Antec Earthwatts 380w and 4850

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

Look at my signature and you'll see my system specs.
Would the Earthwatts 380w power my system comfortably.
It has dual 17amp 12v rails.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=27380

This isn't particularly Video related, so I'm punting it to Power Supplies

-ViRGE

 

[nerp]

Interested in this too. I have a EA380 powering my sys #1 rig.

IP35-E, E2180 @ 3.2ghz, 2x 75gb raptors, 1x500gb Samsung 500gb. Currently have x1950 Pro. I know the 4670 would be a great fit for me for an upgrade but I'm interested in the 4850, especially prices are really competitive for it right now and could get much better with rebates etc as competition stiffens.

 

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

Actually I've read many Newegg reviews of this psu, and I know pretty much for sure it can handle my system.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine

Use that site.

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

I definitely wouldn't be comfortible with a 380w psu. Why don't you upgrade just to be on the safe side.

Get this power supply and use this code: EMCAKCDAC to make it $38 shipped.

Power Supply

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: WaitingForNehalem
I definitely wouldn't be comfortible with a 380w psu. Why don't you upgrade just to be on the safe side.

Get this power supply and use this code: EMCAKCDAC to make it $38 shipped.

Power Supply

You mean $67.99 shiped and $37.99 after rebate and yes, there is a difference.

I think the 380w should handle that just fine but you are about at the limit. My earthwatts 500 is powering the first system in my sig (e8400@3.7, 4870, etc...) and I know I have some room left but not a whole lot. I would personally watch for a hot deal (like the one linked by waitingfornehalem) and get one of those just so you have more breathing room. Plus you can then upgrade down the road without buying a new psu.

 

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

Originally posted by: WaitingForNehalem
I definitely wouldn't be comfortible with a 380w psu. Why don't you upgrade just to be on the safe side.

Get this power supply and use this code: EMCAKCDAC to make it $38 shipped.

Power Supply

woah thats a mad deal. only if i lived in the us. i live in aus

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: x2 3600 rules sazakky

Originally posted by: WaitingForNehalem
I definitely wouldn't be comfortible with a 380w psu. Why don't you upgrade just to be on the safe side.

Get this power supply and use this code: EMCAKCDAC to make it $38 shipped.

Power Supply

woah thats a mad deal. only if i lived in the us. i live in aus

Ah, bummer. It seems that those in other countries often get the shaft on tech prices, especially Aus and India. I'm not sure why considering global shipping is not that bad when you ship in bulk.

 

[solofly]

Originally posted by: x2 3600 rules sazakky
Look at my signature and you'll see my system specs.
Would the Earthwatts 380w power my system comfortably.
It has dual 17amp 12v rails.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=27380

With that rig in your sig, you're looking at no more than ~250watts under load...

 

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

nah. i used a calculator and its about 300w under load