Antec 900, OCZ PSU, and WC

[tuxify]

Nah...at that point, the setup gets pretty complicated. Up to you, though.

Yeah, I guess the more tubes I use, the better the chance of a leak. If I have a big problem with keeping those parts cool, I'll think about it, but for now (not really not, but my future plans) I'll stick to radiator, reservoir, pump, CPU, and GPU.

Wow... that looks like it would work, would look good too.

If that would work, it would change my thoughts about the antec 900

lol, too bad we'll have to wait until January (if I ever get my current PC sold) for me to try it.

Still waiting on the PSU question, may have to have a post set only about the PSU.

 

[ThatGuy16]

Yeah, I guess the more tubes I use, the better the chance of a leak. If I have a big problem with keeping those parts cool, I'll think about it, but for now (not really not, but my future plans) I'll stick to radiator, reservoir, pump, CPU, and GPU.



lol, too bad we'll have to wait until January (if I ever get my current PC sold) for me to try it.

Still waiting on the PSU question, may have to have a post set only about the PSU.

The gamexstream has a neon fan and has more connectors. But for the price im sure the stealthxstream would be fine. I think the gamexstream might be made with more durable parts

But i don't know what EPS12V is, Ceewi1 should know

 

[mep916]

I've read that you need two radiators to support the NB/RAM configuration. You know, in addition to the CPU/GPU. Keep researching.

 

[tuxify]

The gamexstream has a neon fan and has more connectors. But for the price im sure the stealthxstream would be fine. I think the gamexstream might be made with more durable parts

But i don't know what EPS12V is, Ceewi1 should know

Plus, the StealthXStream is $20 cheaper, has a +$5 MIR, and free shipping. I guess we should wait until Ceewi1 checks it out. Should I PM him to check this thread?

I've read that you need two radiators to support the NB/RAM configuration. You know, in addition to the CPU/GPU. Keep researching.

Well I'll do the research if I have a problem with NB/RAM cooling.

 

[taylormsj]

IMO northbridges dont get that hot, and they have a high threshold anyway

 

[mep916]

Should I PM him to check this thread?

Sure! Why not?

Well I'll do the research if I have a problem with NB/RAM cooling.

Yeah. You'll figure it out. Nice job, Tuxify! Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[tuxify]

*Sigh* me too. Too bad I can't start it until a) I get my new build and b) get enough cash for WC. Could be next summer

 

[taylormsj]

tuxify, just a little tip, its spelt Athlon not Athalon when listing on ebay, you moght not get as many people looking for athalons
good luck with acution

 

[tuxify]

tuxify, just a little tip, its spelt Athlon not Athalon when listing on ebay, you moght not get as many people looking for athalons
good luck with acution

Omg... Thank you so much for pointing this out. I totally wouldnt've noticed this. I owe you one.

 

[ceewi1]

EPS12V refers to the presence of an 8pin CPU power connector, which is used on quite a few highend motherboards. Don't look at the ATX/EPS compatibility section on a newegg listing, it's not useful. Instead look at the Connectors section - something with a 4+4 or 4/8pin (or, at the higher end 4pin + 8pin) 12V connector is preferable, as such a PSU is well suited irrespective of whether your board uses a 4pin CPU connector or an 8pin CPU connector.

The GameXStream and the StealthXStream are very, very similar units, both based on the same FSP Epsilon platform. The differences basically come down to:

• Fewer connectors on the StealthXStream
• Different +12V regulators
• A quieter fan on the StealthXStream, which also moves less air

Of the two, I consider the StealthXStream to be the better value unit. The GameXStream 600W really isn't well priced, there are a lot of better units available for the money (the GameXStream 700W is the same price after rebate, for example).

You may have seen my list of recommendations at http://www.computerforum.com/90117-ceewi1s-psu-recommendations.html. The Corsair VX550 or anything listed after it will be fine for your system, and I'd easily take that unit over a StealthXStream 600W. The Coolermaster and better yet Etasis 750W units listed there are, IMO, much better in terms of quality and value than the GameXStream 600W/700W.

 

[tuxify]

Thanks for the reply. I have the Corsair 520W, which I assume is only a little bit lower than the VX550. I am looking for a quiet PSU, because that will probably be the loudest thing in my computer. It also needs to be able to support the 8800GTS, which I'm sure all those you pointed out will. Since the corsair VX550 is one of the cheapest you suggested, and I really like the one I have now, that would probably be the one I pick. Thanks!

 

[ThatGuy16]

The gamextreme puts out 50a as does the corsair 620w. The reason i got mine was with a promo wich made it $99

i agree with ceewi, if your not doing and SLI or anything i would get another corsair 520w like you have now... and its modular, the GameXStream has hella lots of cables

 

[ceewi1]

If you hadn't already listed the system for sale, I would have suggested keeping the HX520 you have, and putting selling your system with a cheaper PSU .

There's not much difference between the VX550 and HX520 from a quality/power output point of view, the main advantage of the HX series is the very nice modular cabling. The VX550 has a much more attractive pricetag, though.

 

[tuxify]

What does modular mean?

 

[ThatGuy16]

you can disconnect the cables you dont need

 

[mep916]

you can disconnect the cables you dont need

Yeah. That's an excellent point. Definitely get a modular PSU. With your WC configuration, you don't want all those extra cables giving you problems.

 

[tuxify]

Yeah, plus the Antec Nine Hundred is pretty small...
Problem with picking out products now, is that in January, there will be new, better products out. I guess I should pick everything out, and if I find something better, swap it out until the Q9645 comes out, when I'll buy my rig.
The 520HX then?

 

[mep916]

The 520HX then?

If you mean the VX550, then yes. Basically, whatever modular PSU ceewi1 recommends.

 

[tuxify]

No, Ceewi1 recommended the HX520 because it's modular.

 

[ceewi1]

Both the HX520 and VX550 are great PSUs, and I would say roughly equivalent in quality. The main difference is that the HX520 is modular - you can take out whichever cables you don't want. On the downside, it's ~$30 more expensive.

The real question is whether or not this feature is worth $30 to you. If so, go for the HX520. If not, stick with the VX550.