is Seasonic S12II 520W good for my system?

[ashutosh_11]

I heard this PSU has two 12v rails at 20A each. I am scared wether it will be enough for my system or not?

My specs are :

Intel i5 4440
Asus H81M-CS
16GB Ram (8+8)
Zotac GTX 970

 

[badboyrog2]

yes this psu will work

your gpu card can use up to 225W max

 

[JackNaylorPE]

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2311121/power-supply-requirements-nvidia-gpus.html#14243229

nVidia stipulates that a minimum 500w PSU be used a

size that Guru3D confirms with the "at the wall" testing. If you are overclocking, than an extra few watts is recommended

The S12 is a great PSU.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=185

 

[bignastyid]

You're good, that unit is easily enough for those specs and a decent quality unit aswell.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's not compatible with Haswell sleep states , but should be fine.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

SR question for ya .... do we know that it is "not compatible" or just that it is not "certified as compatible". Reason I ask, is that in all the builds I have seen since Haswell came out, have not observed any power resets when system down clocked or took a nap. I always just assumed that this was comparable to a RAM supplier QVL. while if ya on it, it's guaranteed to be fine ... if ya ain't well don't blame us if it doesn't work.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Most don't encounter the issues even if not Haswell certified , I've only seen a handfull of situations where people had trouble with the sleep states. Those were with cheaper end power supplies.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Yes, I never seen it myself so sounds like not being "haswel certified" is just that.... just cause Seasonic or [insert other make / model here] didn't pay someone to test and certify it, doesn't mean it won't work. On that note, I don't think I have ever installed RAM that was on the QVL list

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I don't think I have ever installed RAM that was on the QVL list....Me neither!!!!!!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I bet this is you too:

Definition: "Manual" - that book that comes with PC components that PC builders read after they have assembled their PC. Helps them determine what leftover parts are for and / or where they screwed up.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I bet this is you too:

Definition: "Manual" - that book that comes with PC components that PC builders read after they have assembled their PC. Helps them determine what leftover parts are for and / or where they screwed up.

On the money 100%!!!!! 😀

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Tho ... that is sometimes complicated by the fact that, in the modern world, after the order goes into newegg ... ya have 2-3 days till the parts arrive... then spare time isn't used for gaming, fiddling with forums, etc...

It's downloading / highlighting / printing the Manuals, making a "current BIOS / drivers / utilities" DVD and sticking all in 3 ring binder.

When I (and you) started this stuff, there was no world wide web, and "read after assembly" was the norm.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Right on point Jack , that's for sure.

 

[ashutosh_11]

yes this psu will work

your gpu card can use up to 225W max

so should i get it? i mean will the 2 12v rails on it will create any problem?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

If you are buying a quality PSU, you won't have a need to look at ore case about rails. The only time I bother to look at rails is when a box comes in with a cheap off-brand PSU. Many cheap PSUs overstate their wattage and checking the amperage rating of the rails is a good way to catch this. If you have read a review of a PSU on jonnyguru, hardwaresecrets or techpowerup, if it doesn't list a problem, you can be sure, "You're Green"

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