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Kadavr
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Posted : Sep 8, 2007 21:00
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wouldn't it be better to go for the 620 if you're building a quad core? |
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IsraTrance Team
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Posted : Sep 9, 2007 15:24
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@seppa,
Sorry not to live up to your expectations.
My job in the real world is dealing with hundreds of computers, among them are TV station and Radio station computers. I have dealt with many studio computers setups, and my advice is based upon my experience.
I'm here to give my advice - it's your choice not to take it.
If you believe that a larger output PSU will provide less problems (whichever problems there might be) and work quieter, then I believe that's the advice you should propose. I don't believe so - or at least that's how it is in the real world afterall.
Btw, a very good PSU is deffinately better (heatwise), but its price difference doesn't justify the improvement.
A midrange PSU can really limit you when you are starting to practice overclocking on a fully packed machine. It depends on what's eating your power inside the box...
the FX5200 (fanless) video card is a low consumption card for example (~45w) - that's what I would get for a decent Audio station. (as long we expect it's not a hardcore gaming machine).
The Q6600 (G0) CPU will run at ~200w on full load (not overclocked in any way). (the E6600 is ~150w on full load, certainly not 50% less btw).
One ddr2 memory stick is about 15w, one hdd max is 25w, additional PCI cards - not more than 15w each.
A medium-class output PSU will work in its 'normal' testing enviroment - not above expected. It's noise level will reach the expected dB. This is why a large fan designed PSU will work at its 'normal' dB level.
Starting to mess around with 5% more or less difference at a higher end PSU for an output which is eventually too much for the regular computer system (in the studio) when the price is certainly not 5% different.
So to repeat myself, I wouldn't go for a complete low end PSU, but a midrange is enough - for a (almost)perfect audio station performance. Same goes to the Asus A-45GA 450W PSU. I'm not sure if somebody actually measured the exact noise level in a controlled enviroment, but if you're still having a sensitive ear, a proper computer "closet" will defiinately make it hard to hear anything.
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Getafix
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Posted : Sep 9, 2007 20:26
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Thanks everyone for your valuable input.
As some people object to the choice of Asus for the PSU would you guys recommend a Machron or Cooler Master PSU instead?
I'm going to be buying this system from pakistan so the choices as far as different brands are concerned are quite limited.
As for the graphics card i've decided to get a decent one now so that i can play games if i feel like it.
I've decided to go for a Inno3d 8600 GT (256 MB)as it's got DDR3 ram.
I'm going to wait for some more feedback before i place my order as i don't want to get buyers remorse!
Keep the opinions coming, thanks!
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Seppa
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Posted : Sep 10, 2007 10:07
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its really a question of looking at the review and checking out the roundups. I never had any of the mentioned psu... I'm looking at the roundups.... stats... ect.....
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article259-page1.html
heres: a roundup with the coolmaster....
http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-338-1.htm
the coolmaster seems the best out of your selection.... though if i could i would get something else
I recommend you go over this review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article699-page1.html choose one of the psu you can get where you are.
you got a mark for quality and noise most of them are good, obviously you can quickly figure out which is best... read the review for the one you are interested in..... you'll learn more about it.....
Also I would advice you to get a Noctua Noctua NH-U12F CPU Heatpipe Heatsink to cool your cpu... 8db noise you can't go wrong with this....
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