937
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yeah i am not the best yet with power supplies and how to judge them. thanks for the advice though.
i heard cooler master is also pretty good brand, but i would also prefer corsair but i don't have much options here in estonia.
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i will play on 1440x900 resolution
motherboard: Gigabyte Socket AM3 GA-MA78LMT-S2
AMD Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz, 2MB, 95W, AM3 box
Crucial DDR3 PC-10600 1333MHz 2GB CL9 OEM Rendition 240-PIN 256Mx64
CLUB 3D HD5770 PCIE 1G DDR5 VGA+DVI+HDMI
maybe add an other 2gb ram.
this is the system what i will buy i have some old hdd 80gb which i dont upgrade and should fit with my new motherboard and i also have a case.
The Cooler Master GX isnt to bad. By far not one of the best, but pretty good for the price. Usually though you can get a corsair with rebates for around the same price. But as far as I know they only make a 650W and 750W, never saw a 550W. Have no idea about prices in Estonia. A good 550/650 watts should do you fine. Just make sure you get a Corsair/Antec/PC Power&Cooling/Seasonic/Silverstone/XFX or even alittle futher down Coolermaster/XClio/Mushkin/ or even a BFG but they are going out of business