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kingboyd
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07-24-2019, 08:53 AM
#1
You have a VENGEANCE Series™ 650M power supply — 650W, 80 PLUS Silver certified. Upgrading your system to include a Ryzen 9 3900X, 2080 Super, extra DDR4 RAM (16GB to 32GB), and a new SSD will increase the load. Let’s see if the 650W can handle it.
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kingboyd
07-24-2019, 08:53 AM #1

You have a VENGEANCE Series™ 650M power supply — 650W, 80 PLUS Silver certified. Upgrading your system to include a Ryzen 9 3900X, 2080 Super, extra DDR4 RAM (16GB to 32GB), and a new SSD will increase the load. Let’s see if the 650W can handle it.

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Juandee00_YT
Junior Member
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07-24-2019, 12:49 PM
#2
The combination of the 3900x and the 2080 Super consumes roughly 350 watts together. It seems unlikely the remaining load would exceed another 100 watts or so, so your power supply should handle it well. Also, I haven’t experienced any problems with Corsair PSUs even when they approached their rated capacity.
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Juandee00_YT
07-24-2019, 12:49 PM #2

The combination of the 3900x and the 2080 Super consumes roughly 350 watts together. It seems unlikely the remaining load would exceed another 100 watts or so, so your power supply should handle it well. Also, I haven’t experienced any problems with Corsair PSUs even when they approached their rated capacity.

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ZeroTecHD
Junior Member
40
07-24-2019, 01:18 PM
#3
The 650W power supply easily supports the setup. I'm using an overclocked 8700K with 2080 Ti and 32 GB of DDR4 memory, and my original PSU performed well.
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ZeroTecHD
07-24-2019, 01:18 PM #3

The 650W power supply easily supports the setup. I'm using an overclocked 8700K with 2080 Ti and 32 GB of DDR4 memory, and my original PSU performed well.

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ilaydanin1
Junior Member
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07-24-2019, 02:36 PM
#4
It's sufficient to have enough wattage, but combining a $500 CPU, $700 GPU, and a $60 power supply isn't recommended.
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ilaydanin1
07-24-2019, 02:36 PM #4

It's sufficient to have enough wattage, but combining a $500 CPU, $700 GPU, and a $60 power supply isn't recommended.

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Evolution88
Member
216
07-29-2019, 07:36 PM
#5
It’s fine if the power supply comes from a trusted manufacturer with a strong reputation for reliability. This is especially true given Corsair’s well-known long-term warranties, highlighting their confidence in producing high-quality components.
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Evolution88
07-29-2019, 07:36 PM #5

It’s fine if the power supply comes from a trusted manufacturer with a strong reputation for reliability. This is especially true given Corsair’s well-known long-term warranties, highlighting their confidence in producing high-quality components.

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Valkxz
Member
212
07-30-2019, 07:03 PM
#6
Brand and warranty don't matter much. Diablotek products usually include two to three years of coverage, but they can still malfunction. The Vengeance silver falls in the mid-range category, built for basic gaming setups rather than expensive premium systems.
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Valkxz
07-30-2019, 07:03 PM #6

Brand and warranty don't matter much. Diablotek products usually include two to three years of coverage, but they can still malfunction. The Vengeance silver falls in the mid-range category, built for basic gaming setups rather than expensive premium systems.

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TwaffelHD
Junior Member
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08-18-2019, 11:10 PM
#7
I’m not familiar with any Corsair power supply that has ever blown up or caught fire.
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TwaffelHD
08-18-2019, 11:10 PM #7

I’m not familiar with any Corsair power supply that has ever blown up or caught fire.

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TooMarlin
Member
60
08-19-2019, 07:51 AM
#8
The PSU is just one part, and swapping it when possible is recommended. There are many options available, though I’m not sure if you’re in a situation where you can easily replace it. It’s unclear whether the brand affects the product’s reliability.
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TooMarlin
08-19-2019, 07:51 AM #8

The PSU is just one part, and swapping it when possible is recommended. There are many options available, though I’m not sure if you’re in a situation where you can easily replace it. It’s unclear whether the brand affects the product’s reliability.

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08-19-2019, 08:33 AM
#9
I’m sharing my personal perspective. It’s accurate that the brand itself doesn’t determine quality, but you’re significantly more protected when purchasing budget PSUs from well-known names like Corsair or EVGA rather than from obscure, unfamiliar companies.
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ManSpeeltGames
08-19-2019, 08:33 AM #9

I’m sharing my personal perspective. It’s accurate that the brand itself doesn’t determine quality, but you’re significantly more protected when purchasing budget PSUs from well-known names like Corsair or EVGA rather than from obscure, unfamiliar companies.

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xanderzone317
Posting Freak
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08-19-2019, 09:21 AM
#10
You're referring to a specific component, not a general experience. Choose between an orange label from Corsair or an N1 from EVGA. These are among their most affordable PSUs. They should work fine, correct?
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xanderzone317
08-19-2019, 09:21 AM #10

You're referring to a specific component, not a general experience. Choose between an orange label from Corsair or an N1 from EVGA. These are among their most affordable PSUs. They should work fine, correct?

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