wakoavo said:
Hey guys, this is my first time posting at Tom`s hardware
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Firstly , here is my system:
mobo: DP67BG-P67 ~ Intel Burrage
cpu: intel i7 2600k @ 3.40GHz (no overclock)[With a CoolerMaster HYPER N620 cooler]
ram: 2x4GB KVR1333D3N9 ~ Kingston brand
psu: Coolermaster eXtreme power duo 650w
fx: Forsa 8600 gt 1GB
case: CoolerMaster 690
hdd: 2 x 500gb
2 x 80gb
cooling: cpu - has a CM Hyper N620
case - has 6 other 12cm fans in.[3 standard black, 2 green, 1 blue]
- I have a slot cooler, the VIZO propellers.
So to the problem, I`ve built and upgraded this system from parts over the years I bought with birthday/Christmas/work money, and I`m finally going to buy myself a graphics card.
So last week I found a guy selling his Asus Gtx480 for a good price, hes shown me it works and all, so that`s not a problem.
The problem is that it needs an 8-pin AND 6-pin power connecter. My psu only has 2x6-pin connectors. I`ve read around and can`t find any reviews or information about my psu and if it could run this FX card without any problems. I do have an adapter to change 2 molex plugs into an 8-pin plug. So if my psu isn`t powerfull enough, im going to have to save and upgrade it first
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I would love some advice...
Hope to hear from you guys soon
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Hi - haven't seen a review of that PSU, but CM "extreme" series PSU's I have seen
are all on the "Lemon List", meaning bad. Here's a sampling, courtesy of johnnylucky.org:
Cooler Master
Model Watts Problems and Issues Reviews
Elite Power 350 Lousy efficiency. Does not have two +12volt rails as advertised. No Over Current Protection as advertised. No Over Power Protection as advertised. Hardware Secrets
Elite Power 400 Poor efficiency. Noise and ripple levels very high. Hardware Secrets
Elite Power 460 Not 460 watt as advertised. Identical to Elite Power 400 watt model. No over current protection as advertised. Hardware Secrets
Extreme 2 475 Not 475 watt as advertised. Voltages drop below minimum allowed. Ripple and noise increase above minimum allowed. Hardware Secrets
eXtreme Power Plus 400 Very Poor efficiency. Ripple and Noise above maximum allowed. Hardware Secrets
eXtreme Power Plus 460 Not a 460 watt power supply as advertised. Hardware Secrets
eXtreme Power Plus 500 Very Poor efficiency. Ripple and Noise above maximum allowed. Hardware Secrets
eXtreme Power Plus 550 Burned during load tests. Not 550 watt as advertised. Could only deliver 500 watts. Very Poor efficiency. Hardware Secrets
eXtreme Power Plus 600 Burned during load tests. Not 600 watt as advertised. Could only deliver 450 watts. Voltages regulation out of spec. Very Poor efficiency. Hardware Secrets
GX-650 650 Failed efficiency rating. Failed load testing. Medicore voltage regulation. Poor DC output quality on 3.3V rails. Outdated design. Hard OCP
GX-750 750 Cannot handle heat at 750 watts. Ripple issues on the 3.3V rail. Noise level on +3.3V and +5VSB above maximum allowed. Questionable capacitor quality. Poor Voltage Regulation. Efficiency lower than advertised. jonnyGURU, Hardware Secrets, Hardware Heaven
Note that 5 of those lemons are extreme power plus. I'd find a diff PSU.