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Require upgrade over TX650V2 to power my crossfirex setup

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mandarpalshikar
mandarpalshikar Original post #1
Dec 28, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Friends... take a look at my rig in signature and suggest a solid PSU. Budget - around 10k.
Reason is that I'm worried if I OC my gfx cards along with proccy, TX650V2 wont be able to provide enough juice to them, its more than a year old now. I will be adding two 120MM Fans as well in my case to improve temps. I was thinking about TX850V2 for VFM... but would invest more money if a 1000 watts PSU will make real difference in OCing.


One thing to note... the PSU has to be at most 180mm depth as my case in RV03.

Here are some which I'm thinking about -

CORSAIR SMPS-850TX
CORSAIR SMPS 750AXUK
CORSAIR SMPS 850 AXUK
COOLER MASTER SMPS SILENT PRO M2 1000W
R
Dec 28, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Man a 1000 watt quality psu can power a quad sli or crossfire setup.I suggest you go with corsair 750ax or even 750hx.
mandarpalshikar
Dec 28, 2012 at 10:39 PM
^^ I would be OCing everything... i.e. 3570k, 2 GFXs and RAM sticks. And wont be buying another PSU in at least some years :)
There is a possibility of me adding 1 more SSD and a 2TB HDD.
anirbandd
Dec 28, 2012 at 10:50 PM
850W would be good even if you add SSD and HDD.. but just to make it future safe, go for the 1000W.

and if you wanna go the high efficiency way, calculate your highest total power consumption and then take a PSU with double the power rating. if you see PSU Efficiency vs Load [Power o/p from PSU] graphs, you will notice thta the efficiency is highest when the Load is half of the PSU rating.
mandarpalshikar
Dec 28, 2012 at 11:01 PM
I used PSUcalc and it showed my requirement to be 745 watts. Now there only one 1500 watts PSU I know of and I can't afford it as it costs 20k - SMPS

So I would settle for AX850 or CM Silent Pro M2 1000W. Which one is better ?
anirbandd
Dec 28, 2012 at 11:09 PM
745 -> 850 - too much on the borderline. better be safe and go for the 1000W. better if you get any 1200W.
mandarpalshikar
Dec 28, 2012 at 11:23 PM
My budget is 13k max stretched.. so 1200W wont be possible.
tkin
tkin #8
Dec 29, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Get a TX850V2, its enough for anything, even GTX580SLI(the most power hungry card out there).

PS: Online power calculators overestimates way too much.
mandarpalshikar
Dec 29, 2012 at 12:23 AM
^^ I used this - PSUCalc - Home got link from sumon.

Is there any modular one available in the price bracket of TX850V2 ?
101gamzer
101gamzer #10
Dec 29, 2012 at 12:32 AM
See if can get a hold of Seasonic X850 it costs around 10k if im not wrong they are the best in their class and VFM .
Thetrueblueviking
Dec 29, 2012 at 12:35 AM
I think even TX 750 V2 will be enough for 7950 CF (20% OC)+ 3570k running at 5ghz + 8 fans and 2-3 hdds.

And since you re not going to OC that much, its on the safe side as well.
mandarpalshikar
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:10 AM
If 750 is enough then I can go for AX750 ... I need a modular one to reduce the wiring and improve airflow since I use an air cooling cabinet. Will never be moving to liquid cooling.
Ohhh boys... its too much confusing. The thing is I don't want to end up in a situation where in I would thing that "I should've bought 100 or 200 wats more for 3k".

See if can get a hold of Seasonic X850 it costs around 10k if im not wrong they are the best in their class and VFM .

What about Seasonic's warranty and service ?

Its available for 11.4 k at flipkart but then much better Corsair AX850 is at 12.5k at mdcomputers.in
havoknation
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:31 AM
If 750 is enough then I can go for AX750 ... I need a modular one to reduce the wiring and improve airflow since I use an air cooling cabinet. Will never be moving to liquid cooling.
Ohhh boys... its too much confusing. The thing is I don't want to end up in a situation where in I would thing that "I should've bought 100 or 200 wats more for 3k".



What about Seasonic's warranty and service ?

Its available for 11.4 k at flipkart but then much better Corsair AX850 is at 12.5k at mdcomputers.in

Seasonic warranty in India is handled by tirupati and they give replacement as a RMA. So dont worry about Seasonic warranty though I would advise you to go for Seasonic 850KM Gold.
Thetrueblueviking
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:37 AM
AX 750 will be more than enough.

