Gaming computer power supply?

Q. I am thinking on buying a gaming computer from "iBuyPower.com" and I am in the progress of customizing it and it has a 700 Watt power supply with .. SLI ready.
Is this a good gaming computer power supply? Does it really matter?

A. brand name psus are always better b/c of better reliability and it's more silent than the default psu chosen by iBuyPower and elsewhere.

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best uninterruptible Power Supply for a 1200w gaming computer?

Q. I want to find the best one for me to get so when i lose power,i will have enough time to shut it down properly and how much time would that power supply give me as im running that many watts?

A. First of all, your computer would not need the full 1200W that your PSU is designed to supply. That is only for the most extreme cases, rarely going to half of that. You could get by with a 1000 to 1200VA rated one (700W) for uninterrupted or shut down power of say 7 minutes with this:
"1050VA / 705 watt power handling ability supports multiple entry-level PCs, network workstations, point-of-sale terminals, small to medium business phone systems, audio/video workstations and heavily configured home theater systems. Offers 7 minutes battery runtime with a full load of 1050VA and 23 minutes with a half load of 525VA." http://www.tripplite.com/sku/OMNISMART1050/ $250--300
Or this one: http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1300G&total_watts=700 with about 8 minutes at 600W, $210
http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500AVRLCD-Intelligent-1500VA-Mini-Tower/dp/B000FBK3QK/ref=lp_764572_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1390542582&sr=1-3 The 1350VA model for 810W for $135. Surely you could get almost 8 minutes at full output with that.

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Computer power supply?

Q. Say I get like 750 wat power supply, and I plug in all neccessary items for like a 400 or 500watt computer, what will happen, also what will happen if the power supply is below the 400 or 500watt on a 400-500 watt computer

A. The rating is the maximum power that the power supply can supply.

If the computer uses less than the maximum, the power supply will supply what the computer uses.

If the computer uses more than the maximum, the power supply will overheat and die, or it will shut down.

Most switching power supplies will just shut down. So when your graphics card starts using more power to play a game and pushes the total power usage over the maximum, the power supply will shut off and then turn back on. Your computer will unexpectedly reboot.

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Gaming computer Power Supply?

Q. I need a 1000 watt power supply under $300.

i need a modular psu. The quiter the better. I want a very reliable one that will last a while. effecient. Enviornement friendly would be nice (but don't rule out any good power supplies for this)

which of these are better?

http://www.corsair.com/products/hx1000/default.aspx

http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_z_series_1000w_modular

if there is anything better than this please give a link. Also if you chose i would appreciate a reason why its good. thanks

A. Well it sounds like the ocz psu wins out over the corsair in terms of sales pitch. Corsair has a much better reputation for consistent performance and I think ocz is a new comer to the power supply game. But I have ocz memory which is very good, reliable, stable memory.

This is what OCZ says about warrenty:

OCZ Technology Group offers a 3 or 5 year PowerSwap® Warranty on all PSUs

All OCZ Power Supply Families feature an exclusive warranty that allows you to "swap out" a defective power supply, without the need to wait on the repair of your defective unit. This eliminates the hassle of return-for-repair loops that other companies put you through, saving you time and ensuring you will receive a 100% hand tested, fully functioning unit as a replacement. Your defective power supply can be returned for replacement at any time within the specified warranty period. All replacements are guaranteed to operate without issue and to full specification. (3 & 5 year warrenty).

Here is what Corsair says about warrenty:

Five year limited warranty with 24/7 on demand customer service

So it appears that OCZ has 3 AND 5 year warrenties. While Corsair backs theirs for a FULL 5 years.

You might want to call OCZ and find out which warrenty period your OCZ psu has.

I say, "PUT UP OR SHUT UP" when it comes to warrenty.

In reality, both supplies look good, its just stacking up the features against each other...

I think you will do well with either one...so TOSS A COIN! LOL :)

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whats the best power supply for around 100 dollars? for a gaming computer?

Q. im interested in a gaming compouter and i have all the specs. whats the best power supply for around 100 dollars. or cheaper.

A. don't listen to sam i am
up above

he's a complete idiot obviously

YOU CAN use any power supply. the more power the better, it won't fry anything, at worst you don't supply enough power and the components won't boot up.

i've been on both sides of this situation.

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I purchased a OCZ Gamerz power supply i think mine is about 750w
it is FANTASTIC. i love gaming, and i love this power supply, it glows blue, and is very quiet.

get it from http://www.newegg.com/
search under power supplys in the computer components area, you'll find it.

