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Article: How to pick a Power Supply Unit that matches your hardware
I'm sorry to say, but you clearly missed the point of my write up entirely. No-one needs a 1500 or 1600W unless you've got a system with dual CPU's and four graphics cards. And more isn't less, as you can get 500-600W 80 Plus Gold/Platinum PSU's these days.
You're clearly not who this article was targeting considering the kind of hardware you're using, but even so, I think you're going way above and beyond your actual needs.
That said, you're welcome to spend your cash on whatever you like, so enjoy your PSUs.
Good read. Now when it comes to understanding that "more is less" for power consumption usage I tend to lean more toward this article as a great reference tool:
http://www.silverstonetek.com/techtalk_cont.php?area=en&tid=wh10_005
That's why I have and use both of these in my systems:
- Silverstone ST1500W
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=175
- LEPA G1600 (My current PSU - check my sig). The newer circuitry that's setup in this PSU for the size is simply the BEST out there. "...extremely low ripple... Gold efficiency... fully modular... what more needs to be said?" - OklahomaWolf. Just read the review and look at page 3 - Hot Testing (link below):
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=283
I'm sorry to say, but you clearly missed the point of my write up entirely. No-one needs a 1500 or 1600W unless you've got a system with dual CPU's and four graphics cards. And more isn't less, as you can get 500-600W 80 Plus Gold/Platinum PSU's these days.
You're clearly not who this article was targeting considering the kind of hardware you're using, but even so, I think you're going way above and beyond your actual needs.
That said, you're welcome to spend your cash on whatever you like, so enjoy your PSUs.