PSU question

Zamoldac · October 29th, 2007, 12:30 AM

i will soon receive my 2900pro, and i intend to do some serios oc to it so i need to change my shitty psu, i have picked one but didn't made up my mind yet... what do you think about it ? :

SP-ATX-Z600W-Zeno 600Watt Power™

IModIntel · October 29th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Its a good PSU, but since the hd2900pro has a 6pin and an 8 pin, i would look for a PSU that has this connector to enable optimized overclocking.

Zamoldac · October 29th, 2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IModIntel

Its a good PSU, but since the hd2900pro has a 6pin and an 8 pin, i would look for a PSU that has this connector to enable optimized overclocking.

yes you're right but i found out later so my new psu is going to be this Toughpower 600W - W0103

openmohawk · November 24th, 2007, 12:14 AM

Check out the 'Enermax' web site they have a lot of good stuff on which power supply you need. I know I've just been through the same experience and finding answers is difficult to say the least.

Let us know how you get on and I'll be happy to share my own experiences.

Zamoldac · November 24th, 2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by openmohawk

Check out the 'Enermax' web site they have a lot of good stuff on which power supply you need. I know I've just been through the same experience and finding answers is difficult to say the least.

Let us know how you get on and I'll be happy to share my own experiences.

thanks for the info.. but i decided to use my old psu raidmax500W the saphire 2900pro camed with 2 extra 6 pin convertors now the card is powered using them.. i don't have overdrive enabled but i oc'd it using rivatuner way above XT i chose to buy a new cpu instead of a psu, the old 3800+ x2 was bottlenecking like a mofo

Unixlord · November 24th, 2007, 01:27 AM

My PSU supports two frickin 2900XTs or whatever in crossfire. I can't imagine how I would use all that power. Maybe I should force it to do the dishes.

Zamoldac · November 24th, 2007, 01:50 AM

hahha i would go further than that.... laundry too. LOL

Mac Daddy · November 24th, 2007, 02:09 AM

Corsair makes some nice affordable stuff too not sure about Unix's dishes but after Chaos suggested this series to me the HX-520 does everything I need. There is an upper model as well might need to go to that for power consumption if I go with a Phenom

(Sorry Unix couldn't resist Bro LOL)

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IModIntel · November 26th, 2007, 04:35 PM

Corsair PSUs are ROCK SOLID. They are really kick ass and i have never heard of a complaint on any of their units. Zamoldac, 500 w is enough, but i don't trust Raidmax too much and for the longevity of your components i would still go with that Thermaltake unit.

Zamoldac · November 26th, 2007, 04:44 PM

will upgrade probably in december and i'l try to get either a Corsair or a Therlmaltake with both 6pin and 8pin conectors. thx for the help guys.