Is my psu large enough

michael112 · May 21, 2013

Is my psu large enough for 4 more 120mm case fans, an evo 212, and an over clock to the video card and processor. I have an Antec hcg 620m. I have an Intel i5-3570k, gigabyte ga z77x-d3h, 2x4gb corsair vengeance lp ram, 1tb Hdd, an optical drive, a Wifi card, and 2 120mm led case fans. My case is an msi interceptor stealth series.

Novuake · May 21, 2013

Sounds like it. But what Graphics card do you have?

Goodeggray · May 21, 2013

The gpu is going to need the most current.

jnkweaver · May 21, 2013

Except for the GTX590, GTX690, 6990, and 7990, that PSU will drive any single GPU system. Good choice!

michael112 · May 21, 2013

Sorry I thought I listed it, it's a Gtx 670. Also when I used a power calculator it said I'd need a new psu after 1 year because of its power depreciation. Also these are the fans I was going to purchase gelid wing uv 12. It won't let me link them but they are on sale for $10 cad.

Novuake · May 21, 2013

michael112 :

NO WAY! LOL that is a very high quality PSU, you will be fine for ever the next gen top range cards probably.

michael112 · May 22, 2013

So i'm safe to overclock and install new fans? Do you know how long my psu will last if the gpu and cpu are on full load for 8 hours a day everyday? It's a theoretical question but gives a good example of it's longevity.

Novuake · May 22, 2013

michael112 :

Yes PERFECTLY safe, even for an extreme OC(well as safe as OCing can be).

As long as the lifetime of the PSU, which is 5+ years. Unless you have dodgy power at your home.

Its a high quality PSU that actually delivers more than its rated wattage. So capacitor aging really does not apply.

Goodeggray · May 22, 2013

Antec has a 3 year warranty on the psu so at least 3 years to maybe 5 or 6 years.

michael112 · May 22, 2013

Novuake :

michael112 :

Yes PERFECTLY safe, even for an extreme OC(well as safe as OCing can be).

As long as the lifetime of the PSU, which is 5+ years. Unless you have dodgy power at your home.

Its a high quality PSU that actually delivers more than its rated wattage. So capacitor aging really does not apply.

Ok thanks, this is my first build so i'm paranoid about things breaking.

Novuake · May 22, 2013

No problem, first build are always like that. Have fun!

Goodeggray · May 22, 2013

All capacitors age. Capacitors will break down more when not in use than being constantly used.

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