PSU Size

[WallaceTech]

Guys.

I am looking to run 8 x SATA III drives and I was wondering if anyone can assist on the PSU size? Will a 650w be enough to power 8 x SATA III drives, plus a quad port intel NIC and 12GB of RAM?

Thanks in advance

 

[Ericloewe]

650W is a bit overkill for 8 drives.

What is the model in question?

 

[WallaceTech]

Actually i have just totalled it up on http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine and its coming out at 556w. So my question is, with a 650w PSU and me using 556w am i sailing a little to close to the wind here?

 

[WallaceTech]

650W is a bit overkill for 8 drives.

What is the model in question?

I am looking at this PSU as it comes with a Fractal Design Define R4 Black Case

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w...onze-compact-psu-with-120mm-quiet-fan-atx-231

 

[WallaceTech]

Here is the case and psu i am looking at buying

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/frac...w-fractal-design-integra-r2-80plus-bronze-psu

 

[AlainD]

What are you running to get 556w?

A sata drive needs about 2A 12V to spin up and a lot less afterwards 3-6watt. Then a seasonic G-350 (or it G-360) would be enough and gold rathed.

 

[enemy85]

the seasonic G-360 with 5 drives is more than enough... so i guess even with 8 would work ok but if u want to be sure go with the 450w

 

[WallaceTech]

Thanks guys.

I went for a 650w just to be done with it.