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Viceversa   09-18-2009 at 01:08:55 AM

This is my old PSU that i was planning to keep and use for my new build but im not sure if its going to be enough. If its not any suggestions for a build that is maybe SLI is appreciated.

Current PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817702010

Current Build:
GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3
Intel Core i7 920
ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
COOLER MASTER RC-690

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gkay09   09-18-2009 at 07:26:08 AM

^ That PSU is not as good as the LS version...If it were the LS, then it could have been reused...
Though it can run that setup fine but if it is very old, better change the PSU...
Here are few suggestions for the PSU -
If you want to SLI, then any of these...
Best option -
Corsair 750TX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

SILVERSTONE ELEMENT ST75EF 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817256049

Even this would be fine...
Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371026

But if you dont plan for SLI, then this
SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT 550W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817151027

Or Corsair 550VX

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jitpublisher   09-18-2009 at 03:45:26 PM

It's a decent PSU, but it is borderline for the system you are planning.
I'd agree with gkay09 and replace now, but keep the old one for backup or troubleshooting.

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   09-18-2009 at 11:20:24 PM

I agreed with jitpublisher. It's a decent, but not great PSU. Replace it with a better one and keep it for a spare.

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