PSU for an E8000+8800GTX

[Ar.Pi]

Hi all,

I'm trying to put up an old system that has:

Abit MB
C2D E8200
8800GTX
300GB Raptor (+1 HD)
2GB Ram


Just purchased a Cooler Master Storm Sniper case for it.

I was wondering if this PSU would suffice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008


I want a high quality PSU but don't want to spend too much on this system.

How much watt I need to be safe (might do slight OC on CPU)? and what other recommendation you have?

Thanks.

[MattNo5ss]

You'll need more than 400W 12v@30A.

Here is the requirement for the 8800GTX:

Minimum of a 450 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 28 Amps.)

Check this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2%2050001459%2040000058&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=58|17-139-004^17-139-004-S01%2C17-139-005^17-139-005-S01%2C17-139-003^17-139-003-S01) list, I would get at least the 450W 12v@33A, but for $20 more you can get the 550W (41A) or 650W (52A) and have headroom.

[Ar.Pi]

I know 400W is a bit tight for 8800GTX. I just wanted to get something for around $50.

[MattNo5ss]

Maybe OCZ StealthXStream 500W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012) 12v@36A (2x18A rails)

[RollingThunder]

I know 400W is a bit tight for 8800GTX. I just wanted to get something for around $50.

Corsair CX400 will do fine.

8800GTX: ~135w

With your system, about 275w maximum if that. If you're uncomfortable with 400w, the the VX450 will be enough overkill.

[Bobnova]

That corsair 400w will be fine, no issues with that whatsoever.

[TheQuadFather]

i have the corsair 400w.. amazing cheap unit, handles alot more than you might think.. i would highly recommend it :)

[diaz]

Corsair CX400 will do fine.

8800GTX: ~135w

With your system, about 275w maximum if that. If you're uncomfortable with 400w, the the VX450 will be enough overkill.

^ He knows what he's talking about. :thup:

-D