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05-27-2007, 09:45 AM
I am planning on powering an Intel quad core (Q6600) without much else that will be all that demanding. Two HDDs, 2 GBs RAM, an optical drive and probably 3 120mm fans. I'm not sure what mobo, and the VC I'll using will be irrelevent; mid level at best.
I already have a Corsair 620HX for one similarly planned system, in use with a E6600 for now, and I'm confident that unit will fill the bill when I drop in the quad.
What I'd like to know is if I could get away with using an 520HX for such a relatively lightly equipped rig.
Of course I will be OCing the piss out of these quads, as much as possible...
Could I get by with the 520 and save a few bucks, without diminishing my OCing potential? Or should I just pony up for another 620. I wouldn't mind saving damn near $30, but not at the expense of inadequacy for my purposes.
Of course, I'm all ears if there is another well-built and solid, single 12V rail unit out there that I should be looking at. In the same price range.
Right now the 620 can be had for $117.89 ( after MIR ) and the 520 can be had for $89.99 ( after MIR ) at ClubIT.
edit - important - These two rigs will be at 100% load, all cores, 24/7...
Thanks,
Scott
I already have a Corsair 620HX for one similarly planned system, in use with a E6600 for now, and I'm confident that unit will fill the bill when I drop in the quad.
What I'd like to know is if I could get away with using an 520HX for such a relatively lightly equipped rig.
Of course I will be OCing the piss out of these quads, as much as possible...
Could I get by with the 520 and save a few bucks, without diminishing my OCing potential? Or should I just pony up for another 620. I wouldn't mind saving damn near $30, but not at the expense of inadequacy for my purposes.
Of course, I'm all ears if there is another well-built and solid, single 12V rail unit out there that I should be looking at. In the same price range.
Right now the 620 can be had for $117.89 ( after MIR ) and the 520 can be had for $89.99 ( after MIR ) at ClubIT.
edit - important - These two rigs will be at 100% load, all cores, 24/7...
Thanks,
Scott