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    Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    Hi All!

    I need some advice on the PSU I have and whether it'll be able to cope!

    I'm looking to build a HTPC with the following components and was wondering if my Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU will be sufficient for this build? My head says yes but I'm not sure, so I thought I'd ask my fellow hexites!

    Antec Fusion Black with LCD to be powered!
    Philips Microsoft SRM5100 Remote and Receiver (Unless I can figure out if the Fusion LCD/IR Receiver will provide the same function as the MCE Receiver!)
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    Think that's it! Had a look on the Enermax site (or was that on AMD's site?) and it does state that the Modu82+ 425W can handle a HD4870, I'd rather not splash out on a new PSU as it's quite silent, although I do have a Corsair HX520W PSU I could use but would prefer to use the Enermax in this rig!

    Thanks!

    Enermax Modu82+ 425W Spec: http://www.enermax.co.uk/products/po...ly/modu82.html

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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    I think you'd be fine with that.

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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    I'd say that that pc will draw about 150~200W at idle and perhaps 250~300W at load or so so I think your reasonably safe.

    Some evidence:
    http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...&limitstart=11
    http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1320&pageID=5205

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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ulti View Post
    I'd say that that pc will draw about 150~200W at idle and perhaps 250~300W at load or so so I think your reasonably safe.

    Some evidence:
    http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...&limitstart=11
    http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1320&pageID=5205
    Mine draws 300W at full load, yours will easily handle it with half to spare.
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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    Yeah should run it no problem

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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    I've found this to be useful to get an idea of what PSU is required:

    http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    A PSU calculator tends to overestimate how much power you use though but it's only about 20% more I guess.

    EDIT: I guess it can still help though.

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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    Thanks to everyone, thought it would be okay, YES! Now just need to get started on the build!

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    Re: Enermax Modu82+ 425W PSU Okay For The Following?

    I always use 300W as the yardstick for an overclocked 3.6Ghz Q6600 with 4870 because that's about as extreme as I'm prepared to go. Good to keep that figure and those specs in your head next time you go to choose your PSU. You'll often find you need a lot less than "manufacturer's recommendations"

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