What PSU I should buy?

[kaisellgren]

Hello,

I am new in here.

I will buy a new computer:

- GeForce 8800 GTX (Will be slightly overclocked)
- Intel Q6600 (Will be overclocked to 3GHz)
- ASUS P5N32-E Plus
- Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler
- Plus some random fans inside the case

What PSU should I buy, how many watts and what to look for?

The current case I have got a 600W PSU. Is this enough or should I buy a new?

 

[itotallybelieveyou]

it should be enough

 

[rolli59]

There are 600w PSU and 600w PSU. The important thing is what brand and the rating on the 12 volt rails!

 

[kaisellgren]

+3.3V
32A

+5V
40A

+12V
24A

-5V
0.5A

-12V
1.0A

+5V Standby
2.0A

Is those ok for:

- GeForce 8800 GTX (Will be slightly overclocked)
- Intel Q6600 (Will be overclocked to 3GHz)
- ASUS P5N32-E Plus
- Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler
- Plus some random fans inside the case

 

[Danra]

The quality of the power supply is very important, unfortunately it is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood requirements to a stable computer.

Power Supply Calculator
One of my favorite power supplies
To insure quality make sure the power supply is 80 PLUS Certified [the exact model, not simply a referenced model, some companies cheat]

 

[Danra]

I forgot to mention, your power supply is too weak, you should have a total of 30 amps on the 12 volt rails, the power supply I suggested is rated for 41 amps continuous power on the 12 volt rails.

 

[kaisellgren]

I forgot to mention, your power supply is too weak, you should have a total of 30 amps on the 12 volt rails, the power supply I suggested is rated for 41 amps continuous power on the 12 volt rails.

How did you calculate that?

In your PSU I can see four time 18A which equals to 72 amps and not 41?

 

[rolli59]

24amps on the 12volt line is low for a GTX. I would suggest upgrading to a
Quality PSU with minimum 30amps on the combined 12 volt rails. Corsair and PC Power and Cooling are two brand names that are highly recommended.

 

[delluser1]

+3.3V
32A

+5V
40A

+12V
24A

-5V
0.5A

-12V
1.0A

+5V Standby
2.0A

Is those ok for:

- GeForce 8800 GTX (Will be slightly overclocked)
- Intel Q6600 (Will be overclocked to 3GHz)
- ASUS P5N32-E Plus
- Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler
- Plus some random fans inside the case

You're showing a single 24 amp +12v rail, it's not enough. The minimum psu reccomendation for an 8800 GTX equipped system as per EVGA is 26 amps, adding an overclocked Quad to the mix increases the load.
If you have no plans on going SLI a psu in the 30-35 amp range would do.
Here's a 450w\33amp model that would be fine
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=205466485&SearchEngine=PriceGrabber&SearchTerm=205466485&Type=PE&Category=Comp&dcaid=15890


Geez I'm slow

 

[Danra]

kaisellgren,

You cannot add the rails together to find max continuous amps. Each rail has a max amperage for that rail, however, total amps for all of the combined rails is actually less, 41 amps in this case. Look at this image, under 12 volts you have four rails with an 18 amp rating each, below that you will see the rating for all of the amps combined on the 12 volt rails, 41 amps

 

[kaisellgren]

Okay I got that

How about those +3.3V and +5V what are they used for? If I need to look for something like 35A max for my 8800 gtx and quad core based computer, what should those smaller voltages have in amps?

EDIT:

I found this could be a good I can buy this from local stores for cheap: CMPSU-550VXEU
details: http://www.lan-shop.cz/zdroje-do-pc-skrini/corsair/50394

 

[delluser1]

That will work.

 

[rolli59]

excellent choise