Dear tomshardware friends, I got a question.
During my impressive hardware career I have found myself unable to answer certain questions.
This is one of them, requires a small introduction:
I wish to build a system around the mighty and oldy 5820k due to its Windows 7 compatibility and its consumer not so friendly price.
The PC would have: the said CPU (overclocked on water), a single GPU, up to 1080 nvidia, 32 GB ram, 2 optical drives, 4 hard drives, 2 ssds, 12 fans, 1 water pump and some leds.
I originally do not want however to change my old power supply if I can help it (due to my monetary situation not being similar to Bill Gates).
I own a 8 year old (used for 5 years) Thermaltake thoughpower 700W supply (model W0106).
Here is where my question come to life:
According to anandtech (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8426/the-intel-haswell-e-cpu-review-core-i7-5960x-i7-5930k-i7-5820k-tested/3)
The CPU can reach 25 amps on the 12v rail and it means 30 is recommended.
It mentions the "EPS12V" cable. Now, my power supply is 18 amps max on each 12v rail, 56A max combined.
Does that mean its NO GOOD because it would need 30 apms on a single 12V rail or am I missing something?
I know some on you may say that a 8 year old 700W supply is not a good idea for a new build.
I hear you. I do not plan to use that PSU for longer than I have to, and I certainly do not plan to overclock on it. The reason why i ask if its safe to use is because the 5820K might get phased out relatively soon and I want to catch it before it goes puff (and its gone).
I will still need to test the hardware bought to make sure its not defective, so Id need to plug it all together for the test.
Please let me know if there is any additional information that you would need to help me figure out this question.
The case is going to be an old Kandalf LCS from thermaltake.
Thank you for your help,
A Cat.
During my impressive hardware career I have found myself unable to answer certain questions.
This is one of them, requires a small introduction:
I wish to build a system around the mighty and oldy 5820k due to its Windows 7 compatibility and its consumer not so friendly price.
The PC would have: the said CPU (overclocked on water), a single GPU, up to 1080 nvidia, 32 GB ram, 2 optical drives, 4 hard drives, 2 ssds, 12 fans, 1 water pump and some leds.
I originally do not want however to change my old power supply if I can help it (due to my monetary situation not being similar to Bill Gates).
I own a 8 year old (used for 5 years) Thermaltake thoughpower 700W supply (model W0106).
Here is where my question come to life:
According to anandtech (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8426/the-intel-haswell-e-cpu-review-core-i7-5960x-i7-5930k-i7-5820k-tested/3)
The CPU can reach 25 amps on the 12v rail and it means 30 is recommended.
It mentions the "EPS12V" cable. Now, my power supply is 18 amps max on each 12v rail, 56A max combined.
Does that mean its NO GOOD because it would need 30 apms on a single 12V rail or am I missing something?
I know some on you may say that a 8 year old 700W supply is not a good idea for a new build.
I hear you. I do not plan to use that PSU for longer than I have to, and I certainly do not plan to overclock on it. The reason why i ask if its safe to use is because the 5820K might get phased out relatively soon and I want to catch it before it goes puff (and its gone).
I will still need to test the hardware bought to make sure its not defective, so Id need to plug it all together for the test.
Please let me know if there is any additional information that you would need to help me figure out this question.
The case is going to be an old Kandalf LCS from thermaltake.
Thank you for your help,
A Cat.
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