Psu for the i7 system.

Zillian · 05-23-2009, 06:49 PM

Hi I am going to build a new computer and have a question with a psu..

CPU: i7 920
Cooler: V8 cooler master
Mobo: Gigabyte x58 UP4P
HDD: WD Black caviar 640GB x 1
ODD: LG 22x SATA
VGA: Sapphire HD 4770 512mb
RAM: OCZ GOLD DDR3-1600 3x2GB
CASE: CM Storm scout

and the question is ....
I am going to use OCZ 550w Fatal1ty series to match the color with
the case's LED color.( with out that I would go with the corsair's psu)

will the psu going to be enough to run those ??
I am not going to OC that much .. 3.00~3.20 ghz ..

Tumbleweed36 · 05-23-2009, 07:13 PM

A good quality 550 should run that video card although we don't recommend the OCZ series power supplies because of some past issues with stability. I just don't know that particular OCZ supply, but looking at the specs, it seems like it might work for you and be a decent or improved quality from some of the others they sell.

Another thought, is that if you are going to overclock, you will want to be larger than a 550 watt supply.

My personal opinion is that while it may run it if not overclocked, if this were my build I would be more comfortable with like a Corsair 650 just to be safe.

Zillian · 05-24-2009, 12:43 AM

Oh,,, stability problem..

The reviews on newegg weren't that bad so..

But, yeah I think the corsair's psus are more reliable..

by the way v8 cooler master specification is telling that

180w TDP..?

it means it is going to consume about 180w when it is on full load..?

I should go with the stock fan, my friend don't want to spend over $1350 including tax. (LG 23" 1080p, G11, G9, S-220)

I believe OCZ 550w will be stable without OCing.

NereusHixon · 05-24-2009, 07:12 AM

Corsair TX650 without doubt....you'll have plenty of power you can play around with...

**Tyree** · 05-24-2009, 07:37 AM

180w TDP--TDP refers to Thermal Design Power.
180W is what ThermalTake claims the cooler can dissipate.

05-23-2009, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zillian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Vista 32bit	Psu for the i7 system. Hi I am going to build a new computer and have a question with a psu.. CPU: i7 920 Cooler: V8 cooler master Mobo: Gigabyte x58 UP4P HDD: WD Black caviar 640GB x 1 ODD: LG 22x SATA VGA: Sapphire HD 4770 512mb RAM: OCZ GOLD DDR3-1600 3x2GB CASE: CM Storm scout and the question is .... I am going to use OCZ 550w Fatal1ty series to match the color with the case's LED color.( with out that I would go with the corsair's psu) will the psu going to be enough to run those ?? I am not going to OC that much .. 3.00~3.20 ghz ..

05-23-2009, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Re: Psu for the i7 system. A good quality 550 should run that video card although we don't recommend the OCZ series power supplies because of some past issues with stability. I just don't know that particular OCZ supply, but looking at the specs, it seems like it might work for you and be a decent or improved quality from some of the others they sell. Another thought, is that if you are going to overclock, you will want to be larger than a 550 watt supply. My personal opinion is that while it may run it if not overclocked, if this were my build I would be more comfortable with like a Corsair 650 just to be safe. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 05-23-2009 at 07:15 PM.

05-24-2009, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zillian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Vista 32bit	Re: Psu for the i7 system. Oh,,, stability problem.. The reviews on newegg weren't that bad so.. But, yeah I think the corsair's psus are more reliable.. by the way v8 cooler master specification is telling that 180w TDP..? it means it is going to consume about 180w when it is on full load..? I should go with the stock fan, my friend don't want to spend over $1350 including tax. (LG 23" 1080p, G11, G9, S-220) I believe OCZ 550w will be stable without OCing.

05-24-2009, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
NereusHixon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: India Posts: 40 OS: WinXP SP2	Re: Psu for the i7 system. Corsair TX650 without doubt....you'll have plenty of power you can play around with...

05-24-2009, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,646 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Psu for the i7 system. 180w TDP--TDP refers to Thermal Design Power. 180W is what ThermalTake claims the cooler can dissipate. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.