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Running 450 BT psu at 90% 24/7

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Bigslimvdub
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2017/09/27 21:31:43 (permalink)
My setup uses 390-400w at the wall. My current psu (1000GQ) is total overkill. I am looking into the 450 BT psu that’s on special right now. I will be running constant 400w on this 24/7. Will this psu be ok running this since it’s rated at 450w?

I have read that this psu has a lot of DOA issues from amazon reviews. Does anyone have experience with this particular psu?
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    fergusonll
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    Re: Running 450 BT psu at 90% 24/7 2017/09/27 22:45:21 (permalink)
    1.Why do you want to switch.
    2. What's wrong with the one you already have.
     
    Power supply's are most efficient at approx. 50%, at 400w is pretty much there, 1000w is a little overkill, not necessarily a terrible thing. IMO 450w is not enough and will not last long, especially pushing a bronze rated psu that hard 24/7. 
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    Re: Running 450 BT psu at 90% 24/7 2017/09/28 00:34:17 (permalink)
    Why do you want to go with a bad power supply (450BT)? If you really want to swap it out, go with a 550-650w Gold or higher rated power supply.
     
     
     
     
     
     


     
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    Re: Running 450 BT psu at 90% 24/7 2017/09/28 14:40:03 (permalink)
    I always go with the best psu you can and always at least platinum. Better made, warranties and never had one fail.
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