new psu for wc rig?

[Shuzzy]

Hey there guys, im almost ready to try my hand at watercooling. im wondering if i should get a new psu though. currently i have a truepower 430w. here's the rig that will need power:

p4 3.0c
asus p4p800
gig ocz 3500eb
ati x800pro
audigy 2 zs
wd 160gb sata
cd burner
fan controller
4 120mm fans

wc setup:

pump- eheim 1250
rad- not sure yet
cpu block- dtek white water
gpu block- dd maze 4

everything will be overclocked(ofcourse)

i know the pump consumes like 30w on it's own. what do you guys honestly think? don't just say " yea sure go for it, you can always use more power", or something like that. thanks.

 

[Shuzzy]

well, after lookin further it turns out the 1250 does'nt run of your psu, but rather an exertnal cord. this is rather dissapointing in a way since i have yet to ppurchase a relay card. im not sure if i should use the 1250 with a relay card or go with a stronger psu and the swiftech mcp600.

 

[ls7corvete]

You should be fine. WC wont take up much more power than air.

 

[Aphex_Tom_9]

yeah, fans and the pump would be the only power draw, and fans take very little power

 

[Shuzzy]

thanks for the responses guys. the eheim won't even be powered by my psu so there pretty much be any difference except for a stronge vid card then i ahve now and a few more fans. im pretty confident a new psu is not needed, i love this one. now i can't wait to get the setup going and crank up the p4 and x800.

 

[Archer36]

you dont have to get a relay, i leave mine on all the time, since the true purpose of the pump is always on anayways.

 

[Shuzzy]

yea, after reading more into it idecided against the relay. just gonna leave the pump on. should work well hopefully. what do you guys think of the eheim 1250/ dtek white water combo?

 

[Shuzzy]

anyone wanna comment on that combo?