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  • thermaltake tr2
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November 22, 2013 2:03:53 AM

Hi community
I recently build a gaming computer for myself after 5 years of using q6600, my question: is my psu enough for my components ?
When I am on normal use such as watching movies/some autocad/inventor my whole system is very quiet, when I start playing BF3 the psu makes the most noise in my case (just the fan noise no grinding/clicking and blows out hot air). after playing bf3 for 40 minutes my temps for cpu is 75 average, gpu 73 avg, hdd 40.
is it enough or am I pushing the psu to its limits ?
Thank you, my first post, let me know if I am missing something

Specs:
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 500W
Motherboard: ASUS Z87-A
CPU: i7 4770K
CPU Cooler: Stock at the moment (ordered NH-U14S from newegg.ca 5 days no update from Purolator, another issue )
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 OC
Ram: Corsair Vengeance 2 x 4GB
Case: Zalman Z11 (non-plus)
Fans: one front intake, one back exhaust (both zalman came with the case).
HDD: Seagate 750 GB (from old pc)
SSD: Samsung 840 Series 120 GB

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a c 153 ) Power supply
November 22, 2013 2:10:03 AM

If you look at this list, it breaks down power supplies into tier categories 1-5. Yours is listed as a tier 5.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...

Tier five - Replace immediately. These units are NOT recommended for any system, no matter the purpose. Reference to higher tiered models for a better and potentially money-saving unit
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November 22, 2013 2:21:09 AM

exactly just got a msg from dottorent about it gonna order a modular one do you prefer any ? within 60-80 range maybe ?
and how many watts for my system ? 650 ? thx
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a c 153 ) Power supply
November 22, 2013 2:28:23 AM

Antec TruePower Classic 550W $49.99 after mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
It's gold certified and made by Seasonic, arguably the best PSU maker right now.

edit: didn't see you wanted modular, let's see what I can find...

Antec TruePower Classic 550W $49.99 after mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
It's gold certified and made by Seasonic, arguably the best PSU maker right now.

edit: didn't see you wanted modular, let's see what I can find...

Semi Modular, meaning the 24pin and 8pin are not modular, but every other connector is.
PC Power & Cooling 600W $57.99 after mail in rebate. Made by Seasonic
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pc-power--cooling-power-su...

For FULL modular
XFX Pro 750W $99.99 - made by Seasonic. Overkill, but a great price.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbef...

I've seen people recommending this power supply too. It's made by FSP, another company with a good reputation.
EVGA NEX650G Gold rated and fully modular. $69.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pg065...
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November 22, 2013 2:50:00 AM

thx for it man im in canada so prices are higher but i will look into it before my tr2 fries something lol
i was thinking abt this : Antec HCG-620M 620W for 99 at newegg ncix canada ?
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November 22, 2013 3:20:57 AM

Gonna order it so I can get it by next week thanks for your help
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