Choice between 2 power supplies....

[xringx]

My new specs will be...

Q6600 which will be OC'd
GA-p35-ds3l
2x2gb OCZ Reaper ddr2 800
X-fi Extreme Gamer
Gigabyte HD3870 video card

Rest of specs in signature.....

I am thinking a good 500w would be enough. I really want modular cables.... My current PSU, mobo and memory will be moved into wife computer which has a crappy Aspire PSU...

1st up is the Corsair 520HX $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

Next up is the Zalman ZM 600w continuous $117..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817379003


Based on a review I read, the Zalman 600w is the exact same internals as the OCZ 700W GameXstream with maybe I few better pieces on the inside (forgot what they called them..)

There was no explanation why the Zalman was 600w and the OCZ 700w with the same internals...

Other suggestions? Opinions?

Thanks

 

[xringx]

Wow, I was wrong... I just did the PSU calculator, and its putting me at 600-700w based on current setup to what I might add later (better vid card, another HD, etc.....)

Should I be looking for a higher wattage psu??

Cant find any reviews of the Xigmatek psu's... priced very well

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817815002

 

[cisco]

This PSU is superior to both and is on sale right now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

Single 12v rail and one of the best brands on the market.

 

[cisco]

This is the one I have and it is stout for a 750w.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009

Maximum PC built a 1500 gaming system using the 610w and a q6600 so it should be more than sufficient. The 750w will give you more headroom.

 

[sailer]

I would avoid the Xigmatek. Cisco pointed out a couple very good PSUs, particularly since they are on sale at very good prices. Normally I would add one of the Thermaltake Toughpower PSUs for people who want a modular PSU, but at these prices, I could deal with not having modular wiring.