How big of a power supply?

Android412 · December 23rd, 2007

I'm building a new system over the next week or so and was wondering if I need a new power supply, or will my current one be enough?

The new system consists of:

Intel Quad Core 6600 CPU
Intel DG33TL MB
2GB OCZ Ram
ATI 2600XT Vid Card
LG DL-DVD Burner
160GB + 300GB + 250GB HDD + 320GB External USB
Antec 900 Case (250mm+120mm fans)

Just wondering if my current power supply (Antec 430w) can handle this?

If not, can someone recommend a power supply that could handle it?

Thanks

Android412

**Sazar** · December 23rd, 2007

That PSU should technically be fine from the looks of it. Otherwise something over 500-600W should suffice.

**Shamus MacNoob** · December 23rd, 2007

To be safe question? How old is that PSU? I have seen a good many Antec smart power supplies blow just after a year. Is that a smart power or a true power ( which is a little better) ?

**dreamliner77** · December 23rd, 2007

While technically it's enough, I'd go with a high quality 500 Watt + for that.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151040

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703005

**Petros** · December 23rd, 2007

I'm running an 8800GTS 640, Intel E6750, two sticks of DDR2, three hard drives, two DVD burners, a network card, a sound card, four USB devices, and five 5V fans on a 450W power supply. They all work without a hitch, even if I'm doing some really heavy load stuff like gaming in Medieval 2 Total War (that game uses EVERYTHING you can give it!) and burning DVDs in the background.

You'll be just fine, I'm sure.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/p...ulatorlite.jsp

It's the quality of your power supply that matters, not the quantity--I can't remember the name of the brand of my power supply, but it was highly rated and cost about $70.. Check out this calculator to show the maximum power you could ever use. These people insisting on gigawatt power supplies make my nerd rage rise.

**Dark Atheist** · December 23rd, 2007

what you need to look at is the ampage on each of the voltages, more amps better it is

Android412 · December 24th, 2007

Originally Posted by Shamus MacNoob

To be safe question? How old is that PSU? I have seen a good many Antec smart power supplies blow just after a year. Is that a smart power or a true power ( which is a little better) ?

Its a true power

**Shamus MacNoob** · December 24th, 2007

I would say your should be fine with that power supply.

**kcnychief** · December 24th, 2007

Something else worth considering -

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

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Android412 OSNN Addict Joined: January 2004 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 198 Reputation: 40 Power: 104	How big of a power supply? I'm building a new system over the next week or so and was wondering if I need a new power supply, or will my current one be enough? The new system consists of: Intel Quad Core 6600 CPU Intel DG33TL MB 2GB OCZ Ram ATI 2600XT Vid Card LG DL-DVD Burner 160GB + 300GB + 250GB HDD + 320GB External USB Antec 900 Case (250mm+120mm fans) Just wondering if my current power supply (Antec 430w) can handle this? If not, can someone recommend a power supply that could handle it? Thanks Android412

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: How big of a power supply? That PSU should technically be fine from the looks of it. Otherwise something over 500-600W should suffice. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 1111 Power: 182	Re: How big of a power supply? While technically it's enough, I'd go with a high quality 500 Watt + for that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151040 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703005 "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

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Petros Thief IV Joined: May 2003 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,038 Reputation: 1647 Power: 156	Re: How big of a power supply? I'm running an 8800GTS 640, Intel E6750, two sticks of DDR2, three hard drives, two DVD burners, a network card, a sound card, four USB devices, and five 5V fans on a 450W power supply. They all work without a hitch, even if I'm doing some really heavy load stuff like gaming in Medieval 2 Total War (that game uses EVERYTHING you can give it!) and burning DVDs in the background. You'll be just fine, I'm sure. http://www.extreme.outervision.com/p...ulatorlite.jsp It's the quality of your power supply that matters, not the quantity--I can't remember the name of the brand of my power supply, but it was highly rated and cost about $70.. Check out this calculator to show the maximum power you could ever use. These people insisting on gigawatt power supplies make my nerd rage rise.

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Dark Atheist OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: April 2003 Location: In The Void Posts: 6,373 Blog Entries: 9 Reputation: 1877 Power: 193	Re: How big of a power supply? what you need to look at is the ampage on each of the voltages, more amps better it is

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Android412 OSNN Addict Joined: January 2004 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 198 Reputation: 40 Power: 104	Re: How big of a power supply? Originally Posted by Shamus MacNoob To be safe question? How old is that PSU? I have seen a good many Antec smart power supplies blow just after a year. Is that a smart power or a true power ( which is a little better) ? Its a true power

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Shamus MacNoob OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: January 2002 Location: Brossard,Quebec Posts: 4,199 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 1481 Power: 182	Re: How big of a power supply? I would say your should be fine with that power supply. ASUS PN5-E SLI,Intel E8400,2 x 8800GTX 768mb SLI,ASUS VW266H 26 inch LCD, 8 GB Crucial Ballistix Tracer, Silverstone Strider 850watt PSU.Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.

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