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sevinic   02-10-2012 at 01:51:13 AM
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Hey guys basically I really want to upgrade my computer for gaming and I really need some opinions before I finally pay. I have asked before however now I have the ability to purchase the parts ASAP.

I have a factory made Acer AM3920 E4142.

Intel i7 2600
Intel HD 2000 Graphics
Intel H67 Express Chipset
4 GB RAM
1 TB Hard Drive
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

The integrated graphics are really quite terrible so I am deciding to purchase an ASUS Radeon HD 6850 DirectCU 790MHZ 1GB 4.0GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI DisplayPort HDMI PCI-E Video Card.

However, I need to upgrade my PSU as the one in the computer is currently only 300 W. I have been looking around and one that has caught my eye solely based on price is a Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 500W ATX 12V V2.3 Silent Power Supply 20/24PIN 120MM Fan.

However, would 500 W be enough? Any suggestions for any PSU within a range of 50-100 (Preferably 50-75) would be greatly appreciated.

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mcnumpty23   02-10-2012 at 02:08:51 AM
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your links not working

and i would go for corsair or seasonic or other good makes not coolermaster

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sevinic   02-10-2012 at 03:04:47 AM
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any links or models you could suggest?

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abekl   02-10-2012 at 03:13:39 AM
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Hi. Here's a really good PSU in your price range:
CORSAIR Gaming Series GS500 500W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified High Performance Gaming Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139033

Here's another one (this is an excellent deal)
SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817151093


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kevinbrown336   02-10-2012 at 04:41:29 AM
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I had one of these and have not one complaint! Sold the PC, but do know that it's still running strong.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339034

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asnorton44   02-10-2012 at 04:50:46 AM
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SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817151096

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sevinic   02-10-2012 at 05:04:00 AM
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actually im located in canada so any canadian newegg links would be great :D

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abekl   02-10-2012 at 05:05:04 AM
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I trust you are fully capable of taking the links we've given you and finding the same products on the NE Canada site.

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davcon   02-10-2012 at 05:08:01 AM
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sevinic wrote :

actually im located in canada so any canadian newegg links would be great :D


OCZ ZS Series 550W
http://ncix.com/products/index.php [...] omoid=1029
Newegg.ca ripoff price lol!
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6817341047


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sevinic   02-10-2012 at 05:12:24 AM
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Yes abekl I did do that so thanks for the links!

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WR2   02-10-2012 at 05:15:21 AM
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A pretty fair deal ATM.
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W $70 with $20 rebate and extra $5 off.

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WR2   02-10-2012 at 05:22:55 AM
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That price after rebate on davcon's suggested OCZ ZS 550W looks like a winner.

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WR2   02-10-2012 at 05:25:02 AM
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And it's got the good review to back up that price. OCZ ZS 550W review @ JonnyGuru

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davcon   02-10-2012 at 05:34:41 AM
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You'd be silly to pass the OZC up at that price.
All Japanese capacitors!


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sevinic   02-10-2012 at 05:35:28 AM
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I just purchased it from ncix. Thanks a lot davcon!

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WR2   02-10-2012 at 05:35:32 AM
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Actually, he'd be smart to choose the OCZ at that price.

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davcon   02-10-2012 at 05:38:03 AM
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sevinic wrote :

I just purchased it from ncix. Thanks a lot davcon!


Np! great price for a good unit:)

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paranoidae   02-10-2012 at 05:48:55 AM
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sevinic wrote :

Hey guys basically I really want to upgrade my computer for gaming and I really need some opinions before I finally pay. I have asked before however now I have the ability to purchase the parts ASAP.

I have a factory made Acer AM3920 E4142.

Intel i7 2600
Intel HD 2000 Graphics
Intel H67 Express Chipset
4 GB RAM
1 TB Hard Drive
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

The integrated graphics are really quite terrible so I am deciding to purchase an ASUS Radeon HD 6850 DirectCU 790MHZ 1GB 4.0GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI DisplayPort HDMI PCI-E Video Card.

However, I need to upgrade my PSU as the one in the computer is currently only 300 W. I have been looking around and one that has caught my eye solely based on price is a Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 500W ATX 12V V2.3 Silent Power Supply 20/24PIN 120MM Fan.

However, would 500 W be enough? Any suggestions for any PSU within a range of 50-100 (Preferably 50-75) would be greatly appreciated.



500W would be enough for a single core card. If you are planning to go the SLI route, then you would need at least 600-700w of true rated power.

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WR2   02-10-2012 at 05:50:20 AM
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He would also need a SLI capable motherboard.

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