An important tip from one of our users: don't just check total power output, find out what you need in the way of current on each power rail. If you need 20 A on your +12V rails and the supply only has 15A, it doesn't matter how many watts the supply puts out: don't buy it. Make certain that you have ENOUGH rails, too: sometimes, you need more than just two +12V rails for your setup.
Replacing an existing power supply is easier: just get a replacement that meets or exceeds the specifications of the old one. (You can usually find those printed on the side of the supply.)
That said, here's a power supply that is compatible with most ATX format motherboards, puts out an impressive 850 watts of power (see specifications for exact distribution). Could this be your next power supply?
An important tip from one of our users: don't just check total power output, find out what you need in the way of current on each power rail. If you need 20 A on your +12V rails and the supply only has 15A, it doesn't matter how many watts the supply puts out: don't buy it. Make certain that you have ENOUGH rails, too: sometimes, you need more than just two +12V rails for your setup.
Replacing an existing power supply is easier: just get a replacement that meets or exceeds the specifications of the old one. (You can usually find those printed on the side of the supply.)
That said, here's a power supply that is compatible with most ATX format motherboards, puts out an impressive 850 watts of power (see specifications for exact distribution). Could this be your next power supply?
ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V CompatibleCompatible with the ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V standards, the OCZ GameXStream OCZ850GXSSLI provides maximum power stability to drive the latest Intel and AMD processors as well as other components for desktop and entry-level server computer systems.
850W Maximum PowerThe OCZ GameXStream OCZ850GXSSLI provides a maximum power of 850W to deliver safe, reliable output for ultra high-end computer systems.
Highly EfficientDelivering up to 80% efficiency at 110V input (up to 83% efficiency at 230v input), the OCZ GameXStream OCZ850GXSSLI saves energy and may even reduce your electric bill!
Efficient CoolingAn internal 120mm fan with blue LEDs provide highly efficient cooling for the power supply and the whole system and delivers eye-catching fun.
NVIDIA SLI CertifiedThe OCZ GameXStream OCZ850GXSSLI power supply has gone through a series of rigorous NVIDIA SLI certification tests for maximum system stability when building NVIDIA SLI PCs.