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Gaming PSU – What Should I Get For My Build

HardwarePal : Choosing a PSU for a gaming rig, is not a daunting task but is one of the most important aspect of a gaming rig.

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steve30x3837d ago

What you need to get is a PSU that will power all your hardware. For instance if all your rigs hardware uses 550 watts then get a 650 watt PSU for the simple reason that a PSU will slowly degrade over the years no matter how good or expensive it is. After five years your PSU will be down in power by fifty watts or maybe slightly more so in five years your PSU wont have enough power to power your hardware properly and you will start having trouble if you get a PSU that matches your hardware requirements exactly.

hiredhelp3837d ago

Thats not True ive had PSU lasted over 5 years that seen several builds.
They do degrade over time but not the way your making it sound depends how much ware tear if your using full amps.

steve30x3837d ago (Edited 3837d ago )

http://www.tomshardware.co.... Prove that wrong

http://www.tomshardware.co....

http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-...

Determine the wattage you need. Use a PSU calculator web page or software to help determine your requirements. Even better is to find a review of a similar system that measures power consumption. As that consumption is measured at the wall, multiply by the review system's power supplies efficiency to get the output. (If you don't know, 0.82 will be close or slightly pessimistic.) Don't purchase a PSU just above your requirements unless you plan not to upgrade the system. Also, PSUs age, losing power over time. Purchase a PSU that will take you through your next few upgrades, over a multiple-year period.

http://www.extreme.outervis...

http://www.overclock.net/t/...

http://answers.yahoo.com/qu...

Dude4203837d ago (Edited 3837d ago )

That's not even evidence, you just typed something to search in forums/answer websites. Besides, Capacitors most likely age faster the more you stress the power supply, such as full power 24/7. It all depends on how you use it.

I've seen computers that are over 10 years old that still have their original power supplies, and yes, still works. Doesn't seem like capacitor aging has that much of an effect like you think.

steve30x3836d ago

I've seen 10 year old computers with dead power supplies. The way you are talking is you might as well get a 650watt PSU if your hardware requires 650watts which is completely wrong. And no I didnt go to forums or websites just to search for the answers. You just dont want to see the truth.

hiredhelp3836d ago

Steve give it up i started in custom pcs age 17 im now 34 Dude420 is right PSUs are not like they used to be.

steve30x3835d ago

WOW So because you have been building computers for 17 years means that you are the only person in the world who builds custom computers and you know more than everybody else. For your information Ive been building custom computers with ten years. I know what I am talking about and many professionals will agree with me.

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

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Alone in the Dark Developer Has Been Hit With Layoffs

Alone in the Dark developer Pieces Interactive has been hit with layoffs a month after its release, as per the latest information.

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coolbeans11h ago

That genuinely, genuinely sucks. The reboot has clear flaws, but it really felt like a solid first step for this team to receive *greater* investment.

XiNatsuDragnel5h ago

Alone in the dark is a fun game so that's unfortunate

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Shenmue: Reclaiming the Path is a fan game coming out September 16th.

Shenmue: Reclaiming the Path is a fan game using Dreamcast-era visuals, and tells a new story within the Shenmue saga taking place in both Hong Kong and Guilin. Its expected to release on September 16th.

Inverno7h ago

Something about recreating old school graphics in an era of HD high poly photo realism just hits a spot. I'm not nostalgic cause I mostly played GameCube and GB/A, but it's a visual style that gets over looked even by indies.

Rynxie2h ago

Definitely a fan project. Terrible hand animations. Some characters have very bad body proportions. Some look like little kids in adult bodies. Some have short arms, small head, big hips and so on.