What wattage power supply would i need for all of this?

Dmt_94_666 · 09-02-2009, 12:48 PM

MSI K9A2VM-F V2 - Motherboard
Amd phenom x4 9850 @ 2500mhz
Kingston 4GB (2X2GB) DDR2 1066 MHZ PC2-8500 HyperX T1 RAM
Hitachi DeskStar 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache
2x Dl dvd sata drives
1x usb card reader
2x molex blue led fans
1x pci network n adapter

I'd just like to know what wattage i'd need to power all of this and maybe more.
Also reccomendations would be helpful (UK Sites only) and below £70/£60 if possible.

Thanks

Phædrus2401 · 09-02-2009, 01:10 PM

If you're going to be using the onboard graphics you could get by with a 400w, easy. I would recommend the Corsair vx450w, or a comparable SeaSonic unit.

gcavan · 09-02-2009, 01:15 PM

For your current configuration, a 350-500 W supply would be fine. Any of these: http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&...maxprice=49.99

If you plan on ever adding a graphics card, then you should be looking at 500W supplies and up.
http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&...maxprice=99.99

A few things to take note of when choosing a PS: Don't just look at the rated power of the unit.
1) Rated power output in Watts
2) Total amperage on the various rails
3) Connectors included with it (6-pin PCI-E connector, 2x6-pin, 4x6-pin, 8-pin)
4) If running SLI/Crossfire, whether the unit is SLI/Crossfire certified
5) Modularity (or the lack of it)
6) Efficiency of the PSU

Dmt_94_666 · 09-03-2009, 05:10 AM

Ok so anything above 400w ? and a good brand ill post what i find

Dmt_94_666 · 09-03-2009, 05:13 AM

Is this one any good ? i like the look of this one http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861#

Phædrus2401 · 09-03-2009, 05:45 AM

It isn't one we recommend, it's lower quality than the Corsair or SeaSonic units, but it will wok. It's average quality.

**greenbrucelee** · 09-03-2009, 11:23 AM

never skimp on the quality of a psu. Wattage isn't the main factor to consider, because the power supply converts ac - dc you need one that does it well and cheap ones generally work for a while then die and take your system with it.

Dmt_94_666 · 09-08-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phædrus2401

It isn't one we recommend, it's lower quality than the Corsair or SeaSonic units, but it will wok. It's average quality.

Ok thanks i think ill go for that one thanks for the advice from every one ! very helpful people

09-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dmt_94_666 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14 OS: Vista Home Premium Sp2 (Desktop)	What wattage power supply would i need for all of this? MSI K9A2VM-F V2 - Motherboard Amd phenom x4 9850 @ 2500mhz Kingston 4GB (2X2GB) DDR2 1066 MHZ PC2-8500 HyperX T1 RAM Hitachi DeskStar 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache 2x Dl dvd sata drives 1x usb card reader 2x molex blue led fans 1x pci network n adapter I'd just like to know what wattage i'd need to power all of this and maybe more. Also reccomendations would be helpful (UK Sites only) and below £70/£60 if possible. Thanks

09-02-2009, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,797 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: What wattage power supply would i need for all of this? If you're going to be using the onboard graphics you could get by with a 400w, easy. I would recommend the Corsair vx450w, or a comparable SeaSonic unit. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

09-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
gcavan Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 300 OS: Win XP, Vista 64, "Intrepid" Ubuntu My System	Re: What wattage power supply would i need for all of this? For your current configuration, a 350-500 W supply would be fine. Any of these: http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&...maxprice=49.99 If you plan on ever adding a graphics card, then you should be looking at 500W supplies and up. http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&...maxprice=99.99 A few things to take note of when choosing a PS: Don't just look at the rated power of the unit. 1) Rated power output in Watts 2) Total amperage on the various rails 3) Connectors included with it (6-pin PCI-E connector, 2x6-pin, 4x6-pin, 8-pin) 4) If running SLI/Crossfire, whether the unit is SLI/Crossfire certified 5) Modularity (or the lack of it) 6) Efficiency of the PSU

09-03-2009, 05:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dmt_94_666 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14 OS: Vista Home Premium Sp2 (Desktop)	Re: What wattage power supply would i need for all of this? Ok so anything above 400w ? and a good brand ill post what i find

09-03-2009, 05:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dmt_94_666 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14 OS: Vista Home Premium Sp2 (Desktop)	Re: What wattage power supply would i need for all of this? Is this one any good ? i like the look of this one http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861# Last edited by Dmt_94_666; 09-03-2009 at 05:14 AM. Reason: Missed Out Link

09-03-2009, 05:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,797 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: What wattage power supply would i need for all of this? It isn't one we recommend, it's lower quality than the Corsair or SeaSonic units, but it will wok. It's average quality. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

09-03-2009, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,849 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: What wattage power supply would i need for all of this? never skimp on the quality of a psu. Wattage isn't the main factor to consider, because the power supply converts ac - dc you need one that does it well and cheap ones generally work for a while then die and take your system with it. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified