PSU help needed

nUM47

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i am little confuse. i am planning to buy a new PC. the specs will be one in the both below:

1
Intel Core i7™ Nehalem 920 2.66 Ghz
ASUS Rampage II GENE
CORSAIR XMS3 3GB (3 x 1GB)

nVidia GTX 260
Combo DVD
CM V8 Cooler
800 GB HDD
2

Intel Core i7™ Nehalem 920 2.66 Ghz
ASUS Rampage II GENE
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB)
nVidia GTX 275
Combo DVD
CM V8 Cooler
1 TB HDD


How much Power i need... Mean which PSU i need that can handle both specs? 600W is enough?? plz guys guide me thanks
 
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Faisal

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if u are talking about cm 600w then maybe it can run ur system but a better psu is recommended and for ur config go with either gtx 275 or 4890 but if u want to use two gpus then xfire 4890!
 

Voodoo

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Although your system will run on Corsair 620 watt, i would say get Corsair 750 watt for safe side,
it will be sufficient if you go for extreme overclocking as well as it will handle a wide range of Fans/LED Fans, etc..

another thing, you mentioned 2 x2 GB Ram in your 2nd RIG, which is not suitable for Corei7 setup, it might work but it better to get 3 x 1 or 3 x 2 Ram for Corei7 due to its support of Triple channel memory
 

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I think a 600 watt would be good but you should consider future proofing. In any case, Google psu calculator to give you a rough estimate
 

nUM47

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no planning for xfire or SLI.just tell me ... which PSU is recommended for both specs?

---------- Post added at 10:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:24 AM ----------

650 watt is enough for both specs abobobobobbilly :p
 

Faisal

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go as abobilly suggested corsair is better but if u wana save few bucks the other one is better!

---------- Post added at 10:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 AM ----------

no planning for xfire or SLI.just tell me ... which PSU is recommended for both specs?

---------- Post added at 10:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:24 AM ----------

650 watt is enough for both specs abobobobobbilly
If u dont wana overclock ur pc like hell!:p
 

abobobilly

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no planning for xfire or SLI.just tell me ... which PSU is recommended for both specs?

---------- Post added at 10:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:24 AM ----------

650 watt is enough for both specs abobobobobbilly :p
You said there is no problem of budget right?
Then go for Voodoo's suggestion.
If there is a budget problem .... then go with mine :lol: (atleast it you can save A FEW bucks with it) ..
No comments on CM600watt, because i dont trust that PSU and never read any reviews about it either (If you are trying to refer to a cheap 600watt PSU)
 

nUM47

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ok...thanks...

---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 AM ----------

and last thing.. which brand?
 

Faisal

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Bro check my specs a cm 600w cant even handle these things while overclocked and u are expecting to run a gtx 275 on it!
go with abobilly suggestion!

---------- Post added at 10:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:41 AM ----------

ok...thanks...

---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 AM ----------

and last thing.. which brand?
Corsair is better if i want to pay a few bucks!
 

abobobilly

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ok the answer is. 650W is enough for your PC. rite?
Yes its enough, also if you want to Overclock.
But as i said, Voodoo told you right. Be on the safe side IF there is no budget problem. But if think that paying extra for 750watt is not right, then ofcourse the 650watt is still more than enough for your needs.
 

nUM47

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yea i dont want to overclock..i am happy LOL...ok thanks guys ...love u PG... i am in US...i will PC equipments from here... thanks again.... 650 wattt i am comingggggg
 

abobobilly

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yea i dont want to overclock..i am happy LOL...ok thanks guys ...love u PG... i am in US...i will PC equipments from here... thanks again.... 650 wattt i am comingggggg
You are getting a Rampage II Gene with a freaking Core i7 and you are saying that you DONT WANT TO OVERCLOCK :eek:
lol
Time will tell bro :popcorn:
good luck with your purchase :wink2:
 

Faisal

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In clear words u are pissing on core i7 legacy if u are not overclocking it specialy with an Asus mobo if u were choosing intel one then case would have been diffrent!

---------- Post added at 11:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:59 AM ----------

BTW why are u not getting core i5!
 

Sire Ahsan

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@num47

PLEASE dont spend on such an expensive motherboard if you are not going to overclock.

I suggest you get a cheaper motherboard, a Gigabyte P45 based motherboard instead ... with a Corsair 750w PSU ... and get a GTX285 instead. Same karcha ... lots more performance!
 
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