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    System power calculator

    http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

    Note:

    (1) It calculcates the system's MAXIMUM output (which is virtually impossible to achieve in the real world)
    (2) Typical system usage probably results in anything between at 30%-70% of peak output.
    (3) Treat it as a rough guide rather than a precise tool.
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    • muddyfox470's system
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    Quote Originally Posted by davidstone28
    http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

    Note:

    (1) It calculcates the system's MAXIMUM output (which is virtually impossible to achieve in the real world)
    (2) Typical system usage probably results in anything between at 30%-70% of peak output.
    (3) Treat it as a rough guide rather than a precise tool.
    Agreed, as it only gives you the watts required, but what would be more helpful, is the ampage required on each PSU Rail.

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    (at least it has the majority of up to date hardware!)
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    I've seen a better one, but can't remember where.
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    My main system only needs 271w according to this. My true power 330x is ok then.
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    The power calculator over at http://takaman.jp/D/?english gives the load on each rail, as well as the total wattage. Is that the one you were thinking of, Kez? Pity its component list is a bit outdated, though.

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    That is the one, yes.
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