my xmas build.

[AlecJ32]

Re: my xmas build.

No i know why and how things happen (given electircal engineering is part of my course at uni :P) but look at the stability charts for PSUs such as corsair you have and then others such as the xigmatic. The corsair stays extremely steady even when the load is high whilst, even though it isnt terrible, the Xigmatic tends to spike quite a bit.

I give recommendations because i have read reviews, looked at the numbers and used them in quite a few builds myself.

I didn't say you didn't. I didn't say anybody on this forum didn't. But forums are open for anybody to contribute on, and as a result, you always get people who aren't always knowledgeable. People come to forums to learn, so I usually like to point out things that people should watch out for.

Re: my xmas build.

No i know why and how things happen (given electircal engineering is part of my course at uni :P) but look at the stability charts for PSUs such as corsair you have and then others such as the xigmatic. The corsair stays extremely steady even when the load is high whilst, even though it isnt terrible, the Xigmatic tends to spike quite a bit.

I give recommendations because i have read reviews, looked at the numbers and used them in quite a few builds myself.

[AlecJ32]

Re: my xmas build.

Yeah im completely with Alex here.

The electrical resistance MAY be there in a very slight form but we are talking miliamps in tough sitations at worst...

Milliamps, or millivolts? It's not ampres you need to worry about. Computer hardware is very sensitive, and needs very precise voltages. If the voltage is too low or too high, or there's a lot of ripple, it increases stress on the voltage regulation modules on the hardware components. This can shorten the life of your hardware. I've read somewhere that the majority of memory sticks that fail or go bad do so because of bad voltages on the 3.3v rail.

If someone is going to be using a modular unit, I'd recommend a semi-modular one like the Corsairs over a fully modular one. The good thing about the Corsair power supply and other semi-modular power supplies is that the ATX12V, ESP12V and the motherboard power connectors are hard wired, and they're the connectors supplying power to the most sensitive components in the PC.

Now, this is coming from someone who is using a 520HX as we speak, but there are a lot of otherwise decent power supplies I wouldn't trust my hardware to because of modular connectors.

I just think it's something to be weary of.

If it was something to be worried about in a PSU we wouldn't recommend it to someone at all.

Something I see a lot, on many, many forums (not necessarily this one, I haven't been active here enough to know) is that there's a good handful of people who don't actually understand what makes something happen, or what makes something good or bad, and simply make recommendations based on what they've seen others recommend. I haven't seen anybody do it on this forum, but I'll see people recommend not so good PSUs on other forums.

Re: my xmas build.

Yeah im completely with Alex here.

The electrical resistance MAY be there in a very slight form but we are talking miliamps in tough sitations at worst...

If it was something to be worried about in a PSU we wouldn't recommend it to someone at all.

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

Remember that modular connectors add electrical resistance to the circuit, which can reduce the voltage of the electrical current being outputted to your hardware. On a good, quality unit, like a Corsair HX 520 or HX 620, it's not something to worry about, but on lower quality units, it may be a different story.

It's not a major problem, but modular cables have both pros and cons.

As if Tech Centre would let anyone buy a poor quality wireless PSU :p

We're not Bf2s lol :laugh:

[AlecJ32]

Re: my xmas build.

3: Remeber that PSU is not modular so it may create a big wire mess!

Remember that modular connectors add electrical resistance to the circuit, which can reduce the voltage of the electrical current being outputted to your hardware. On a good, quality unit, like a Corsair HX 520 or HX 620, it's not something to worry about, but on lower quality units, it may be a different story.

It's not a major problem, but modular cables have both pros and cons.

Re: my xmas build.

BSICUIT HOW DARE YOU INSULT TF2 LIKE THAT

lol its the dispenser and sentry gun from team fortress 2 but they are actual PC cases go onto youtube and search for TF2 case mod

LOL sorry my bad mate :dead: I knew it was from one of the computer games i dont play anymore :p

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

Just be aware that the PSU is not modular!

[Cmac[XI]]

Re: my xmas build.

Just wondering alex have you got any other suggestions for Rag!n?

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

Good setup!

Re: my xmas build.

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[Cmac[XI]]

Re: my xmas build.

lol those r pc cases? arnt they the things from bioshock?

check out the coolermaster RC690 + antec 300

BSICUIT HOW DARE YOU INSULT TF2 LIKE THAT

lol its the dispenser and sentry gun from team fortress 2 but they are actual PC cases go onto youtube and search for TF2 case mod

Re: my xmas build.

lol those r pc cases? arnt they the things from bioshock?

check out the coolermaster RC690 + antec 300

[Cmac[XI]]

Re: my xmas build.

Well tbh I would go for something like these if I had the money



However you really need to look at not only what you want but also what can you afford and how well it is likely to keep cool

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

Depends on what sort of case you like?

You like blue lights, windows etc?