Need PSU but new to the tech...

Vegeta2208 · 05-23-2007, 12:59 AM

Hello All
This is my first thread so plz bear with me lol. I need to buy a new psu for my pc cause ive experienced problems where my hardcore games seem to shut off my computer and was told psu was more than likely the colprit. Anywho I need a PSU that is strong enough to hold my planned upgrades which would be this system:

Gigabyte M55SLI-S4
AMD X2 +6000 am2
2 gigs DDR2 800 dual channel G-skill gaming memory
8800gts
250gb harddrive sata2
audigy 4 pro sound card
Sony dual layer DVD+RW

Im looking at spending around 120 but dont really know what im looking for...
I found this PSU and compared it to my mobo manul and it should work i think but would like a second opinion or even a second suggestion if im off the mark.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341001

Thanks so much

**speedster123** · 05-23-2007, 03:05 AM

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-W0117RU

This would be the minimum wattage.

Calculator
Choose "go lite"
Add 30% to the total.

dai · 05-23-2007, 12:07 PM

this is more suited to your system around the price you want
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002

Vegeta2208 · 05-23-2007, 12:52 PM

Im gonna stick with the 600w... The IT guy at my work that does all our computer work and networking who is also a avid gamer told me that 600w would be fine since im not planning on 2 video cards or more than 1 harddrive. But he did state that if i planned on going SLI or with a RAID format then id want to bump it up a lil.

dai · 05-23-2007, 12:56 PM

for the sake of a $5 price difference i would go with the 700w and allow for future upgrades now instead of having to fork out all over again

**linderman** · 05-23-2007, 05:21 PM

The OCZ 700 watt really is a 600 watt PSU (which is a common "game" in the PSU world)

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/397/5

so; now I wondering is the 600 watt, really a 600 watt ?????????????

Personally I would buy the OCZ 700 watt (look on tigerdirect.com) also

also dont overlook the Antec Trio Power 650 (newegg.com) the 650 antec is notably better than the OCZ 700

but for $115.00 ish >>>>> the OCZ is hard to beat

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=O261-2005

floydfan · 05-23-2007, 06:11 PM

its 600w on the 12v rail... theres these other rails, such as the 5v and 3.3v, and yes, components still use them...

**linderman** · 05-23-2007, 06:28 PM

You missed the whole point Floyd (not that this is a banner moment in history)

The OCZ 700 watt while being a very capable unit does not "really" possess all the power the rating label leads you to believe.

Nice touch though; how you skimmed right over the rated temp ???? which is ???? (when they dont state it, its usually 25C) , I liked that

albeit typical though

so in reality, this unit is a great unit for the money but it gets thumped by both the Corsair 620 and the Antec 650 (both of which cost more but are labeled for less wattage ????)

my point being, the OCZ 600 could be expected to be no more than a well built 500 watt

have a great evening

05-23-2007, 12:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vegeta2208 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 64 OS: XP My System	Need PSU but new to the tech... Hello All This is my first thread so plz bear with me lol. I need to buy a new psu for my pc cause ive experienced problems where my hardcore games seem to shut off my computer and was told psu was more than likely the colprit. Anywho I need a PSU that is strong enough to hold my planned upgrades which would be this system: Gigabyte M55SLI-S4 AMD X2 +6000 am2 2 gigs DDR2 800 dual channel G-skill gaming memory 8800gts 250gb harddrive sata2 audigy 4 pro sound card Sony dual layer DVD+RW Im looking at spending around 120 but dont really know what im looking for... I found this PSU and compared it to my mobo manul and it should work i think but would like a second opinion or even a second suggestion if im off the mark. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341001 Thanks so much Last edited by Vegeta2208 : 05-23-2007 at 01:01 AM. Reason: typos

05-23-2007, 03:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York Posts: 3,911 OS: xp pro My System	Re: Need PSU but new to the tech... http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-W0117RU This would be the minimum wattage. Calculator Choose "go lite" Add 30% to the total. __________________ Infection Detection and Removal Thermal Grease Instructions Bench Test Last edited by speedster123 : 05-23-2007 at 03:22 AM.

05-23-2007, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 41,951 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	Re: Need PSU but new to the tech... this is more suited to your system around the price you want http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002 __________________

05-23-2007, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vegeta2208 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 64 OS: XP My System	Re: Need PSU but new to the tech... Im gonna stick with the 600w... The IT guy at my work that does all our computer work and networking who is also a avid gamer told me that 600w would be fine since im not planning on 2 video cards or more than 1 harddrive. But he did state that if i planned on going SLI or with a RAID format then id want to bump it up a lil.

05-23-2007, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 41,951 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	Re: Need PSU but new to the tech... for the sake of a $5 price difference i would go with the 700w and allow for future upgrades now instead of having to fork out all over again __________________

05-23-2007, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,055 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Need PSU but new to the tech... The OCZ 700 watt really is a 600 watt PSU (which is a common "game" in the PSU world) http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/397/5 so; now I wondering is the 600 watt, really a 600 watt ????????????? Personally I would buy the OCZ 700 watt (look on tigerdirect.com) also also dont overlook the Antec Trio Power 650 (newegg.com) the 650 antec is notably better than the OCZ 700 but for $115.00 ish >>>>> the OCZ is hard to beat http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=O261-2005 __________________ If you cant be polite and friendly; then please be silent. Last edited by linderman : 05-23-2007 at 05:29 PM.

05-23-2007, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
floydfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 367 OS: xp pro My System	Re: Need PSU but new to the tech... its 600w on the 12v rail... theres these other rails, such as the 5v and 3.3v, and yes, components still use them...

05-23-2007, 06:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,055 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Need PSU but new to the tech... You missed the whole point Floyd (not that this is a banner moment in history) The OCZ 700 watt while being a very capable unit does not "really" possess all the power the rating label leads you to believe. Nice touch though; how you skimmed right over the rated temp ???? which is ???? (when they dont state it, its usually 25C) , I liked that albeit typical though so in reality, this unit is a great unit for the money but it gets thumped by both the Corsair 620 and the Antec 650 (both of which cost more but are labeled for less wattage ????) my point being, the OCZ 600 could be expected to be no more than a well built 500 watt have a great evening __________________ If you cant be polite and friendly; then please be silent. Last edited by linderman : 05-23-2007 at 06:40 PM.