F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking You need assistance selecting a power supply.

You need assistance selecting a power supply.

You need assistance selecting a power supply.

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Bonden7766
Member
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01-03-2021, 09:31 AM
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I'm considering which power supply would suit my build best, comparing the FSP HEXA HE500 Eff>80% 500w and the Thermaltake LitePower 500w. My system specs include an Intel Core i3 3220 at 3.3ghz, MSI H61M-P31 with a 16GB RAM module, a RipJaws 8gb SSD, a PC with two DDR5 modules, and storage drives. I also have a 500gb Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm drive. Which option would work well and last longer?
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Bonden7766
01-03-2021, 09:31 AM #1

I'm considering which power supply would suit my build best, comparing the FSP HEXA HE500 Eff>80% 500w and the Thermaltake LitePower 500w. My system specs include an Intel Core i3 3220 at 3.3ghz, MSI H61M-P31 with a 16GB RAM module, a RipJaws 8gb SSD, a PC with two DDR5 modules, and storage drives. I also have a 500gb Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm drive. Which option would work well and last longer?

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_DoctorPVP_
Junior Member
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01-03-2021, 10:38 AM
#2
your running CF?
i inquire since there might not be sufficient power! how many connectors for power does that card require? and what amps will it need? i'm not sure if either of these options will work...
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_DoctorPVP_
01-03-2021, 10:38 AM #2

your running CF?
i inquire since there might not be sufficient power! how many connectors for power does that card require? and what amps will it need? i'm not sure if either of these options will work...

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IPlexx
Member
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01-03-2021, 11:47 AM
#3
7750 is a 55-watt component
7770 is an 80-watt unit
i3 is also a 55-watt part
Consider adding 50 watts for all other components, bringing your total to around 250 watts maximum draw. Remember, this would only occur if every part of the PC is under full load. I’d opt for the most affordable gold-rated PSU in the 350-400 watt range.
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IPlexx
01-03-2021, 11:47 AM #3

7750 is a 55-watt component
7770 is an 80-watt unit
i3 is also a 55-watt part
Consider adding 50 watts for all other components, bringing your total to around 250 watts maximum draw. Remember, this would only occur if every part of the PC is under full load. I’d opt for the most affordable gold-rated PSU in the 350-400 watt range.

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Sofi41505
Member
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01-03-2021, 12:42 PM
#4
i checked the items you mentioned using a wattage calculator, and they actually require around 440 watts, with a slight variation possible.
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Sofi41505
01-03-2021, 12:42 PM #4

i checked the items you mentioned using a wattage calculator, and they actually require around 440 watts, with a slight variation possible.

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JoeyAshbrook
Junior Member
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01-04-2021, 05:03 AM
#5
The calculator is incorrect. It tends to overestimate too much.
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JoeyAshbrook
01-04-2021, 05:03 AM #5

The calculator is incorrect. It tends to overestimate too much.

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xPerez
Junior Member
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01-04-2021, 10:53 AM
#6
I would follow what bucknutty mentioned, because that arrangement won't require much
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xPerez
01-04-2021, 10:53 AM #6

I would follow what bucknutty mentioned, because that arrangement won't require much