How much energy savings between 80Plus Gold Cert. vs. 80Plus Silver Certified?

[soarwitheagles]

Bill,

Ok, thanks!

Can you kindly direct me to a safe site to download a safe copy of OCCT?

Thanks,

Soar

[Dark Mantis]

Hi Soar,

Try this link and don't worry it is a trustworthy program even if mit is Russian!

http://downloads.guru3d.com/OCCT-(OverClock-Checking-Tool)-3.0.0-download-1880.html

[Wonderwrench]

Hi Soar,

Try this link and don't worry it is a trustworthy program even if mit is Russian!

http://downloads.guru3d.com/OCCT-(OverClock-Checking-Tool)-3.0.0-download-1880.html

3.0.1 is the latest version. I have always downloaded directly from the developers site.
http://www.ocbase.com/perestroika_en/index.php?Download

[soarwitheagles]

Thanks guys!

I'll try it later tonight!

Soar

[Wonderwrench]

Soar did you ever test your Intel system? Test out OCCT?

Bill

[soarwitheagles]

Soar did you ever test your Intel system? Test out OCCT?

Bill

Bill,

I was totally committed to move full speed ahead with this test and then the unexpected happened:

Three issues delayed my test!

1. Had a circuit blow out this weekend and worked over 8 hours replacing it [new line, fuse, wall sockets, etc.].

2. Also, been reading a whole lot about Usama's demise...it is a special day today here in the USA.  Sweet justice finally.

3. Spring time here in California and doing over-time in the garden [the wife and I try to get in everything early so we can experience the largest harvest later].

I hope to test later this week if all goes well and post some results!

Thanks for asking!

Soar

[bytheway_r]

I thought my Intel 2500k/Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3-B3 rig would pull the same amount of watts/amps regardless of the wattage rating of my PSU...

You were right in your thinking. The parts connecting to your PSU will always pull the same ammount of wattage, regardless of the efficiency of the PSU itself. However, you're measuring system draw at the socket and that's where PSU ratings come into play. Basically, there's always a certain amount of power lost inside of the PSU ( that's why they get warm as all that power becomes heat ).

Your AMD rig is certainly going to consume more power as Sandy Bridge is really good on power consumption.

Do you know what is really funny?  I have two brand new Galaxy GTX 480 1.5 MB Super Overclocked GPU's and each one idles at 222 watts, and suck 425 watts at load.  When I read that I decided to not use them!  I'd have to work overtime just to pay my electrical bill!

Feel free to send these my way, I wouldn't mind the bill . Seriously, though, the GTX 480 was a mighty disappointment when it was released. Probably the worst card of the GTX 400 series.

Yes certainly. Usually much more. Especially if you have them in SLI or crossfire configuration.

Not quite 100% true. Depends on the CPU/GPU configuration and eventual overclocking. With AMD Phenom CPUs, especially when overclocked, only the more powerful GPUs will exceed their power draw under 100% load. With SB, all except the low performance cards will be more power hungry.

In case of your AMD rig, Soar, your GPU and CPU should consume about similar amounts of power under load.

[soarwitheagles]

BTW'er,

Wow!  Thanks for all the great info and the good education!

Since you tell me the Sandy Bridge will consume less power than the AMD, I will definitely make the Intel my main rig, keeping the AMD as my back up rig.

Um, I wish I could send you a 480 card, but I already sold both.  You mentioned that they were the worst of the 400 series!  Wow!  I thought the 480's left my 450 and 460's in the dust!

I was tempted to keep at least one of the 480's simply so I could show off my rig, but in all honesty, I have no need whatsoever for a 480 and they do appear to suck up much more wattage than the 460's.

I haven't had time to compare the Intel 2500k's wattage with the AMD 1055 yet.  I hope to do it soon.  I am wondering just how much of a difference I will see between the two.

Last, I hear the new Intel 22 nm 3D Ivy Bridge Processors will be even more energy efficient with the new 3D architecture.  Can't wait until they come out!

Thanks again BTW for all the good info.

You have helped me very much!

Soar

[bytheway_r]

You mentioned that they were the worst of the 400 series!  Wow!  I thought the 480's left my 450 and 460's in the dust!

It is the most powerful card of the GTX 400s generation but the least reasonable to use. It's basically a flawed, behemoth core that runs hot and hungry when all parts of it are enabled. To put it into perspective, the GTX 480 is really a GTX 295 with 1 processor instead of 2 and DX 11 support. It's hardly an improvement which was extremely disappointing. Heck, the HD 5970 required less power than the GTX 480 ( and that's even at idle ).

It wasn't worth buying new but if you can get a good deal getting an used one, they're alright . I can't really say anything about power hungry monsters with my current card.

I haven't had time to compare the Intel 2500k's wattage with the AMD 1055 yet.  I hope to do it soon.  I am wondering just how much of a difference I will see between the two.

You should see a difference of about 20-30W at idle and somewhere around 50-60W at load. At least that's what I figure based on reviews.

Last, I hear the new Intel 22 nm 3D Ivy Bridge Processors will be even more energy efficient with the new 3D architecture.  Can't wait until they come out!

I'll hold my horses till I see it. I've seen a crazy slide recently about the supposed gains of this architecture change. Seems way overoptimistic to me and I sure hope it won't be that great for AMD's sake.

[soarwitheagles]

BTW'er,

Thanks again for helping me understand the 480.  Well, I suppose I am glad I only purchased two of them.  The price seemed good [$239 per unit] and I was able to sell them on Ebay for a handy profit.  For some reason, people in England were paying much more for these units and I was tempted to sell them there instead of the US.  I think there may have been trouble with import tax though..

After reading your descripton of the card it seems as if it was one big mistake and perhaps never should have even been released to the public!

I sure am glad I did not put it in my rig.

I am in the process of transferring all data from my Intel i-750/Gigabyte P55A-UD3 to the Intel 2500K rig.  Soon, it will be up and running and I am totally excited about that!  I will sell the Intel i-750 on Ebay or Craigslist [I already snapped the pics].  The 2500K rig will be my new main rig, but maybe not for long!  If these new Ivy bridge processors are as good as they say, I will sell the 2500K and upgrade to the Ivy Bridge!

Anyone have any idea of the target date for the release of the Ivy Bridge?

It's me,

Soar

[bytheway_r]

Anyone have any idea of the target date for the release of the Ivy Bridge?

Most likely spring or early summer 2012. Depends on how good Bulldozer will be . Remember that Intel must release the hexa core SB first.

[soarwitheagles]

Anyone have any idea of the target date for the release of the Ivy Bridge?

Most likely spring or early summer 2012. Depends on how good Bulldozer will be . Remember that Intel must release the hexa core SB first.

That is a very long time to wait!  I suppose I will just have to be happy and content with my 2500K!

Soar

[Dark Mantis]

Hi soar,

You really do like giving yourself a hard time don't you ? Most people are content with trying to keep up to date with the latest releases but you are even trying to get the kit that hasn't got a release date yet