Power supply for new computer?

Hi Alex,

Quite frankly, while your power supply is almost new, there is just no way in the world it will pull that rig with that video card. Thermaltake isn't known for great power supplies and that is also against you.

Therefore, you need to read the power supply information under my signature, run the calculator, then add 30% to your total and it will tell you the bare minimum you need for the power supply. You also will need a very high amp unit for that rig. I would estimate that you will need a minimum of a 650 to 700 watt name brand supply to pull that adequately. YOu run the calculator, add the extra, then come back and we will talk.

Well after reading the info, i looked up some power supplies, and i'm looking at Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 ATX12V. is antec a decent name for power supplies?

Hi Alex,

Yep, the one you are looking at is a very good supply for the money. Just to make sure did you do the calculator in the power supply information? That way, you will know for sure that this supply will cover your needs. Might also just to be sure check to see how many amps that video card takes, because that baby will take some energy. It should tell in your information about it.

well if i did it correctly, it recomened 435 watt power supply. add 30 percent right?. so thats...565 right?.

Hi,

You need to look at something in the 700 to 750 watt range to be safe. Remember, the reading you got which looks correct is the bare minimum to do a great job for you. There are some great Silverstones our there, some great OCZ supplies, some great Fortron ones. I will look around and if I see any sales, will get back. In the meantime, maybe one of the gaming team members will stop by and let you know if they see anything that is reasonable for your needs. Will get back after looking.......looking.......looking.

Hi,

Take a look at some of these. Do your own research, but I think any of them will work for what you want. My choices would be problably the Silverstone (raw power), but my second choice would be the Seasonic. Either one will handle that rig. The other two most likely will do the job for you. Browse through them and then lets chat about it....or any other team member has expertise if they come on before I get back.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817256006

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817151031

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341002

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104015

Hi,

Just thought I'd add my 2 cents, since I have a very similar system to what you have.

All of the units Tumbleweed has linked to will do a great job with your system. My pick would be the Silverstone 750W as well. I recently bought the 850W version, and it really is a top-notch unit. Pay the extra bit for it now, and you'll never look back.

i think i will go with this one, it's within my price range. OCZ 700 Watt GameXStream SLI http://www.a-power.com/product-2725-342-2

And thanks for all the help.ray:

Hi,

You have chosen a great power supply. With 18 amps per rail with four +12 volt rails...that will be enough to do the job for you. I think you will really like this one. If saving cash, NewEgg is less expensive by about six bucks...they have a rebate also. Let us know if we can help further.