vegettoxp
Jun 10 2007, 12:47 AM
Hey Guys, I am new in here and this is my first post. Hopefully this is the right place to ask my question. I am building a new system and I need help on picking up a Power Supply. The reason I haven't bought one is because I am waiting for Intel's X38 Chipset Release. I was think maybe there might be some Voltage difference. But I guess I was wrong. From what I have read around, Whatever Power Supply I buy SHOULD Work with Intel's Upcoming Bearlake-X (X38) Platform. If this is true can you guys please recommend me a good power supply.
So far in my Blue Print, this is the Config I have so Far: CPU - Dual or Quad Core
Motherboard - Intel or Asus
DDR2 or DDR3 Memory Chip
Nvidia 8800 Graphic Card
DVD-Writer (SATA)
CD-Writer/DVD-ROM (SATA)
WD Raptor HD (SATA)
Plus 3+ HD (SATA) This is what I have so far. I might Add More stuff later. So if you guys can recommend me a good PS, It would really help me out.
Thank You for all your help,
P.S. Fusion
Polarman
Jun 10 2007, 06:47 AM
You could go here first to calculate how much power you would need to feed your future PC.
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jspThen make a choice from there.
Why spend the extra $$ for a 1000W PSU when a 650W could do the job equally.
OCZ GamXstream 700W is my choice.
vegettoxp
Jun 11 2007, 11:34 AM
Hey Guys, I just wanted ask if you guys can recommend Watts for my system too. I know you guys can't give me a exact watts, but just in your opinion. I know alot of you guys already have given me the watts, but I also wanted to tell you that I also have other add-on stuff for the case. I am using the CM Stacker 830 Case and if you know about that case you know it has 7 Fans. I plan to use all of them (All 120mm). So if you guys can help me in the watts department, that would really narrow my PS Shopping.
I am leaning more and more towards Enermax Power Supply. 720W or There 8XX Watts Power Supply.
THX for all the help guys.
ripken204
Jun 11 2007, 05:49 PM
you dont need 700w.. 600w should suffice.
vegettoxp
Jun 13 2007, 01:39 AM
Thx again for all the input guys and after thinking alot I have made my decision and I am gona go with the Enermax Infiniti 720W (Nvidia SLi Certified) (EIN720AWT). I think and hope that this PS will take care my power needs and I also picked up some reviews that I am gona go threw. Once again Thx for all the help guys.
P.S. Fusion
Zxian
Jun 15 2007, 05:09 AM
nonono.... Corsair or Seasonic (same OEM actually). Enermax is bad... I've had troublesome Enermax PSUs in my testing, and a couple that didn't work up to their ratings!
If you're worried about that extra little bit of power, get a 700W Seasonic M12. Otherwise, the Corsair HX620. Both have been reviewed at SPCR, and got excellent ratings.
ripken204
Jun 15 2007, 12:09 PM
the Corsair HX620 is a great psu! its what i used for my friend's comp. he has an e6600 and 8800gts.
modular and thin cables, great for cable management!
DysfunktinaL
Jun 15 2007, 09:36 PM
OCZ all the way. I only use OCZ in the systems I build. I'd say go with a 650-750, and you'll be fine.
ripken204
Jun 15 2007, 09:49 PM
ocz was on the top 2 years ago, now they are still good but not the best..
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