Need Suggestion Please on Minimum Watt/A for this Setup

pEEpiNgtoM

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Going to putting together a new machine

As of now i plan on

-The cheapest Core 2 Duo w/ 4MB Cache (unless prices drop a bit before i buy)
-Raid 0 setup w/ either 2 7,200 RPM drives or 2 10,000 RPM drives, havent decided yet
-SLI Setup, and room for DX10 Compatible Card when they come out (probably non SLI with the DX10 due to the price)
-Two DVD Drives
-Couple of case fans
-4 Gigs Ram

Any suggestions on minimum W & A?
 

Dahak

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Well if you're looking to upgrade to dx10 cards at a later date and want to go sli,then I would suggest at least 700watt psu.I highly recommend Thermaltake toughpower psu as they seem to be very well made and offer some other stuff that others don't like built in over voltage protection,over current,and short-circuit protection.Admittadly they are a bit pricey,but with all the features they offer not to mention the high grade components they are made from,add to that a 5yr.warranty and you can't lose.Goodluck.

Dahak

AMD X2-4400+@2.6 S-939
EVGA NF4 SLI MB
2X EVGA 7800GT IN SLI
2X 512MEG CRUCIAL BALLISTIX DDR500
WD300GIG HD
EXTREME 19IN.MONITOR 1280X1024
THERMALTAKE TOUGHPOWER 850WATT PSU
COOLERMASTER MINI R120