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Josephson_Junction
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United States
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 Posted - 2013/01/07 : 19:34:45
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Originally posted by Samination:
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Originally posted by Josephson_Junction:
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Originally posted by Samination:
USB 3.0 ports and only 450W? Can't have much horsepower that
Wait, what? The processor and graphics card together consume only 187 watts. When I had the older, larger case that the GTX 285 fit in, it was 260W combined. Considering other components as well, 450W is enough for me, and the power supply in question definitely isn't a low-end $10 fireworks container.
Not sure why USB 3.0 makes you think that it's underpowered. :s
really? only 187? I need to get some tools so I can see how much I actually use, or my 600W is underused :P
USB 3 uses up more power than USB 2, thats why I was wondering.
I get what you originally meant now.
One of the major foci of the Ivy Bridge tick was greater efficiency in power consumption, especially in the embedded and mobile markets. My 3570 isn't in either, but it's rated at a nice 77W. Also, I have a total of four USB 3 ports, so that would be 18 watts if they were all in use; not a problem at all for me.
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Samination
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Posted - 2013/01/07 : 19:47:23
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Originally posted by Josephson_Junction: Also, I have a total of four USB 3 ports, so that would be 18 watts if they were all in use; not a problem at all for me.
Even if all 4 are used for external harddrives (with no external power supply)?
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Rawcous
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United Kingdom
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Joined: Jun, 2012
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Posted - 2013/01/07 : 20:13:23
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Originally posted by Josephson_Junction:
I've just gone through a significant PC upgrade and the difference is AWESOME! Not one crackle, not one audio drop out! Seriously, with the older setup my projects had to be fairly minimal (had to constantly freeze tracks as well) but now I can have a truckload of instances of Absynth 5, Kontakt 4, and Massive, with lots of automation and an absurd amount of effects and the total CPU usage only maxes out around 27%!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I was completely expecting this too. I'm just so grateful to no longer have to deal with trying to produce with a metaphorical ball and chain around my ankle!!
Specifications if anyone is curious:
- Intel Core i5 3570 processor
- Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 memory
- Intel DQ77MK motherboard
- M-Audio Delta 1010LT PCI audio interface
- Nvidia GTX 285 graphics card (will eventually be replaced with an AMD FirePro V4900 when I get the money)
- Noctua NH-L12 processor cooler
- XClio GreatPower 700W power supply (will eventually be replaced with a Silverstone ST45SF-G)
How much did you pay for that?
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Josephson_Junction
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United States
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Posted - 2013/01/07 : 20:51:28
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Originally posted by Samination:
Even if all 4 are used for external harddrives (with no external power supply)?
4.5W per port on USB 3 is the max last I checked, so I was going by that.
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How much did you pay for that?
According to Amazon and eBay purchase history:
Intel Core i5 3570 processor - $209.99
Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 memory - $34.99
Intel DQ77MK motherboard - $139.99
M-Audio Delta 1010LT PCI audio interface - $0 (bought years ago, don't remember the price)
AMD Radeon HD 4850 - $0 (borrowed from my uncle)
Noctua NH-L12 processor cooler - $59.98
Lian Li PC-V353B - $120.98
Silverstone Tek 450W ST45SF-G - $83.99
Crucial m4 CT256M4SSD2 2.5" 256GB SSD - $159.22
Noctua NF-R8 PWM Cooling Fan - $8.99
Noctua NF-P12 PWM Cooling Fan - $15.34
Orico 7618SUS-BK external HDD enclosure - $32.99
Seagate 7200RPM 700GB HDD - $0 (bought years ago, don't remember the price)
Seagate 7200RPM 500GB HDD - $0 (bought years ago, don't remember the price)
Hitachi 7200RPM 1TB HDD - $0 (bought years ago, don't remember the price. Used as backup drive.)
Final cost was give-or-take $866.46.
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