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Tumbleweed36 · 06-21-2009, 08:38 PM

First of all, you don't want that power supply that has only 25 amps on the +12 rail. It is very low quality. Any pci-e video card needs a BARE MINUMUM of 26 amps on the +12 rail.

Here is a 550 watt power supply that has 41 amps on the +12 rail and is a great power supply.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

You might also want to consider moving up to a better video card. The one you have selected is not really that strong if you are in to playing games. I would look at a bare minimum of an 8800gt, if this were my rig.

A general comment, if you plan on any type of upgrading in the near future, you might want to consider even a 650 watt corsair power supply so you have room to grow.

06-21-2009, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,642 OS: XP Professional	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC First of all, you don't want that power supply that has only 25 amps on the +12 rail. It is very low quality. Any pci-e video card needs a BARE MINUMUM of 26 amps on the +12 rail. Here is a 550 watt power supply that has 41 amps on the +12 rail and is a great power supply. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 You might also want to consider moving up to a better video card. The one you have selected is not really that strong if you are in to playing games. I would look at a bare minimum of an 8800gt, if this were my rig. A general comment, if you plan on any type of upgrading in the near future, you might want to consider even a 650 watt corsair power supply so you have room to grow. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 06-21-2009 at 08:44 PM.