Quick PSU question for SMP...

I'm going to order a k7d today, but I'm still a little confused about the PSU requirements. Some people say you need 500 watts, but others say they've run with a Sparkle 350 with no problems.

Would I be fine with the Sparkle 400, or should I go for an Antec True 480? I have a True 430 in another rig and I'm happy with it.

I'd like to spend as little money as possible for now, but at the same time, I want to buy a good PSU the first time, so I don't have to buy another later.

Thanks

Are you going to try and overclock it? I don't so I bought a generic 400 (actually came with the cheiftec (sp?) I bought) and haven't had a problem yet. I am running xp2000's.

Yeah, I'll be OC'ing it to 150FSB and probably leaving the multi stock @ 10.5.

I heard the Sparkle 400 actually puts out more than its rated for, but I'm tempted to spend the extra and get the True 480.

Anyone else? Newegg's almost out of the K7ds...

I ended up going with the True 480. Thanks!

OSUmaxx said:

I ended up going with the True 480. Thanks!

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LOL

Henry Rollins II said:

LOL

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Lol, yeah, I was a little impatient on this one Oh well, this will work well.

OSUmaxx said:

Lol, yeah, I was a little impatient on this one Oh well, this will work well.

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You can never have too much.
I asked a similar question some time ago...and I bought the 550 watt Enermax