Also have a look - Tx750 or tx850 for CF-7970s, OC-i5-3570k - Power-Supplies-PC-Cases-Case-Mods - CPU-Components
mandarpalshikar
Dec 29, 2012 at 11:37 AM
I would go with Corsair AX850 or Seasonic 850KM to be on safer side.
B
Dec 29, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Theres a ax1200 for sale on olx, the guy is from madurai/madaras... But the thong is hea selling it for 7500 try and talk to him but be sure hes legit before doing any deal. Also if you can try to have a hand to hand deal.

Off-topic: if you consider selling your psu, consiser contacting me :-D
mandarpalshikar
Dec 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Theres a ax1200 for sale on olx, the guy is from madurai/madaras... But the thong is hea selling it for 7500 try and talk to him but be sure hes legit before doing any deal. Also if you can try to have a hand to hand deal.

Off-topic: if you consider selling your psu, consiser contacting me :-D

It seems he is quoting 12k and its 1 yr old.
Let me get hands on new PSU and I'll PM you and post the pics in bazaar section.
The Incinerator
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:07 PM
CORSAIR SMPS 850 AXUK since you have the budget other wise the TX 850V2 is great too. Though rated at 850 watts both can do over 900 watts at 45°C.
d6bmg
d6bmg #19
Dec 29, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Dude, Get AX850.
GPU, CPUs are becoming power efficient day by day, and you won't possibily be needing more than 850Watts of power in coming days regardless of setup you have (unless you plan to quadfire or quad-SLI).

Get a TX850V2, its enough for anything, even GTX580SLI(the most power hungry card out there).

PS: Online power calculators overestimates way too much.

TX 850V2 is one of the biggest mess of cable released by Corsair. :p

I would go with Corsair AX850 or Seasonic 850KM to be on safer side.

Avoid seasonic, unless you want to face possible problems during RMA.
mandarpalshikar
Dec 29, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Agreed.. zeroed in on AX850 & Seasonic KM850.
havoknation is checking if he can get AX850 arranged else I'll get Seasonic KM850 from him which he can arrange in 2-3 days.
d6bmg
d6bmg #21
Dec 29, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Agreed.. zeroed in on AX850 & Seasonic KM850.
havoknation is checking if he can get AX850 arranged else I'll get Seasonic KM850 from him which he can arrange in 2-3 days.

See my warning post about Seasonic and think twice before buying.
mandarpalshikar
Dec 29, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Dude, Get AX850.
GPU, CPUs are becoming power efficient day by day, and you won't possibily be needing more than 850Watts of power in coming days regardless of setup you have (unless you plan to quadfire or quad-SLI).



TX 850V2 is one of the biggest cable mess released by Corsair. :p



Avoid seasonic, unless you want to face possible problems during RMA.

havoknation is guranteeing good service since he is the distributor for Seasonic and he knows people in Tirupati

See my warning post about Seasonic and think twice before buying.

Corsair AX850 is selling at 14k now :-(

Called mdcomputers.in, they also say its 13.5 + shipping + octroi.

Finally ordered Corsair AX850 through havoknation. Will get hands on it on Monday or Tuesday.
d6bmg
d6bmg #23
Dec 29, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Well, a good choice, at last!
Now enjoy CFX setup. :)
B
Dec 29, 2012 at 11:43 PM
OLX Mobile

This is what i was talking about, dont know if you have seen it already. The sate pf classified is in may though.
T
Jan 1, 2013 at 6:09 AM
Congrats OP. Please put up some pics and a short review when you get it.
d6bmg
d6bmg #26
Jan 1, 2013 at 12:57 PM
OLX Mobile

This is what i was talking about, dont know if you have seen it already. The sate pf classified is in may though.

I think something fishy going on there. Its too cheap. Calling the advertiser and inquiring all the details about the PSU would be the best hing to do before buying.
T
Jan 2, 2013 at 2:59 AM
@OP - You should have gone with AX1200 then as its retailing at 19k (as you paid 14k for AX850). Looking at your rig... money seems to be of no concern for you .... LOL
Please post your complete rig pics somewhere so that we can drool our eyes on it.