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slacker4life
08-06-07, 05:40 PM
I'm getting a new case for my rig (below) and I am currently running a dual PSU setup has worked great for the past 9 months or so but with my new case coming i don't want it to look as sloppy so i want to only use 1 PSU and i cannot afford a new one.

Question is:
For my rig below do you guys think a thermal take silent purepower 480W will have enough power, I'm pretty sure it will work out but i just wanna get some other feedback.

thanks
mantralord
08-06-07, 06:08 PM
That system probably only draws ~250W at full load, but I still don't recommend powering it off that PSU, because that PSU is of mediocre (at best) build quality.

I recommend the new Corsair 450W as a replacement. The build quality is leagues better than the Purepower.
thideras
08-06-07, 06:21 PM
I recommend the new Corsair 450W as a replacement. What PSU is that???

OP: I'd recommend either the Corsair HX520W or the Corsair HX620W, I have the second one and like it ALOT more than my OCZ Powerstream that I had. :D
Alexhk
08-06-07, 06:45 PM
What PSU is that???

Corsair VX 450W (http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=125)
shirker
08-06-07, 07:16 PM
What PSU is that???
it would be this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003) psu.

I second those 520HX/620HX recommendations as well. Thermaltake PSUs are questionable, some are good, some aren't. With a E6400 running at 3.4GHz, I'd definitely get a 600w+ PSU from a reputable manufacturer (seasonic makes corsair's 520HX and 620HX power supplies) just to be on the safe side
slacker4life
08-06-07, 07:49 PM
thanks for the feedback, i've just spent all my free money on a razer mouse and keyboard (mine died)... So i really cannot get a new PSU this TT has worked grt for the 1-2 years ive had it so hopefully it will do...
RollingThunder
08-06-07, 09:43 PM
Corsair VX 450W (http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=125)

Alex,

Just saw this thread and the new budget Corsairs. Looks like this one could be a good recommendation like the 400w and 500w Enhance units.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006428