Posted February 11, 2016 Hey! I built a server out of some old parts laying around, specs are following: CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 GPU: Asus GT 640 Mobo: Asus P5P43TS/USB3 RAM: 3x 2GB Crucial in dual channel Fans: 1x Noctua fan for the CPU cooler SSD: 1x SanDisk X110 SSD Storage: 1x Toshiba 1TB 2.5" 1x Western Digital Blue 1TB 2.5" 1x Western Digital 750GB 2.5" 1x Hitachi 250GB 2.5" The PSU is a old FSP that I bought some weeks ago, and it`s on 350 watt. The system is usually idle at most times, the CPU is utilizing at most 30% and the GPU max 6%. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 what are the rest of the specs? "The of and to a in is I that it for you was with on as have but be they" Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215626 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 Author 1 minute ago, Ostwind said: what are the rest of the specs? The PC was living it`s own life so it`s edited now Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215632 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 So about 350-400W should do it. Planning on trying StarCitizen (Highly recommended)? STAR-NR5P-CJFR is my referal link Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215634 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 Author Just now, Xaring said: If the server has no GPU, you'll be fine with 250W you'll be fine, I got a Asus GT 640 GPU in it, just so I can physiclly access the server if I need to Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215637 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 Just now, Swinzon said: The PC was living it`s own life so it`s edited now I would say that you would be fine on 400-450w under full load. If it idles most of the time 350w is more than enough so long as it's not some wong dong imma go wrong heap of shit from china. "The of and to a in is I that it for you was with on as have but be they" Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215638 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 Author 1 minute ago, Ostwind said: I would say that you would be fine on 400-450w under full load. If it idles most of the time 350w is more than enough so long as it's not some wong dong imma go wrong heap of shit from china. The GPU uses at most 65W at full load, and the CPU is 95W I think it was. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215647 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 Just now, Swinzon said: The GPU uses at most 65W at full load, and the CPU is 95W I think it was. You also have a few drives in there and you don't really want to have "just enough" you want to have a comfortable amount more than you need because it means the PSU isn't being stressed as much which gives it less motivation to burn your house down. Like I said though if it's idling or under partial load 350w from a decent unit should be enough. "The of and to a in is I that it for you was with on as have but be they" Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215660 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 Author 2 minutes ago, Ostwind said: You also have a few drives in there and you don't really want to have "just enough" you want to have a comfortable amount more than you need because it means the PSU isn't being stressed as much which gives it less motivation to burn your house down. Like I said though if it's idling or under partial load 350w from a decent unit should be enough. Okey, thanks for quick answer! Love this forum Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7215667 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 11, 2016 5 hours ago, Swinzon said: Hey! I built a server out of some old parts laying around, specs are following: CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 GPU: Asus GT 640 Mobo: Asus P5P43TS/USB3 RAM: 3x 2GB Crucial in dual channel Fans: 1x Noctua fan for the CPU cooler SSD: 1x SanDisk X110 SSD Storage: 1x Toshiba 1TB 2.5" 1x Western Digital Blue 1TB 2.5" 1x Western Digital 750GB 2.5" 1x Hitachi 250GB 2.5" The PSU is a old FSP that I bought some weeks ago, and it`s on 350 watt. The system is usually idle at most times, the CPU is utilizing at most 30% and the GPU max 6%. That entire system won't even use 200W of power so use that however you will. My account is almost entirely dormant. Hope you all are having a grand time. Many years of fun were had here. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/545656-how-much-watt-do-i-actually-need/#findComment-7217219 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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