How much power do I need (n00b)?

RoarzGoHere · Jul 12, 2009

Just wondering how much power I need. I don't want to overspend on my upcoming build, but I do not want to torpedo it with a cheap PSU. Here is what I need to power:
A Q9550 overclocked to (400 x 8 = 3.2 GHz), 5 HDDs, and a GTX 260 (216 core) XFX Black, and a pair of 16x DVD RWs Hopefully the PSU will have a EPS compatible pin (8, not just 4) because I am going to use an EP45-UD3P.

Thanks for any suggestions you can give. Just wattages is cool, but I want to see exactly which odels people suggest.

RollingThunder · Jul 12, 2009

RoarzGoHere said:
Just wondering how much power I need. I don't want to overspend on my upcoming build, but I do not want to torpedo it with a cheap PSU. Here is what I need to power:
A Q9550 overclocked to (400 x 8 = 3.2 GHz), 5 HDDs, and a GTX 260 (216 core) XFX Black, and a pair of 16x DVD RWs Hopefully the PSU will have a EPS compatible pin (8, not just 4) because I am going to use an EP45-UD3P.

Thanks for any suggestions you can give. Just wattages is cool, but I want to see exactly which odels people suggest.

Anything listed in this "Sticky" in the 550W range will work nicely pending having an 8 pin 12v along with any sale prices:

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=589708

trents · Jul 12, 2009

If you go as low as 550 just don't get a bargain basement unit. 550W might be enough but it needs to actually put out 550 and not be an inflated number like so often is the case with cheap PSUs. Having said that, I would feel more comfortable recommending a 600W or better given your system stats.

Trap05 · Jul 12, 2009

Corsair 650TX would be a good choice

Marshmallow64 · Jul 12, 2009

I would look into some corsair models that are at least 600 watts to give you some more headroom.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

They make good quality PSUs. It depends on your budget but it is worth it to splurge a bit more on a PSU.

cdawall · Jul 13, 2009

the new OCZ modxstreams are very nice i have the 500w pushing a quad and xfire no issues for a 24/7 rig

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