Advice on replacing power supply

[zentaki]

I've had this computer for about 2 years: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229221 only adding on another 6870hd card for crossfire and replacing the ram.

Since I got it I've been experiencing constant freezing/blue screen issues like the numerous other people that have gotten cyberpower pcs. It turns out the crappy Xtreme Gear Psu may be causing it.

I need advice on what new power supply to get and how difficult is it to replace the power supply.

 

[toyftw]

I've had this computer for about 2 years: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229221 only adding on another 6870hd card for crossfire and replacing the ram.

Since I got it I've been experiencing constant freezing/blue screen issues like the numerous other people that have gotten cyberpower pcs. It turns out the crappy Xtreme Gear Psu may be causing it.

I need advice on what new power supply to get and how difficult is it to replace the power supply.

Hi - What is your PSU budget & where are you located?

Tom

 

[zentaki]

Hi - What is your PSU budget & where are you located?

Tom

Under $150~ I'm in the U.S

 

[toyftw]

Under $150~ I'm in the U.S

OK - give me a couple minutes.
Good news is you won't have to spend $150.

You are using 2 - 6870's in CF right?

 

[zentaki]

OK - give me a couple minutes.
Good news is you won't have to spend $150.

You are using 2 - 6870's in CF right?

Yes

 

[toyftw]

Under $150~ I'm in the U.S

Hi again - realhardtech on their PSU req for 2 6870's in CF is 900w.
You don't need that much, you could probably get by with a
quality 750w unit, I'm going to suggest at least one 850w unit
to be on the safe side.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151108 nets to $120

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151102 nets to $140

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022 nets to $130

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182084 nets to $110

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021 nets to $100

Any of these will power your sys with 2 - 6870's in CF. My personal pref of these
is the Seasonic X-850

 

[zentaki]

Hi again - realhardtech on their PSU req for 2 6870's in CF is 900w.
You don't need that much, you could probably get by with a
quality 750w unit, I'm going to suggest at least one 850w unit
to be on the safe side.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151108 nets to $120

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151102 nets to $140

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022 nets to $130

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182084 nets to $110

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021 nets to $100

Any of these will power your sys with 2 - 6870's in CF. My personal pref of these
is the Seasonic X-850

How difficult is it to change psu's?

 

[toyftw]

How difficult is it to change psu's?

Hi - not difficult at all. I consider myself lousy at mechanical stuff
and I changed mine. There are tutorials online, there are also
demo's of how to do it on you tube.

Here is the one I used:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/362

Tom

 

[zentaki]

Best answer selected by zentaki.

 

[toyftw]

Best answer selected by zentaki.

nnHi again - plz - no need for the 850 - save some $$ the psu reqnI was looking at didn't seem right, so I dbl checked andnthe 900w was for 6870x2 & CF (so 4 cards, not 2).nnGo with either of the last 2 I linked & they leave a lot of headroom.nSorry, for the screw up.nnIn fact you could be OK with a quality 650w unit.nnnTomnnlet me know if you want me to find a 650w unitnnhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207022nnhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020nnhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014nnn

 

[zentaki]

Hi again - plz - no need for the 850 - save some $$ the psu req
I was looking at didn't seem right, so I dbl checked and
the 900w was for 6870x2 & CF (so 4 cards, not 2).

Go with either of the last 2 I linked & they leave a lot of headroom.
Sorry, for the screw up.

In fact you could be OK with a quality 650w unit.


Tom

let me know if you want me to find a 650w unit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207022

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

It's all good, the 850 is perfect for future upgrades I may get.

 

[toyftw]

It's all good, the 850 is perfect for future upgrades I may get.

OK - just wanted you to have the right info, I have a Seasonic X series,
outstanding PSU's.

Tom

Good luck with your rig