So I see. However that article also states what I said about the 750w psu. And goes onto say that the only cpu+gpu combo that would need 1000w would be paired with a thread ripper. Which starts pricing out the majority of gamers and enthusiasts.
So I see. However that article also states what I said about the 750w psu. And goes onto say that the only cpu+gpu combo that would need 1000w would be paired with a thread ripper. Which starts pricing out the majority of gamers and enthusiasts.
An 80+ power supply could be strained since with the CPU, RAM and drives, the machine will suck over 600 watts at peak times. I like to play it safe with power supplies. 800 watt 80+ gold is a minimum. 1000 watts will never be strained with this setup.
An 80+ power supply could be strained since with the CPU, RAM and drives, the machine will suck over 600 watts at peak times. I like to play it safe with power supplies. 800 watt 80+ gold is a minimum. 1000 watts will never be strained with this setup.
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So I see. However that article also states what I said about the 750w psu. And goes onto say that the only cpu+gpu combo that would need 1000w would be paired with a thread ripper. Which starts pricing out the majority of gamers and enthusiasts.
An 80+ power supply could be strained since with the CPU, RAM and drives, the machine will suck over 600 watts at peak times. I like to play it safe with power supplies. 800 watt 80+ gold is a minimum. 1000 watts will never be strained with this setup.