PSU for this simple setup?
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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 16:26    Post subject: PSU for this simple setup?
So, my brother has my old PC, and the PSU decided to give in and go out with a nice bang..

So now, he needs a new one, I don't quite remember what PSU I had, but I think it was a 500 or 550W one.

Now, is 400W enough for this, or should I get a 500W just to be sure? I will buy a 80+ certified one, in any case.

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2 S-ATA HDDs
Some PCI soundcard


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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 16:38    Post subject:
A decent 450W unit should be fine. Get 550 if you want a bit of headroom to possibly upgrade some part later on Smile
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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 19:24    Post subject:
A classic Corsair 450 or 550 VX (they're 80+) should be enough for years to come.


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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 19:35    Post subject:
Yeah the VX's are awesome value for money, great units Smile
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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 19:36    Post subject:
350w is more than enough and all depends on how much amps psu has, 500 is overkill unless u plan to sli later
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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 19:39    Post subject:
450VX is best buy for the money imo...


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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 19:56    Post subject:
Ok thanks fellas, went with a Fractal Design 500W Smile


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PostPosted: Tue, 30th Nov 2010 23:27    Post subject:
Mortibus wrote:
350w is more than enough and all depends on how much amps psu has, 500 is overkill unless u plan to sli later


to late :/
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PostPosted: Wed, 1st Dec 2010 13:43    Post subject:
That setup load wattage is like 200w Very Happy My HTPC has runned now years with 300w antec PSU which came with the antec NSK case.

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3 HDD´s
+ several fans :>

Anyway that 500w is surely enough, overkill i´d say Smile
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PostPosted: Thu, 2nd Dec 2010 09:54    Post subject:
Oh well, it wasn't very expensive anyway Razz


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