Power Supply question with GA-EP45-UD3P

[camymic]

Hi There,

In the Quest to set up a new machine

I will use GA-EP45-UD3P
but have with this Existing Power supply
Cooler Master Real Power 550 RS-550-ACLY
ATX12V 2.01 / EPS12V 2.1 550W Power Supply
I pay at the time 120$ an try to find out a way to save some $
It come with 1 (8pin EPS 12v)
and 1 (4pin ATX 12v)

I read That you need 2x 4pin 12v to be able to connect
and enjoy a bit of overclocking....

I also calculate that 550W is OK with
E8500, Gt9800gtx+, 2x2gb ddr2 1066
2 Hard disk, 2 DVD rw,and a few external UsB device...

Your help needed....

[VorLonUK]

Re: Power Supply question with GA-EP45-UD3P

You may be ok.

However that PSU only supplies up to a maximum of 30amps on it's 12 volt rails (360w) - which is on the low side for a 550watt PSU.
ATX Power Supply Units Roundup. Part IV (page 4) - X-bit labs
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[camymic]

Re: Power Supply question with GA-EP45-UD3P

Thank you 'VorLonUk"

You Make me Worried with "May Be Ok"
This 30amps looks Just enough.....?%$^%#@#@
If I have to get one New PS what would be the best solution?
I Need to keep My new Setup alive for 2 to 3 years....


Thank you again for your quick reply

[VorLonUK]

Re: Power Supply question with GA-EP45-UD3P

Well looking at EVGA and BFGtech they suggest around 24-26amps with a basic (9800gtx+) setup using a CPU such as an E4500 (bfg site).

You may be ok with the PSU you have, but it could be cutting it fine when playing a demanding 3dgame and with a modest CPU overclock.

Personally I like Corsair PSU's.

[camymic]

Re: Power Supply question with GA-EP45-UD3P

Alright...

I will follow your recommendation and go for Corsair TX650w
a lot of positive feedback from user.

Thank you for Helping me spent some more^&#*#(#(

[VorLonUK]

Re: Power Supply question with GA-EP45-UD3P

Alright...

I will follow your recommendation and go for Corsair TX650w
a lot of positive feedback from user.

Thank you for Helping me spent some more^&#*#(#(

Your Welcome ;-)