low-power, low-sound, low-cost PSU
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:13 am
I'm trying to determine if I can use the 160W picoPSU for my new build. They sell a kit with the 160W DC PSU and a high quality 192 AC/DC external transformer.
My mainboard is a Z270 with 2x16GB 2400 RAM and i7 7700K CPU. I originally wanted a 7700T @ 35W, but Abula pointed out elsewhere that have my cake and eat it too with a 7700K. I could down-clock it to operate at 35W, while preserving the option and flexibility of going higher if my computing needs change. Toward that end, I plan to buy the Cryorig H7 cooler, which is rated up to 140W. My OS and data will be stored on an 850 EVO 250GB ssd. I don't plan to install a HDD. I'll be using my existing Evercase 4252, at least for now.
If we assume I turn my 7700K into a 7700T @ 35W, I don't imagine the 160W picoPSU would have any problem powering this setup if I use on-board graphics. What I'd like to know is can I safely add the 35W Nvidia GT 1030 (passive version) to this setup? And if so, would it provide any benefit over the integrated HD 630 GPU?
Here's a link to the PSU: http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT- ... -Power-Kit
And the manual, which shows limits per rail: http://resources.mini-box.com/online/PW ... manual.pdf
I appreciate the advice!
My mainboard is a Z270 with 2x16GB 2400 RAM and i7 7700K CPU. I originally wanted a 7700T @ 35W, but Abula pointed out elsewhere that have my cake and eat it too with a 7700K. I could down-clock it to operate at 35W, while preserving the option and flexibility of going higher if my computing needs change. Toward that end, I plan to buy the Cryorig H7 cooler, which is rated up to 140W. My OS and data will be stored on an 850 EVO 250GB ssd. I don't plan to install a HDD. I'll be using my existing Evercase 4252, at least for now.
If we assume I turn my 7700K into a 7700T @ 35W, I don't imagine the 160W picoPSU would have any problem powering this setup if I use on-board graphics. What I'd like to know is can I safely add the 35W Nvidia GT 1030 (passive version) to this setup? And if so, would it provide any benefit over the integrated HD 630 GPU?
Here's a link to the PSU: http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT- ... -Power-Kit
And the manual, which shows limits per rail: http://resources.mini-box.com/online/PW ... manual.pdf
I appreciate the advice!