Hey Guys,
I'm trying to build a killer gaming machine in my "Da Box" but I need some assistance with cooling and PSU requirements.
Can anybody recommend a good PSU that would run the below machine? Preferably modular and somewhat quiet. I've learned going through the forums that dimensions of the psu are important. So small would be good, but beefy as I have 2x 5970's to run.
Also need a CPU cooler that will go well with it. I'm new to noctua producs, but quickly learning to love their stuff!
Looking at the parts I have below, I'm guessing a 1KW minimum right? Various PSU calculators state I need around 950W, I couldn't believe it!
I already have:
2x 5970's (Gigabyte)
i7 930 (will be overlocking this pup)
Asus Rampage II Gene
6GB RAM (would 12 be overkill? even with the 2x 5970's?)
BD/DVD Burner
2x SSD's
2x 3.5" hard drives - these are connected via eSATAP so will draw from the PSU as well - these two drives are not important, just nice to have connected.)
I have not yet seen one of these cases in the flesh, so I'm not sure what do with cooling. I would like something to work well with the fans and airflow already in place in "Da Box".
Has any found any issues with the included fans, or replaced any of them for after market products? I was thinking of replacing the included fans with Noctua equivalents if the standard stuff is loud.
The only other problem I think I'll have in the future is graphics cooling. Any suggestions in the department would be welcome.
Thanks
I'm trying to build a killer gaming machine in my "Da Box" but I need some assistance with cooling and PSU requirements.
Can anybody recommend a good PSU that would run the below machine? Preferably modular and somewhat quiet. I've learned going through the forums that dimensions of the psu are important. So small would be good, but beefy as I have 2x 5970's to run.
Also need a CPU cooler that will go well with it. I'm new to noctua producs, but quickly learning to love their stuff!
Looking at the parts I have below, I'm guessing a 1KW minimum right? Various PSU calculators state I need around 950W, I couldn't believe it!
I already have:
2x 5970's (Gigabyte)
i7 930 (will be overlocking this pup)
Asus Rampage II Gene
6GB RAM (would 12 be overkill? even with the 2x 5970's?)
BD/DVD Burner
2x SSD's
2x 3.5" hard drives - these are connected via eSATAP so will draw from the PSU as well - these two drives are not important, just nice to have connected.)
I have not yet seen one of these cases in the flesh, so I'm not sure what do with cooling. I would like something to work well with the fans and airflow already in place in "Da Box".
Has any found any issues with the included fans, or replaced any of them for after market products? I was thinking of replacing the included fans with Noctua equivalents if the standard stuff is loud.
The only other problem I think I'll have in the future is graphics cooling. Any suggestions in the department would be welcome.
Thanks