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EV700   07-18-2007 at 04:16:40 AM

Here is the system thus far that I am planning on building:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
(not released yet)

Antec Performance One P182 Black
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] e=10005325

Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829102005

EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130072

SAMSUNG 226BW 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824001096

ASUS Striker Extreme NV 680i Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131074

Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400C4 2GB
(2 of these for 4 GB total)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145034

Samsung SH-S183L DVD+-RW/CD+-RW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151141

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Heatsink/Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186134

Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136012

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148140

SONY Black Floppy Drive MPF920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6821103116

I need help in finding a proper power supply for this system. One of the main things that has me locked up so far is not knowing whether I need 6 pin or 8 pin connectors for the video card.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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EV700   07-18-2007 at 05:57:34 AM
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Really only 520w? I figured it'd take 1000w to be comfortable.

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WR2   07-18-2007 at 06:33:40 AM
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A quality 520W PSU covers what you have listed nicely, plus some spare overhead for aging & misc upgrades (another hard disk, etc). Check the Specs tab for the video card on NewEgg (in fact read ALL the tabs for the hardware you get).
If you're thinking you ~might~ want to try SLI 8800GTX look for the 700-750W range. http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html

 

6 pin connectors. Look at the accessories list (also look at the images) for both the video card and the motherboard. You're covered.


Message edited by WR2 on 07-18-2007 at 06:37:03 AM
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EV700   07-18-2007 at 07:00:10 AM
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well that psu has +12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A..

that won't even cover my video card will it?

video card says:

Minimum of a 450 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 28 Amps.)

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shoota   07-18-2007 at 07:27:16 AM
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that psu would be good enough for your system. The three rails combined need to add up to the recommendation of 28 Amps. I just ordered this one for a little less: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] k=ocz%2b70 0w

It has 4 rails at 18 A apiece so it's even better in case you add another card or more hardware. There's also a 850 W version :)

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EV700   07-18-2007 at 07:45:53 AM
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Are Thermaltake PSUs good?

I don't get that.. the whole adds up stuff with the 12v rails..

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shantic   07-20-2007 at 05:28:04 PM
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wow. www.pcpowerandcooling.com

best psu

get the 750 if u decide on running sli in future or else the 610 should be enough

you wont need to look further pc power is best of the best
goodluck

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ausch30   07-20-2007 at 06:02:36 PM
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EV700 wrote :

Are Thermaltake PSUs good?

 

I don't get that.. the whole adds up stuff with the 12v rails..

 


Thermaltake good? I am replacing mine if that's any indication.

Several different components use 12v power, when a graphics manufacturer states a suggested amperage they are talking about the whole system not just the card. The PC P&C Silencer 610 would be enough without SLI and if you plan on SLI I would go with the Silencer 750. The Silencer 750 is on Zipzoomfly for $170 for black and less for the copper version with free shipping and is one of the best PSU's on the market.

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akahuddy   07-20-2007 at 06:48:30 PM
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For a good quick read on PSU's go here:

 

http://www.x_c_p_u_s.com/forums/ge [...] ion-guide- psu-101-102-a.html

 

Remove underscores... and the space between guide- and psu. and you're link should work.


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