What Kind of Power/Specs Do I Require?

[grumpy_dog666]

Basic Information

Intel Core2Duo E6550 @3080MHz (440MHz x 7 and 1.385V BIOS)
Gigabyte GA-P35 DS3
OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Platinum Revision 2
Gainward 8600GT 1GB
6xSATA HDD
2xOptical Drives

Running at Thermaltake W0084 which is 430W rated. I've since been told this is possibly being stretched to its limits. And with the addition in a few days of OCZ Reaper DDR2-9200, I thought it might be time to update this POS PSU.

Australian Based, so slightly less options compared to elsewhere.

My main question is, would a Corsair 450VX PSU be enough?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003
It is $115.00AUD

If Not? The next step up is
Corsair 550VX - $149.00AUD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

OCZ StealthXStream - $125.00AUD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

Zalman ZM500-HP - $149.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817379005

If the Corsair 450W isn't enough, which one would you get?

[cabose1227]

the 450 is enough, but the vx 550 is a outstanding unit and if its an option i always recomend it above others.

[grumpy_dog666]

yeah - thats what i've been told.......the zalman is pretty cool - has modular connectors!

[Mamm0th]

Another one that I would look at is the PC Power and Cooling 610w Silencer

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

It is the same price as that Corsair 450w and packs a lot more power and room for further upgrades

[grumpy_dog666]

tough to find PC Power and Cooling in Melbourne, Australia - can't find one at all infact

can somebody help find?

[grumpy_dog666]

Found a couple of other options

Silverstone - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817163112 - $112AUD

Another Corsair - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001 - $139AUD

[Jolly-Swagman]

If you go with the Corsair you can get that in Melbourne, Dam good PSU too!

[grumpy_dog666]

yeah - Can get the Corsairs pretty easily. i usually go to scorptec. Would prefer the 450W as its about $40 cheaper

BTW - we have pretty similar systems.......what temps you getting on your E6550?

[dicko555]

I just bought this PSU it is awesome :thup:Corsair CMPSU-620HX from here http://umart.net.au/au/product_info.php?cPath=232_41&products_id=106958 This review sold me http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/371 GOOD LUCK

[RollingThunder]

Grumpy,

That Corsair VX450 won't break a sweat with your rig, even with an 8800GT or GTX and the price is right for you. Easy choice IMO.

[Jolly-Swagman]

yeah - Can get the Corsairs pretty easily. i usually go to scorptec. Would prefer the 450W as its about $40 cheaper

BTW - we have pretty similar systems.......what temps you getting on your E6550?

Temps = 23/24C Idle 40/43C Load