Antec Earthwatts Green 380w enough for 9600 GT?

[HooHee]

got 2 questions but very similar

1: Antec Earthwatts Green 380w enough for 9600 GT? (not gso)

2: Antec Earthwatts Green 380w enough for 8800 GTS 512mb?

[davidhammock200]

Need full system specs & are you OC'ing?

9600 should be ok, 8800 may not.

[HooHee]

no oc.

athlon64 3200+
4x 1gb
xp home 32bit
two disc drive
sd, memory sticks holes
ethernet hole used
pci-express

[Tator Tot]

Yeah that's fine.

[davidhammock200]

System pulls very little, so either should be fine, however do not buy an EA380, almost no room, very under-powered for today's higher performance systems, if buying new, get at lease a Corsair 400W or higher.

[Tator Tot]

System pulls very little, so either should be fine, however do not buy an EA380, almost no room, very under-powered for today's higher performance systems, if buying new, get at lease a Corsair 400W or higher.
The 12v amperage of the CX400 & EA380D is very close.
A 2a difference between them. (24w) it's not gonna get you much more besides another HDD.

But for sub $50 units, that's really probably the best option. Maybe a NeoECO 400 if it's cheaper.

[davidhammock200]

The 12v amperage of the CX400 & EA380D is very close.
A 2a difference between them. (24w) it's not gonna get you much more besides another HDD.

But for sub $50 units, that's really probably the best option. Maybe a NeoECO 400 if it's cheaper.I have a data base with PSU's, but only track down to +12V@30A & the EA380 just shows as <+12V@30A, thus my recommendation. I agree 2A is pretty meaningless.

[Zero82z]

The EA380D is fine for either one.

[Stefan Payne]

no oc.

athlon64 3200+
4x 1gb
xp home 32bit
two disc drive
sd, memory sticks holes
ethernet hole used
pci-express

up to 89W TDP for the 3200+, in real world, it should be between 40 and 60W, the 2 graphics cards are between ~80 and 150W, I'd say they really are between 100 and 120W top.

The rest is negligible, so even the 380W Earthwatts is oversized.

[davidhammock200]

up to 89W TDP for the 3200+, in real world, it should be between 40 and 60W, the 2 graphics cards are between ~80 and 150W, I'd say they really are between 100 and 120W top.

The rest is negligible, so even the 380W Earthwatts is oversized.We try to keep max load to 40% to 60% of rated capacity, providing for more efficient, cooler, quieter operation & maintaining overhead for spikes & transients. This should also help to increase the lifespan of the unit.

[HooHee]

so 9600 GT is absolute fine on EA380D Green?

but 8800 GTS 512mb is not-sure on EA380D Green?



another question:
is new sealed EarthWatts380D Green worth for 50.00 dollar?

I found a normal Antec 400 watts for same price, did i made the right choice going for the EA Green over the nomal Antec 400 watts?

[Smirnoff]

Been running a Seasonic M12-II 430, with a 9600GT and a somewhat OC'd Core 2 E2160 for 2 years. Hardly tax the PSU at all. The 9600GT pulls AFAIK about 60-70W under normal 3D load. The 8800GTS would be just over 100W thereabouts.

[Henry Chinaski]

The Antec Earthwatts Green 380W is a good option. Antec shows that it is still possible to make a quality product without having to pay much money. Unfortunately, many people go for the shinny generic 600W PSU at the same price. The choice you have done is the right one.
It's not necessary to go for the CX400, although it is a very good alternative if you get a good price.

[Zero82z]

so 9600 GT is absolute fine on EA380D Green?

but 8800 GTS 512mb is not-sure on EA380D Green?



another question:
is new sealed EarthWatts380D Green worth for 50.00 dollar?

I found a normal Antec 400 watts for same price, did i made the right choice going for the EA Green over the nomal Antec 400 watts?
The 380W Earthwatts is enough for either card.

Yes, $50 is a decent deal for the Earthwatts.

What model is the other 400W Antec PSU?

[HooHee]

i dont know the model for the normal Antec 400 watt. i didnt lift it up. it just says Antec 400 watt.

[blivit4]

What model is the other 400W Antec PSU?

Neo Eco 400C. Newegg had this on sale for $39.99 w/ $20 MIR. Still waiting for the rebate, but got the PS. Made by Seconic. I plugged it into my WHS box to make sure it worked; it did. Quiet. Probably not as efficient as the Seasonic EA380 (PS in the WHS box).

