Need to Upgrade my Exisiting Config [Greedy HAF]

[MegaMind]

^^I understood that part. All i'm trying to say is,

It may not burn. Its OCP will kick in.
If it burns it could kill your other parts too.

This part is overexaggerated...

 

[Extreme Gamer]

My AX-1200 burned and killed my mobo, RAM.

Got the RAM and PSU RMAed. Waiting for mobo to complete process.

Worst part is that I didnt even overload it.

 

[d3p]

PSU getting burned is a different case, especially when AX1200 has Over-voltage and over-current protection, under-voltage protection, and short circuit protections.

BTW refer the below link, a lot of issues have been noticed earlier also.

Click Here Refer the feedback sections from the Buyer.

Now i highly doubt, its case where PSU is the culprit for burning other system components. It might be some sort of High Voltage Spikes from the Mains or ESD from your Body or may be some other reasons.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

Now i highly doubt, its case where PSU is the culprit for burning other system components. It might be some sort of High Voltage Spikes from the Mains or ESD from your Body or may be some other reasons.

Nope. It was a bad PSU. I had pinpointed the fault.

In the long term your PSU if dying CAN end up damaging PC parts.

 

[d3p]

How long you have used your AX1200 ?? I think max from last 8 - 10 months.

Do you think 1yr of heavy usage will bring the AX1200 into his knees ?? On top its a proven product in the market from last couple of years.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

I used it for 4 months before it died. It wasnt overloaded in any way.

I got a new one via RMA but waiting for my mobo to come from RMA before I can actually use it.

Use your AX850 with two 580s. OC the runts like crap. Dont blame me if your PC shuts down during heavy loads. Dont blame me if your PSU dies premature and if some PC parts are damaged.
There is a reason 900W is the minimum you see recommended (and that is a discontinued product). A guy's lightnings in SLI caused his HX1000 to shut down during heavy OC sessions. He ended up buying an Antec HCP-1200.

 

[d3p]

As i mentioned earlier, I don't run my PC with 4GHz + Clocks 24x7, so might not be a case to be worried for.

But ya, you are true someway, loading might have different stories in the real time scenario.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

As i mentioned earlier, I don't run my PC with 4GHz + Clocks 24x7, so might not be a case to be worried for.

Neither did I. Only had it on for 2-3 hours a day unless downloading on steam (which was not often).

But ya, you are true someway, loading might have different stories in the real time scenario.

Which is why I am trying to precaution you. Would you see reviews or would you listen to a real-life user who has used it for quite a lot more time than a reviewer?

The AX850 is a damn fine PSU without doubt, but it is not cut for such heavy loads.

850W is borderline for 580s in SLI, which is why you should opt for a higher wattage PSU.

Otherwise you can go for 6970s in CF which are weaker at Tessellation but can handle 1080p 2D surround.

BUT if I was in your position I'd:

Sell the 570.
Get two EVGA 2.5GB 570s.
Get a 2560x1600/2560x1440 monitor(30"/27").
Enjoy the size and detail improvement

 

[Cilus]

^^ Nice suggestion.

D35kor, even I have also read in several forums that 850W is bare minimum for GTX 580 SLI. I have checked the power consumption chart provided by in this thread.
Now a quote from guru3d:-

Above, a chart of relative power consumption. This is the entire PC (not just the card as just measured) with the GPU(s) stressed 100%, and the CPU(s) left in idle. Mind you that these are the extreme peak measurements, overall power consumption will, obviously, be lower.

So now I think you're getting my point. A GTX 580 SLI when stressed to 100% keeping CPU idle, needs around 730W of system power. Now when you're gaming you need to add another 100W/120W power consumption for a Overclocked CPU to be on the safer side.
AX850 can provide 840W to the 12V rail but remember 12V rail is not for the GPU only, most of the components draw power from it. So I think TX950 V2 is highly recommended here.

And you are spending a lot of money. So why not to wait for just one month for the HD 7000 series? It's not like that you don't have any machine for now; your existing config can drive anything.
So I'll pray to Lord to bless you with little patience.

 

[vickybat]

^^ Man i've been trying to say this from quite a while now. Its really not that hard to wait a bit and spend wisely.

Next-gen architectures are promising and might deliver jaw dropping performance. No harm in waiting a bit and checking some reviews that'll pour in at that time.

 

[d3p]

Yes, But i never wanted these Keplers or HD7xxx to act like sh!t when they launch.

Ok, then probably closing the thread make more sense now. I will open it when Kepler arrives.