[Solved] TX650, powerware5110, surge protector & an old SUN PRO psu

Hey everyone!

there is a fair few knowledgeable techies here, so i'll ask away

Hope you can show me a thing or two, explanations along directions would be appreciated and be an eyeopener

I have a rig,

CPU :AMD x2 240 (2.8GHz) with a 122w idle draw and 153watt full load draw (both cores).

My GPU, a 9600gt 1gb card requires 26amps on the 12volt line, which is the IMPORTANT stat if you will bear with me and 400watts.

plus 1HD and a DVD rom drive.

now, I used to run the PSU that came with my Gigatech case (a pretty nice case by me) and since I had the money for the build it was built for me for a budget by a techie. I knew the psu was not up to par, but i was on a budget, and now recently I pulled it out after buying a BRAND NEW TX650watt (hooray) corsair for 70bucks


my old psu: ATX-550watt SUN PRO with a HIDEOUS 17a on the 12volt line!!!! (they rated it 550w by ramping up the 5v line to 38a!!!)


Question:
I have had no problems running games on full load with the old PSU, but after reading how underrated the amp on the 12 volt line was, I am worried if there has been damage that I cant possible check for unless I use a voltmeter and test every capacitor on my board and card.

1) is there damage, what do you experts think?
the temperature readings have always been the same since i bought the system, of course this is onboard software readings.

2)Would installing my new, first branded psu ever, the TX650W, damage the PSU if the components are damaged? I love the new PSU, its BEAUTIFUL!

3)Hooking up my pc, which might/might not have a draw of over 350w to a powerware 5110 UPS (max load of 350watts), can someone calculate the watt requirements more accurately (from personal experience or reviews) of my system (as I dont think the outervision online calculator is that accurate) and reccomend me a course of action in plugging in my new TX650W into the UPS? Are they in any form not compatible if watt-wise im safe?

4) I run a surge protector off the wall, with a 4 plug board plugged into> the surge protector adaptor plugged into> the wall.
Is it better to plug the desktop into the> surge protector adaptor then plug into> the 4 plug board into> the wall?
(in the event I shouldn't/cant use my UPS)

thanks guys

Not sure on that one, if its making noises i would definitely swap it out ASAP. It might be taking a bit too long to charge up the input side and isnt fully ready when you go to flip it on. Weird noises from a power supply are a sign that something isnt quite right so its always a good idea to swap it out there.

wow, i can't believe the test system is a beast using an Intel Extreme Edition!!

i've just finished swapping the psu, took me ages as i wanted to be careful and tidy it up as I go along. looks really good now, i'll post a picture up in an hour or so

thanks hunter, i agree about the question bit in your avatar

It doesnt matter which connector on the line you pick they are all the same, pick one that leads to nice cable management.

The reason for using that beast of a test system is that its highly unlikely someone will have an even beastier test system so their recommended power amount is more than enough and anyone who follows their recommendations should have plenty of power available for the system and the card.

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