Opinions on an upgrade

[Horrorcosmic]

Wasn't sure where to put this thread so i stuck it in PC mods.

I've been running with an Ultra X3 1K watt PSU for some time, but i've been looking at an In win commander for some time, I'm wondering if its worth upgrading to the In win or if what i got is good.

Reason i ask is i know Ultra had trouble with there PSU's awhile back and i'm kinda wondering if that maybe why i'm not getting my overclocks stable, but all i've read about the X3 is good.

Newegg.com - IN WIN COMMANDER IRP-COM1200 1200W ATX 12V 2.3 / EPS 12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

[TWEAKNEWS] - ULTRA X3 1000WATT SLI READY MODULAR POWER SUPPLY REVIEW - PAGE 1

[pullmyfoot]

so why do you need a 1.2kw PSU? heck why do you need 1kw even? the only way you are going to get close to 1kw even is if you ran 3 high powered graphics cards with a dual CPU setup or something.

[Horrorcosmic]

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Originally Posted by pullmyfoot

so why do you need a 1.2kw PSU? heck why do you need 1kw even? the only way you are going to get close to 1kw even is if you ran 3 high powered graphics cards with a dual CPU setup or something.

i bought the 1k for the higher threshold, but i do plan on 3 graphics cards

I'm not really looking at the wattage but more of there stability and performance.

[Aaron_8015]

There are a few that you can choose from.....

OCZ
Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ850GXSSLI ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 850Watts Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB, CE, CSA, UL - Power Supplies

Corsair
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
(This PSU is serverly under rated, it is supposed to be closer to a 1500W unit).

Seasonic
Newegg.com - SILVERSTONE DECATHLON DA850 850W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - SILVERSTONE OP1000-E 1000W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies


This one will probably be my next upgrade.

Newegg.com - XFX P1850BCAG9 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

[JPMiller]

If thats truly your concern, I would be looking at PC Power & Cooling.
I wouldnt use an Ultra PSU for a paperweight, it might STILL catch fire!

This would be my choice...
Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS910 910W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Active PFC Power Supply Compatible with Core i7 - Power Supplies