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Power supply for gaming pc?

Q. Thinking of making this gaming rig..here are the specs..
AMD Phenom II X2(3.10ghz)
ATI RAEDON 5670(1GB)
motherboard- ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3
http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?p_id=gu2wngbz0ly8zkvu
2Gb DDR3 memory
1Tb hard disk.
SO HOW MUCH POWER SUPPLY SHOULD I PUT IN SO THAT EVERY PART GETS SUFFICIENT POWER?

A. Is your m-ATX motherboard going in a computer case that also supports ATX form factor? If not your choices are going to be limited. I prefer real large cases like the Haf 932 {link below} that supports ATX , m-ATX, E-ATX motherboards but also you can fit an ATX PSU in. I have also listed some power supply calculators below.
My preferences are for name brand modular power supplies that deliver a lot more power than I need for possible future upgrades and add-ons. For a few dollars more this is feasible.
If you are running Win 7 64-bit I would also consider more ram. Also I don't care for ATI cards and have included a benchmark chart.
I'm sorry if I've gotten a off subject but a little more research might save you some heartache and money.

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whats the best power supply for around 100 dollars? for a gaming computer?

Q. im interested in a gaming compouter and i have all the specs. whats the best power supply for around 100 dollars. or cheaper.

A. don't listen to sam i am
up above

he's a complete idiot obviously

YOU CAN use any power supply. the more power the better, it won't fry anything, at worst you don't supply enough power and the components won't boot up.

i've been on both sides of this situation.

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I purchased a OCZ Gamerz power supply i think mine is about 750w
it is FANTASTIC. i love gaming, and i love this power supply, it glows blue, and is very quiet.

get it from http://www.newegg.com/
search under power supplys in the computer components area, you'll find it.

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Power supply for gaming pc?

Q. Thinking of making this gaming rig..here are the specs..
AMD Phenom II X2(3.10ghz)
ATI RAEDON 5670(1GB)
motherboard- ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3
http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?p_id=gu2wngbz0ly8zkvu
2Gb DDR3 memory
1Tb hard disk.
SO HOW MUCH POWER SUPPLY SHOULD I PUT IN SO THAT EVERY PART GETS SUFFICIENT POWER?

A. Is your m-ATX motherboard going in a computer case that also supports ATX form factor? If not your choices are going to be limited. I prefer real large cases like the Haf 932 {link below} that supports ATX , m-ATX, E-ATX motherboards but also you can fit an ATX PSU in. I have also listed some power supply calculators below.
My preferences are for name brand modular power supplies that deliver a lot more power than I need for possible future upgrades and add-ons. For a few dollars more this is feasible.
If you are running Win 7 64-bit I would also consider more ram. Also I don't care for ATI cards and have included a benchmark chart.
I'm sorry if I've gotten a off subject but a little more research might save you some heartache and money.

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How do you install a graphics card and power supply completely?

Q. I want to upgrade my current gaming computer (CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA880 Desktop) with a new graphics card, and a new power supply. I just want to know what graphics card/power supply to use, and also if there is more to it, then just plunging it into the PC. Do you have to install a software to go along with it?

A. Just plug the graphics card into a PCI slot, you will need to download drivers, drivers are free. Power supply needs some screws, which should come with it. Then you just have to hook up the power cords. I would reccommend a GTX 600 series or AMD 7000 series. I prefer Nvidia. For a power supply, I would reccommend a Rosewill Fortress 750 watts. If you want a video tutorial, look up "How to build a gaming pc 2012". It should be by Carey Holesman. I might have miss-spelled the last name.

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is it possible to hurt your processor when replacing your computer w/ a more powerful power supply?

Q. i was replacing my 430 watt power supply with a 750 watt power supply so i could run my new video card. i turn my computer on but nothing pops on the screen. i then detach the PCI-E cable on the video card and i turn on my computer. my computer starts to run like normal but then just shuts off when i try to play a computer game. i turn it on again and it said it over heated. i allow everything to cool but it keeps on happening. i checked all the wiring and everything is where it should be.

A. You detached the PCI-e Cable?

It is not likely that your power supply caused this issue actually. It is far more likely that a heatsink is not seated properly, fan is not spinning or something of that nature. Have you tried running with the case open, looking for any fans that are not spinning. Have you checked your CPU heatsink to make sure there is not any dust/debris?

The fact that it acts up more when you try to play a game leads me to the video card.

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What power supply should I buy for my PC?

