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11/10/12 at 3:35pm
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Hey guys, I think its about time to get a new PSU. I have $80 to spend including taxes, so could someone suggest some options?
I need to power: FX-8120, HD 6870 and all the basics (in the sig).

Most importantly I need it to have the EPS connection and 2 6 pins for the 6870.

Thanks biggrin.gif
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11/10/12 at 3:48pm
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Instore purchase only but theres a ton at toronto's stores. It ended up 68,88 after MIR, It's semi-modular, it have all the cable you need, it have awsome RMA service if needed.
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11/10/12 at 3:54pm
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11/10/12 at 3:55pm
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Thanks, there is a store right by me actually. I think I might need more than 550 though, thats what I have now. I just tried hooking up an extra 3 fans, and it looked like the leds on those fans were blinking, voltages read 11.56 vs the 11.98 without em. Maybe I should shoot for 650?

Anyone else?
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post #5 of 10
11/10/12 at 3:56pm
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Thanks, there is a store right by me actually. I think I might need more than 550 though, thats what I have now. I just tried hooking up an extra 3 fans, and it looked like the leds on those fans were blinking, voltages read 11.56 vs the 11.98 without em. Maybe I should shoot for 650?
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Your rig won't be pulling more than 400W.
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11/10/12 at 4:03pm
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Your rig won't be pulling more than 400W.

Hmm really? How are the Corshair GS series?

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11/10/12 at 4:09pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnyR View Post

Hmm really? How are the Corshair GS series?
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_441&item_id=032194

Get a rosewill capstone 550W.

80+ Gold. Full modular.

Cheap as well
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11/11/12 at 5:48am
Rosewill Capstone 450 will do you just fine, I just bought one at Newegg.ca for 83 bucks tax and shipping included. Gold rated and very highly recommended, semi-modular and has cables you need. Build has 6870- 3770K-4 x 92 mm fans- 3 x 120mm fans- D5 Pump- Opt drive and fan controller. ps the 550 version might be on sale as well. thumb.gif
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post #9 of 10
11/11/12 at 5:56am
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Originally Posted by JohnyR View Post

Hey guys, I think its about time to get a new PSU. I have $80 to spend including taxes, so could someone suggest some options?
I need to power: FX-8120, HD 6870 and all the basics (in the sig).
Most importantly I need it to have the EPS connection and 2 6 pins for the 6870.
Thanks biggrin.gif
Whats your current PSU... I have a that same gpu and a bunch of HDD and fans and a 2500K on a antec 550 watt.
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11/11/12 at 9:55pm
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Okay thanks for the recommendations guys! Right now I have some ****ty Cool Master 550, got it a while ago. Heats up very quickly, and I feel like its about to go on me tongue.gif
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