Accurate Usage

[lcdguy]

I am thinking of merging 2 computers in one mega box :) i did a calculation on the PSU i normally use (extreme outer vision) and was wondering how accurate it is.

Specs.

P5Q Pro
Intel E8400
8GB DDR2 PC-6400
9x 1TB WD Black
XFX 4890 XT
1x DVD-ROM
1x DVDRW
Dell Perc 5i
Corsair HX750

The calculator says around 545 Watts based on a capcitor aging of 20% and 100% peak load.

[MpG]

BS. If you can pull anywhere near that much from the wall with that hardware, you've probably shorted something, and should grab either the power cord or a fire extinguisher. Yeah, you'll have a fairly high start-up current with those HDD's, but you'll never load the CPU and GPU before they're finished spinning up.

[JD]

Doubt it will pull anywhere near 545W from the wall. My PC (with HD4850 mind you) and 22" LCD drew under 400W during OCCT PSU Test I believe.

[MpG]

OCCT can make my computer pull about 550W from the wall (insofar as my UPS can('t) be trusted), but my CPU is at 4.5Ghz and I have a metric ****load of fans and pumps. Factoring in the rated efficiency of my PSU, it's pretty doubtful that my computer is actually pulling over 450W.

[headsh0t]

The 20% capacitor aging probably addes over 100w. Try it without the aging and see how much. Actually I'll do it :) brb

[headsh0t]

K well I put in everything you've listed and put "Overclock my CPU" to 4000MHz and 1.3v, added a soundblaster card(all models), I ddin't know what kinda slot Dell Perc uses so I put it as x1 PCI-e, I added 4 120mm fans and I still only got 515w with 20% capacitor aging and 429w with no capacitor aging. That seems normal to me?

[lcdguy]

well considering i am typing this from a computer with 9 HDD now i think it's fine :). i'm running some benchmarks based on 8MB testing as this array is going to be used mostly for files in excess of 4GB each. Will post the results if you like.