It's sitting in the box on a shelf in my closet for whenever I need a PS.

[HooHee]

Neo Eco 400C. Newegg had this on sale for $39.99 w/ $20 MIR. Still waiting for the rebate, but got the PS. Made by Seconic. I plugged it into my WHS box to make sure it worked; it did. Quiet. Probably not as efficient as the Seasonic EA380 (PS in the WHS box).

It's sitting in the box on a shelf in my closet for whenever I need a PS.

is EA380 Green made by seasonic too?

and is EA380 Green better choice than 400 watt antec? or you said eco 400 is the model.

[Tator Tot]

is EA380 Green made by seasonic too?

and is EA380 Green better choice than 400 watt antec? or you said eco 400 is the model.
All Earthwatts units that have the D at the end of their name are made by Delta; but are around the same quality as the older Seasonic made versions.

The NeoECO's are slightly better units though.

[Stefan Payne]

The NeoECO's are slightly better units though.I doubt that.
Trust Delta more than Seasonic.

And Chris said the NeoECOs don't have OCP.

[Tator Tot]

Judging of Makalu's reviews of the 500w, I'd pick the NeoECO's

OCP is a small nit-pick. I'd rather have it; but for a low end unit like the NeoECO's it's not really a big concern of mine.

[HooHee]

I doubt that.
Trust Delta more than Seasonic.

And Chris said the NeoECOs don't have OCP.

whats OCP? what it do? increase performance?

does my EA380D Green have OCP?

[blivit4]

The EA380 is 80+ standard, the EA380D is 80+ Bronze. The Neo Eco 400C is also 80+ standard, but has slightly lower efficiency than the EA380 (according to 80+ org and, OMG, my KAW).

OCP = Over Current Protection

[Christoph@ANTEC]

whats OCP? what it do? increase performance?

does my EA380D Green have OCP?

OCP is added safety how it should be in every power supply but sometimes companies take it off to market them easier. It's nothing special to have it, it isn't good not to have it.

Anyway, the EA380D is a great unit with OCP and made by Delta.

Christoph

[HooHee]

OCP is added safety how it should be in every power supply but sometimes companies take it off to market them easier. It's nothing special to have it, it isn't good not to have it.

Anyway, the EA380D is a great unit with OCP and made by Delta.

Christoph


ahh ok.

i have 8800 GTS G92 laying around. should i snap it on while having EarthWatts 380D Green installed? if you have this shoes would you do it?

i dont have to do it, its not nessesscary but i would like to do it but not sure if its safe on 380 watt psu. as i assume 8800 GTS G92 is near powerful as 9800 GTX.

[davidhammock200]

as i assume 8800 GTS G92 is near powerful as 9800 GTX. They will both load-up your EA380, but it should work ok.

[Stefan Payne]

OCP is a small nit-pick. I'd rather have it; but for a low end unit like the NeoECO's it's not really a big concern of mine.
Oh yeah, if your house burned down, due to a cable fire caused by the PSU I think you may change your mind and say that OCP isn't that unimportant.

[Tator Tot]

Oh yeah, if your house burned down, due to a cable fire caused by the PSU I think you may change your mind and say that OCP isn't that unimportant.
I've had a few PSU's go up in the past; and the most they did was smoke. No OCP on them.

We've been this route before; I doubt we'll see a house fire any time soon from a PSU without OCP.

So is Antec paying you off now?

[Christoph@ANTEC]

So is Antec paying you off now?

haha, please...... :cool:

Christoph

[Tator Tot]

haha, please...... :cool:

Christoph
Still paying Phaedrus off with free PSU's lol :p

[Travis]

Trust Delta more than Seasonic.

Value Antec units made by Delta have much higher ripple than Seasonic-made ones, sadly. :(
Delta definitely know what they're doing and they're good at cost-down and build every OEM product right to the spec.

[HooHee]

Value Antec units made by Delta have much higher ripple than Seasonic-made ones, sadly. :(
Delta definitely know what they're doing and they're good at cost-down and build every OEM product right to the spec.

i jus glide down from above sky in the middle of of a forest. is the more ripple the more better?

[-The_Mask-]

is the more ripple the more better?

No, it's not.

[Tator Tot]

i jus glide down from above sky in the middle of of a forest. is the more ripple the more better?
Less Ripple is better as the lower your Ripple Level, the cleaner the power being delivered to your components is.