Building an extreme computer need advice on PSU

Viau · 07-24-2008, 06:05 PM

I want to build a new computer: heres what I wanted:

Processor: Intel Q9450
CasE: Antec 900
Videocard: SAPPHIRE HD 3870
4 Gigs of Ram propably be DDR3 ram.
I'm wanting to buy the new Asus Rampage Extreme when it comes out, or might get another board about the same type.
I will also get a pretty decent CPU fan because I want to overclock that beast.

What power supply should I get, How many power do I need and what do you guys recommend? I want something energy efficient also cuz man my electricity bill would cost a lot of money if it wasnt.

Thanks.

Tumbleweed36 · 07-24-2008, 06:57 PM

I like this unit a lot, but it is pricey:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703013

magnethead · 07-24-2008, 08:10 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ughpower%2b850

850W @ $259

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153062

also 850W but a good bit cheaper (200). Not sure if it's made by seasonic or not.

07-24-2008, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Viau Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 79 OS: Windows Xp Service Pack 2	Building an extreme computer need advice on PSU I want to build a new computer: heres what I wanted: Processor: Intel Q9450 CasE: Antec 900 Videocard: SAPPHIRE HD 3870 4 Gigs of Ram propably be DDR3 ram. I'm wanting to buy the new Asus Rampage Extreme when it comes out, or might get another board about the same type. I will also get a pretty decent CPU fan because I want to overclock that beast. What power supply should I get, How many power do I need and what do you guys recommend? I want something energy efficient also cuz man my electricity bill would cost a lot of money if it wasnt. Thanks. __________________ Thank you for giving me feedback if something I helped you with worked out.

07-24-2008, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,162 OS: XP Professional	Re: Building an extreme computer need advice on PSU I like this unit a lot, but it is pricey: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703013 __________________ ----------

07-24-2008, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
magnethead Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TX Posts: 2,064 OS: XPH, 2K My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: Building an extreme computer need advice on PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ughpower%2b850 850W @ $259 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153062 also 850W but a good bit cheaper (200). Not sure if it's made by seasonic or not. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? video card, cpu, m/board, ram, power supply, brand, wattage, any error message? PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER