HTPC PSU up to x2?

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12-07-2007, 08:49 PM
s_kinton

HTPC PSU up to x2?

Right, heres the new setup. I'll be collecting it all from CCL on monday.

New parts:
AMDx2 3600 sAM2
Abit AN-M2HD - 7 series nvidia onboard with HDMI/HDCP (HW accelerator for HD)
1Gb OCZ Value PC5400
NEC AD-7170S-OB SATA DVDRW
2m HDMI cable

Existing parts:
Antec Minuet case
220w Antec PSU
SATA HDDs
MCE remote, mini kb etc

Anything Im missing?

Is my Antec 220w PSu up to running an x2?

3.3v = 17a
5v = 20a
12v = 12a

Its only got 12a on the 12v rail. Thats the only rail!!:surrender:
12-07-2007, 10:30 PM
jimbouk

What else is it running? If you haven't got a discrete graphics card and only one hdd+dvd then it should be fine and dandy. Have a look for a PSU calculator if you're worried.
13-07-2007, 08:32 AM
s_kinton

Its gonna be running 2 HDDs, 1 DVDRW and onboard 6100 graphics (NF430 chipset). Would that be ok?

Thoughts....anyone? I really wanna get this ordered.

PSU calculator says 326w, but that sounds a bit on the high side to me.
13-07-2007, 09:36 AM
jimbouk

Hmmmm, does seem a bit high. What processor are you currently running it with? The S939 X2 3800+ listed as 89W - one of these: http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desk...=ADA3800DAA5BV
13-07-2007, 10:11 AM
schmunk

Yes, it should be fine.

The PSU calculators are always WAAAAAAY too generous.
13-07-2007, 10:41 AM
s_kinton

Im even looking at an am2 3600 as they only draw 65w! To pair with a Abit AN-M2HD as its got a 7 series geforce onboard with HDMI output :)

Anyone know if the stock cooler is quiet with these AM2 chips??
13-07-2007, 10:53 AM
jimbouk

If you're on AM2 then get any of the energy efficient dual cores, they all run at 65W. But unless you are doing high def stuff then the X2 3600+/3800+ EE will be fine.
13-07-2007, 11:00 AM
s_kinton

Ill be doing 720p. According to the reviews Ive read on the Abit AN-M2HD board I should be fine as the onboard vga takes the load via purevideo. Ill probably use 30% CPU going by the reviews. I also plan to oc the chip a fair bit.
13-07-2007, 11:12 AM
jimbouk

Hmmm, I think overclocking on a 220W psu is a bit ambitious. I think you'd bit better off starting with a better processer.
13-07-2007, 12:32 PM
s_kinton

True. I suppose its either £30+ on a better psu or spend that £30+ on a better cpu....
13-07-2007, 02:17 PM
s_kinton

Right, heres the new setup. I'll be collecting it all from CCL on monday.

New parts:
AMDx2 3600 sAM2
Abit AN-M2HD - 7 series nvidia onboard with HDMI/HDCP port (HW accelerator for HD via purevideo)
1Gb OCZ Value PC5400
NEC AD-7170S-OB SATA DVDRW
2m HDMI cable

Existing parts:
Antec Minuet case
220w Antec PSU
SATA HDDs
MCE remote, mini kb etc

Anything Im missing?