Yet another, "Help me! Buying a new computer" Question. :)
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i'd dump ur mb for this and i'd dump that psu for this.
it brings it to $45 more than ur budget (be4 mail ins), but if ur gonna upgrade u mite as well do it right! said psu if basically for 1 8800gtx and not SLi.
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Originally Posted by
mr. nails
i'd dump ur mb for
this and i'd dump that psu for
this.
it brings it to $45 more than ur budget (be4 mail ins), but if ur gonna upgrade u mite as well do it right! said psu if basically for
1 8800gtx and not SLi.
Since when did Corsair begin making PSU's? :dabs:
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Linkin Park
Since when did Corsair begin making PSU's? :dabs:
A while ago and I quite like them.
Sprocket sports a 520w version and we've used several in shop builds with no probs.
The "ribbon" type of modular cables they use is extremely easy to route neatly.
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I'm curious why do I need to spend $170 for a PSU? The last computer I built was a cheap $40 and has never gave me any problems. You don't think it would be a waste of money to spend that much? Also if I was going to spend $230 for that mobo why not just spend $20 more for that new 680i mobo?
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clocker
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Originally Posted by
Linkin Park
Since when did Corsair begin making PSU's? :dabs:
A while ago and I quite like them.
Sprocket sports a 520w version and we've used several in shop builds with no probs.
The "ribbon" type of modular cables they use is extremely easy to route neatly.
Wow, I didn't even realize it's a modular PSU... looks quite nice :) I bet the sata connectors aren't as cheap as the ones my PSU has. I already broke one without any forced pressure so if the second one goes im hooped I guess... :dry:
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imasoldier
I'm curious why do I need to spend $170 for a PSU? The last computer I built was a cheap $40 and has never gave me any problems. You don't think it would be a waste of money to spend that much? Also if I was going to spend $230 for that mobo why not just spend $20 more for that new 680i mobo?
i do recommend the 680i, but i was trying to make ur budget. why tell us a budget if u don't plain to use it. also, spending more on a psu is ALWAYS the best thing to do. it's the heart of ur system. NEVER buy a cheap pos psu! by all means, buy what u want...
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I'm sorry I'm not trying to be rude or anything. I just wanted to know the reason for spending so much on a PCU lol. The budget isn't exactly 1,500 I mean I can get it but I'm trying to stay at a $1000 and maybe a few more hundred. Do you know any other PSU's that could be closer to my other PSU price range of $70 - $90?
Edit: I also don't plan on buying SLI I don't think I will have the need for it. Don't you think one Geforce 8800gtx would be enough for a year or two?
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The reasons for spending big money on a power supply are manifold, to wit:
-Since there are no industry standards, manufacturers can (and do) inflate/misrepresent the specs on their products. The only known way to avoid a real lemon is to buy a name brand unit...which typically costs more.
Even this is no guarantee- Antec for instance, has released some real stinkers lately, but it's your best shot.
-The PSU powers everything in the PC, if it takes a dump the possiblity exists that the resulting surge could wipe out the entire computer.
-Even if the power supply doesn't obviously malfunction, little surges can cause all sorts of hair-pulling bluescreens, reboots, etc. that may not point directly at the PSU but are it's fault nonetheless.
There are only a few reviewers whose opinions I trust- the primary source would be jonnyGURU- and it would be well worth your time to check out his site.
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Thanks Clocker I will look into jonnyguru's site.
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There are only a few reviewers whose opinions I trust- the primary source would be
jonnyGURU- and it would be well worth your time to check out his site.
this is off topic, but thanks for the link!
