which psu should i buy?

amarsankalp · 10-01-2009, 11:40 PM

my system config is:
Intel E7200 2.53 GHz
Gigabyte motherboard
HDD seagate barracuda(250+500)
optical drives (lg+samsung)
nvidia 8800GT
4 GB RAM
viewsonic 19" display
so, can you tell me what is my minimum psu requirement?

Phædrus2401 · 10-02-2009, 01:04 AM

You need at least a 550W unit, preferably 650W, with at least 35A on the +12V rail (if there are multiple +12V rails they should total at least 45A), and from a reputable brand. We recommend Corsair, SeaSonic, PC Power and Cooling, and a handful of others.

This would be ideal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20650

**Tyree** · 10-02-2009, 08:19 AM

Or, SeaSonic S12E Bronze 650W $110 with a $10 rebate check instead of a credit card.
SeaSonic S12E Bronze 650W

Both are excellent quality.

10-01-2009, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
amarsankalp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 7 OS: vista ultimate sp1,windows xp	which psu should i buy? my system config is: Intel E7200 2.53 GHz Gigabyte motherboard HDD seagate barracuda(250+500) optical drives (lg+samsung) nvidia 8800GT 4 GB RAM viewsonic 19" display so, can you tell me what is my minimum psu requirement?

10-02-2009, 01:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,802 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: which psu should i buy? You need at least a 550W unit, preferably 650W, with at least 35A on the +12V rail (if there are multiple +12V rails they should total at least 45A), and from a reputable brand. We recommend Corsair, SeaSonic, PC Power and Cooling, and a handful of others. This would be ideal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20650 __________________ 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.

10-02-2009, 08:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,595 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: which psu should i buy? Or, SeaSonic S12E Bronze 650W $110 with a $10 rebate check instead of a credit card. SeaSonic S12E Bronze 650W Both are excellent quality. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.