Q. The power supply that came with my PC (Dell Dimension E510) is not compatible with my Nvidia GeForce 9600 video card. I need to buy another power supply and am not sure what to look for. I am running the graphics card as well as the default c drive and another interior hard drive. I use my computer for internet and gaming. Can anyone suggest a power supply for me? I'd be grateful for any assistance. Thanks!

A. The recommended minimum power supply for GeForce 9600 GT graphics cards is 400 watts with a +12V rating of 26 Amps for a single card, so make sure your system power supply can handle it.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/666/1/

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How to I figure out what power supply will fit my computer?

Q. I have a 240 watt power supply in my HP Compaq dc5000 MT computer. I have bought a game card that requires a higher watt power supply. I bought a 500 watt power supply but it didn't fit my computer. How do I get a power supply that is compatible with my computer?
I keep going to different sites and none of them tell me anything that clears the question up. I just keep getting more confused. Someone please help.

A. Well first off, you can actually measure the outside dimensions of the old PSU and from there, use that as a guideline prior to purchasing a new one. In general most PSU are compatible in all most cases unless the original one is case specific for mini towers, slim cases, or server components.

From the little information given sound like your old one was a mini or micro designed for a slim tower or mini desktop case. And if thats the case, you are also limited to the amount of power available to small PSU's.

The problem here is the case and not the components, if you like to keep that case, you'll have to find a PSU that can fit in that case. Because you've already purchased the PSU, all you'll need is a new case, then its just a matter of un-assembling the old computer and re-assembling it all in the new case with the new power supply. If you are inexperienced in building computers, you may find a computer store that will do it for you for a fee, or a friend with tech experience.

Its pretty easy if you've never done it, its just a matter of screwing things together in a particular order (depends on the case you have). From the link below, its a micro tower, so it probably means its a mATX (mini or micro) sized motherboard as well, so you'd have to find a case that can take mATX sized motherboards.

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What is a great case and power supply to purchase?

Q. Well i want to build a gaming computer, and i want a quad core Q6600, now i was wondering how big of a power supply am i going to need? I've heard i need atleast 600W ? anyways does anybody know a good deal on one? im looking to spend around 100$ maybe a bit more if its really worth it. Any help would be appreciated!

A. yeah dude go and buy a 650W supply because gaming, like in my computer, gets crazy lol. O and buy a very "cool" case with lots of fans. Anything with more than 3 fans and you should be okay.

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Should I get a new power supply for my computer?

Q. I'm updating my computer to a gaming pc. How do I find how many watts my power supply puts out without having to open the case and should I get a new power supply for better performance. Thanks.

A. It all depends on what you are sticking into that motherboard of yours. For example, I run two EVGA e-GeForce 6800 GS vid cards, 2 250 GB hard drives, two cooling fans, a AMD Athlon FX and still carry a 500 watt power supply. To be honest with you though, power supply would not affect your performance unless there is a lack of power. You might want to check out each out your video cards, cooling fans, hard drives, etc for the power supply required, then check your power supply by (assuming windows xp) right clicking my computer, properties, and then checking out your hardware profiles. The bottom line is that a new power supply is not needed unless you are using more than 90-95% of the power.

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is it possible to hurt your processor when replacing your computer w/ a more powerful power supply?

Q. i was replacing my 430 watt power supply with a 750 watt power supply so i could run my new video card. i turn my computer on but nothing pops on the screen. i then detach the PCI-E cable on the video card and i turn on my computer. my computer starts to run like normal but then just shuts off when i try to play a computer game. i turn it on again and it said it over heated. i allow everything to cool but it keeps on happening. i checked all the wiring and everything is where it should be.

A. You detached the PCI-e Cable?

It is not likely that your power supply caused this issue actually. It is far more likely that a heatsink is not seated properly, fan is not spinning or something of that nature. Have you tried running with the case open, looking for any fans that are not spinning. Have you checked your CPU heatsink to make sure there is not any dust/debris?

The fact that it acts up more when you try to play a game leads me to the video card.

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What power supply should I buy for my PC?

Q. The power supply that came with my PC (Dell Dimension E510) is not compatible with my Nvidia GeForce 9600 video card. I need to buy another power supply and am not sure what to look for. I am running the graphics card as well as the default c drive and another interior hard drive. I use my computer for internet and gaming. Can anyone suggest a power supply for me? I'd be grateful for any assistance. Thanks!

A. The recommended minimum power supply for GeForce 9600 GT graphics cards is 400 watts with a +12V rating of 26 Amps for a single card, so make sure your system power supply can handle it.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/666/1/

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