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After saving random computer parts and money, and after good HD deals on BF, I finally got most of the parts I need to build my Raid 5 NAS. Woo hoo! All I need to do now is figure out how I am going to power it.
Option 1: Use my current Antec NeoHE 550 in the fileserver and get a new PSU for myself. The only downside to this is that it is expensive. Option 2: Keep using my current PSU in my current rig and buy a cheaper, less expensive PSU for the fileserver. Downside: Do I really need a better PSU for my main rig anyways? Might as well buy what I need now than have to buy a third PSU in a year. Since this fileserver is not going to stress things much, P4 3.2Ghz and 4x 320GB 7200.10s, option b seems logical on the surface. However, I am worried my Antec might be stretched a bit as it is and I want some room for upgrades later on. Current Rig: E4500 @ 3.4Ghz 680i 4GB DDR2 @ 1Ghz 2 x 8800GTS 640 SLI ( I have a Westy 37", so I needed something to help scale up at high resolutions. That, and I got one hell of a deal on them. Both for cheaper than 1 GTX. ) 1 x 150GB Raptor 1 x 200GB Maxtor 4 x 120mm Fans 12V Pump I want some fudge room to get a quad core and possibly next gen video over the course of the next 2-3 years. I won't have time to do a full upgrade once I go to flight school early next year, so this has to last me for a while. Grab a 620HX? Or am I ok keeping my current PSU in my main rig and nabbing one of these $50 Coolermaster PSU deals and call it a day. Thanks! |
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Well the HX620 would be a better PSU offering 50A on the +12v rail vs the 42A the Neo offers. If you can afford the Corsair then go for it and use the Neo in the new system.
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SYSTEM: | Opti 165 @ 2.9Ghz 322 FSB 9X Multi. 1292 HTT | DFI Infinity NF4 SLI | 7900GS @ 580/690 | | 2 x 1Gb Muskin DDR500 @ 512Mhz 3-3-2-7 | Corsair VX550W | COOLING: | CM Eclipse | VF-900 | Antec 900 | XATE-984 Load Tester Build |
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Maybe I should clarify the root of my question: Can my current Antec take my current specs with the addition of a quad core and possibly one more generation of video card upgrades? If not, I probably need to go with the second option. If it can, I can save some money and put it into other things.
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It might suffice but I'd go for something beefier. A Seasonic 650W for example :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151028 Or a Corsair one (this one is also very likely a Seasonic built unit) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151028 Or this one (also Seasonic IIRC) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703005 Of course there are more alternatives and you have to decide on what you need : Modular cables , number of PEG connectors , efficiency , price etc... |
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