What Wattage?

grs · Feb 12, 2007

I am thinking of getting the following hardware to make a new PC:-

Mobo - http://komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=329724
CPU - http://komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=322635
RAM (4 sticks total) - http://komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=313834
Graphics - http://komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=324998&s=sc
HDD - http://komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=320128&s=sc
DVD/RW - http://komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=331155&s=sc

The PSU calculator suggests I need about 512Watt PSU, is that right? I have a few old low wattage PSU I was hoping to reuse via the dual PSU method.
What would you people suggest? if you can select a PSU from www.komplett.ie
Thanks.

mantralord · Feb 12, 2007

That system should use around 200W at most, and probably 16-17A on the 12v rail. If any of your old PSUs have 20A or more on the 12v and are decent quality, then you can easily use one of those.

Another option is the Corsair HX520 which is available on that site. It's overkill for that system but it's a decent buy.

grs · Feb 12, 2007

How come the PSU calculator then gave me a rating of over 500Watts?? I must selected something wrong.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp

mantralord · Feb 12, 2007

PSU calculators aren't accurate at all. They are probably created by 16 year olds or something.

grs · Feb 12, 2007

Thanks. I'll have to check my PSU's specs.

R4z0r4mu5 Pr|m3 · Feb 12, 2007

mantralord said:
PSU calculators aren't accurate at all. They are probably created by 16 year olds or something.

Agreed, they are much too relied upon around these parts.

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