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  1. 08-09-2009, 07:29 PM #1
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    PSU Power Usage

    Hi all, just picked up a 750HX today

    Wondering if I should have got the 850HX?

    Talk to me
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    Re: PSU Power Usage

    bit late now isnt it
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  3. 08-09-2009, 07:48 PM #3
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    Re: PSU Power Usage

    Quote Originally Posted by GoNz0 View Post
    bit late now isnt it
    Nope, it is unopened and I can exchange it
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    Re: PSU Power Usage

    Your setup wouldn't even hit 300W. My similar setup with a Q9450/X3350 wouldn't even hit 250W although thats with a HD4770.
    Workstation 1: Intel i7 950 @ 3.8Ghz / X58 / 12GB DDR3-1600 / HD4870 512MB / Antec P180
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    Mobile Workstation: Intel C2D T8300 @ 2.4Ghz / GM965 / 3GB DDR2-667 / DELL Inspiron 1525 / 6+6+9 Cell Battery
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  5. 08-09-2009, 11:06 PM #5
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    Re: PSU Power Usage

    Unless you're planning on building a multi GPU i7 gaming beast i'd save yourself some pennies and keep it

    Unless you're an LN2/D-Ice nutjob then send it back
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