Hello,
My GPU is a Sapphire HD 6850 and my PSU is a CoolerMaster eXtreme Power Plus 460w.The CM has worked flawlessly for almost a year,but now the voltage reading in GPU-Z is showing occasional dips to 12.06V at idle from 12.13V and under load,it dips to as low as 11.88V.I wanted to know whether this is normal for a PSU or not?
http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/12/04/19/4bd.png
If not and if it's time for an upgrade,I have decided on either of these-
http://www.ebay.in/itm/CORSAIR-GAMING-GS600-POWER-SUPPLY-SMPS-GS600-VATPAID-BILL-WARRANTY-/190667622138?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item2c64ad06fa
http://www.ebay.in/itm/CORSAIR-TX650V2-650W-80-Cert-Power-Supply-TX650-V2-/280718984677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item415c27c5e5
I may Crossfire it with another 6850/6870 whenever I have the cash for a decent Motherboard(Presently,it is an MSI MS 7525 ) but if I upgrade to a new PC altogether(not for a year at least),I will buy a new GPU.I just wanted to know,which one of these is better?Will it support Crossfire and will it last me for some time to come?Also,my games(Need For Speed Shift,Mafia II etc.)stutter a lot,even though they are properly patched and original.Is it because of my present PSU?
Edit:My games work properly now after updating my sound card drivers.
My GPU is a Sapphire HD 6850 and my PSU is a CoolerMaster eXtreme Power Plus 460w.The CM has worked flawlessly for almost a year,but now the voltage reading in GPU-Z is showing occasional dips to 12.06V at idle from 12.13V and under load,it dips to as low as 11.88V.I wanted to know whether this is normal for a PSU or not?
http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/12/04/19/4bd.png
If not and if it's time for an upgrade,I have decided on either of these-
http://www.ebay.in/itm/CORSAIR-GAMING-GS600-POWER-SUPPLY-SMPS-GS600-VATPAID-BILL-WARRANTY-/190667622138?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item2c64ad06fa
http://www.ebay.in/itm/CORSAIR-TX650V2-650W-80-Cert-Power-Supply-TX650-V2-/280718984677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item415c27c5e5
I may Crossfire it with another 6850/6870 whenever I have the cash for a decent Motherboard(Presently,it is an MSI MS 7525 ) but if I upgrade to a new PC altogether(not for a year at least),I will buy a new GPU.I just wanted to know,which one of these is better?Will it support Crossfire and will it last me for some time to come?Also,my games(Need For Speed Shift,Mafia II etc.)stutter a lot,even though they are properly patched and original.Is it because of my present PSU?
Edit:My games work properly now after updating my sound card drivers.