I7+5850 build psu questions

Would something like this work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

A Corsair 750 - either of them (TX or HX) - will work just fine for an i7 system in a HAF932.

For that matter, a Corsair 650TX would work nicely unless you eventually plan on putting in two big, power hungry video cards.

I think your computer guy is trying to maximize his profit.

Yea that was my original thaught also, Thanks for the help. I had orignaly put a 750 corsair on my list, but he had said it wouldnt work properly...which was the opposite of what other people had told me. My worry is that if i buy all t he parts something wont work with another..

One video card or two video cards operating in dual mode?

The general rule of thumb is a high quality 500 to 550 watt power supply with sufficient current (amps) on the 12 volt rail(s) can easily power a system with any single video card made. A high quality 700 to 750 watt power supply with sufficient current (amps) on the 12 volt rail(s) can power a system with two video cards operating in dual mode. There are a few exceptions like the new ATI Radeon HD 5XXX series cards which use less power due to their energy efficiency.

A high quality 500 to 550 watt psu will have a +12 volt rail rated at 40 amps. A high quality 700 to 750 watt psu will have a +12 volt rail rated at 60 amps.

Corsair, PC Power & Cooling, and Seasonic are some of the brands that have a reputation for high quality power supplies that consistently earn high marks in technical reviews. They are reliable, stable, and come with a 5 year warranty. Some of the newer models come with a 7 year warranty. Lately we've been seeing a few other brands offering some high quality units. An example would be the Antec Earthwatts series which is an improvement over Antec’s older series psu’s.

Alright, thankyou. I am being sure that these parts work with this psu, do they?


CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


i7 920
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail

ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Yes, the components you selected are compatible.

I have the Coolermaster HAF 932. Ventilation, airlfow, and cooling are excellent. The case is huge. It's a beast!