New Build - Looking for PSU and OS recommendations...

[zigzag]

Antec P182 Case
MSI P6N Diamond LGA 775 - nForce 680i SLI
1 EVGA GeForce 8800GT - 512MB - Leaves room for SLI upgrade.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
Scythe SCMN-1100 CPU Cooler
4GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 (2 x 2GB) Leaves room for 8GB upgrade.
1 WD Raptor 150GB 10,000 RPM (System Drive)
2 WD Caviar SE16 320GB 7200 RPM SATA (Mirrored Data Drives)
1 DVD ROM SATA
1 DVD Burner SATA
PSU - Corsair 520HX
OS?

I'm a windows/web software developer who likes to do some gaming (quake, WoW, Total War, Civ, AoE, Company of Heroes).

I'm looking for suggestions on a PSU and OS and any general comments you have.

I'm currently thinking to dual boot winxp pro and vista 64.

Thanks!

 

[rook]

To use all 4GB (especially if you want to go to 8GB eventually) Vista 64 is the way to go.
As for the PSU, I've had great results from my Seasonic, but anything from teir 1 or 2 will serve you fine.

 

[rgeist554]

For your system, just pick anything tier 1 or 2 from the list that rook posted and find something in the 480-550W range. (Check the Amperes on the +12v rail - Higher is better)

As for the OS, I think that Vista 64 will receive more attention and support... so you may want to give it a go.

 

[thirstytom]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=223&products_id=21545

real nice and neat, cheap price too

 

[zigzag]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=223&products_id=21545

real nice and neat, cheap price too

1000W seems a bit excessive for my needs as does the $250 price tag.

Thanks for the link rook, I'll check those out.

 

[zigzag]

Looks like I'll add the Corsair 520HX to my build.

Does anyone know if the power cable is long enough to route behind the motherboard in the Antec P182? The reviews on newegg are conflicting.

 

[MikosNZ]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=223&products_id=21545

real nice and neat, cheap price too

Terrible advice. How could that unit be considered cheap?

Id recommend 500-600W max with a focus on noise output. There is nothing more annoying than a noisy PSU when spending hours infront of a PC cutting code. At least some manufacturers should state the noise output.

 

[rgeist554]

PC Power & Cooling Silencer series are all very quiet. I would never go with a no name brand and expect the fan to remain quiet for more than a week. :lol: Not that I have any experience with that...