Wednesday, February 23, 2011

I'VE GOT THE POWER

Hi guys, Tim here bringing you a quick post about power supplies.

When I'm building a new PC, there are two things i like to future proof. These are the case and PSU.

Choosing the right power supply is very important during initial construction. You need to find something that wont burn out and will be able to power everything you throw at it and more.

Brands: Brand name plays a big role in deciding which power supply you should get. Buying a generic PSU could lead to disastrous results. some of the brand names I trust are: Thermaltake, Corsair and Coolermaster. There are some more less known brands that produce fine PSUs, however, research should be conducted before choosing these brands.


Power: Wattage plays a big role in future proofing or in power hungry rigs. Making sure you have what you need is imperative especially in multi GPU systems.



Modular design: A modular designed power supply can be very helpful for people working with small cases. Power supplies with large wattage tend to clog up cases with too many cables. Being able to remove these cables when appropriate cuts down on clutter and avoids decreasing airflow.


If you have your own say on power supplies or would like to mention other brands you have please leave a comment.
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47 comments:

  1. GenericFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I built my own machine too :) Nice blog!

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  2. frictionFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    might build my own oneday

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  3. HaliChapFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I would build if I knew how. I'll have to stick with basics.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I use corsair myself, so I fully support this post. I am going to be building a new box in about 2 months, and will catalog the process on my blog!

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  5. sfxworksFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    stickin to basics :/

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  6. Adventure PersonFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Corsair makes a solid product, nice choice!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    if you don't buy modular you experience nothing but anger and an ugly case

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  8. --February 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    looks like a sweet thing you have going here man! i just go with factory stuff :P

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    My current PSU is Antec and it's perfect :D

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  10. edFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    never had to buy a power supply cause i buy computers pre-assembled

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  11. ShahanFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    That badboy looks like a beast!

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  12. Outofnames47February 23, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I love Corsair stuff!

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  13. Dj DeKuFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I need that power supply

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  14. THEFROGFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    how about building a laptop???

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  15. PhantomChaserFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I'd like to build my own someday.

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  16. ScottDFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Make sure you get modular fo sho

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I'm interested in building a good computer at home, I'm glad I found this blog because even if there is a whole bunch of specs, it is still pretty accessible. Great work!

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  18. AnonymouseFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    ooh, cool, now following.

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  19. RQFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I recently built a desktop, went with a corsair. No problems so far, really wish I would have went modular though, a lot of cables with no use I had to hide.

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  20. AkaraFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    man I hvae like 40 antec truepower 550s from work in my closet im trying to get rid of T_T

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  21. Julien WoodFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Man, I'm really glad you posted this because I honestly am quite ignorant about this sort of thing, and your post was quite helpful. I'll definitely be frequenting this blog

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  22. NebberzFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I've never had a power supply with removable cables. That would make things way way easier. *glares at my hassle of a power supply*

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  23. seamagpieFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    thanks for the info. I'm not planning to build a computer any time soon but I was sure interesting

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  24. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    sweet i want this!

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  25. Patti D.February 24, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    That one looks super nice! how much?

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  26. SpikeFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    i'll come back to you if i build a new rig

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  27. metaphysicalfarmsFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Pfstt... where's the bling?! ;-)

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  28. D.February 24, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Cool! Good luck building it

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  29. MeltedsnowgirlFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    We always go for over-wattage here just as a rule of thumb. That way if you want to upgrade the GPU or whatever you don't have to worry about having enough juice.

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  30. James the Giant LeachFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    awesome glad i found this, im in need of a psu

    Soma Shank Tank

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  31. Eric PFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    that's a crazy power supply..must admit I've never had anything but a stock power supply unit, so that just looks amazing to me!

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  32. KUSHtunesFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I've never built my own computer. Looks like here would be a good place to start.

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  33. Shelby FoxFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    My case is huge and way too noisy. I wish I knew the link between case size and noise when I built my PC. Alas, I'm stuck with it.

    Your post has made me consider getting a new one though.

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  34. MarcFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I don't think I will ever have enough money to buy enough graphic cards to use all the 1200.

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Nice. A lot of people just seem to take the power for granted.

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  36. HillDogFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    If you use a power processor and graphics card, you should definitely upgrade your psu. It is better to invest 60 bucks, than lose 400+.

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  37. SamFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Fantastic!

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  38. synoptixsFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    always invest in a good power supply

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  39. The GovernorFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    i need to get one of these.

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  40. ebm93February 25, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    This looks awesome.

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  41. CharlesFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    your blog makes me a little depressed lol this is awesome stuff

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  42. SiphilFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    People tend to go skimp on their PSU's when building a new PC, and it tends to come back to bite them in the ass.

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  43. ThatBrokeProgrammerFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I love modular power supplies. They keep my case much cleaner. No random wires hanging around.

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  44. llllollllllFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Nice advice.

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  45. MattFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I never really thought much about how the power supply matters, but it makes sense. Thanks for the info!

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  46. MorphenFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I got a Rosewill Xtreme or something that's a 950W.

    It's a bit too much power, uses a lot of energy.

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  47. killerkunMarch 2, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I don't think i will ever be able to get a pc that will need so much power e___e

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