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Why should Corsair is recommend for PSU rather than other brand

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Anonymous   08-25-2009 at 02:48:11 PM

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/151295

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135514

I need a PSU that provides connections what i need, 2x PCI-E 6PINS (for high-end card 4800 series ATI graphic card), 1X SATA, 3X MOLEX

Why taking Corsair as a good choice, and others like powercooler are not since this has similar features.

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Bronze CPUs badge Delluser1   08-25-2009 at 02:49:51 PM
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Similar features does not equal similar quality

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   08-25-2009 at 03:04:00 PM
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The Powercool 650 watt PSU puts out 30 amps on the 12 volt rails. That's about what a 450 watt Corsair PSU puts out.

 

A 650 watt Corsair puts out around 50 ampson the 12 volt output. Plus a 650 watt Corsair will put out a bit over 750 watts before it shuts down.


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Silver CPUs badge JohnnyLucky   08-25-2009 at 03:13:28 PM
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DellUser1 is correct. Similar features does not mean similar quality.

I took a look at the two web pages you provided. Important technical information is missing on both of those pages.

A high quality 500-550 watt power supply can easily power any single video card made. You do not need a 650 watt power supply for a HD 4800 series video card. Here is a link to a technical review of the Corsair VX550 power supply which comes with two PCIe 6 pin video power cables:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.p [...] ry&reid=62

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Anonymous   08-25-2009 at 03:51:53 PM
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which Watts should I get, just for overclocked ATI 4890 and overclocked newer graphic card with higher wattage use like 650W or higher. I only reply on single card since crossfire aren't supportable for all-around use.

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theAnimal   08-25-2009 at 04:10:31 PM
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Anonymous wrote :

which Watts should I get, just for overclocked ATI 4890 and overclocked newer graphic card with higher wattage use like 650W or higher. I only reply on single card since crossfire aren't supportable for all-around use.


As mentioned by JohnnyLucky, the Corsair VX550 is plenty of power. There is no single GPU that uses over 200W, and most are less than 150W.

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