Psu

[thedougster]

Can you guys tell me if you have heard anything good or bad about he Coolermaster Real Power 450W ATX PSU? Thinking of using it with a DFI MOBO and a 3200 venice CPU and a 6800gt.

Cheers Guys

The Dougster

 

[dhw200]

You would be better off with the OCZ Modstream 510watts

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104155

or for something a little cheaper, but also good quality, try the Thermaltake Silent Purepower 480 watter for $70

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153012

 

[diabloII]

1.) that psu isn't strong enough
2.) dhw, that thermaltake is 20pin psu, that DFI mobo needs 24, even t hough 20 would work, it isn't recommended

if you're sticking with one 6800GT, then a OCZ modstream 500 or more watts would work

if you're planning to upgrade to another 6800GT or getting the new 7800GTX or R520 core graphics card, then you should get an OCZ powerstream 500W or more

 

[dhw200]

good point about the connector, i didnt see that

 

[thedougster]

Just to clarifie but the DFI board is an ATX isn't it but it used a 24 pin connector?

The Dougster

 

[stevedub]

Yes make sure your Power supply has a native 24 pin connector. The adapter that comes with some are not recamended, nor supported by DFI. check this thread http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7619

 

[thedougster]

Thanks for that guys I am thinking of going with OCZ but cant work out what the main difference between these two are:

OCZ ModStream 520w Power Supply PCI-E
http://www.casetech.co.uk/OCZ-ModStream-520w-Power-Supply-PCI-E-p-17412.html

OCZ PowerStream 520w Power Supply inc PCI-E
http://www.casetech.co.uk/OCZ-PowerStream-520w-Power-Supply-inc-PCI-E-p-17228.html

What is the difference between the ModStream and the PowerStream range? If you look at the links you see the PowerStream is cheeper.

The Dougster

 

[003]

powerstream has more tweaking options... but its not as good because not all the cables are sheilded like the modstream. unless you are going to be tweaking voltages and stuff, the modstream is beter.

 

[stevedub]

I have the powerstream, and I'm really happy with it. It is a well built psu, and it works great for my system

 

[diabloII]

if your next upgrade is another whole different computer, then get the modstream

if your next upgrade is using the same computer except you're going to upgrade the cpu and graphics card or whatever, then get the powerstream