Hey everybody,
Well, I'm looking at building a new system, and I've been able to see reviews/comparisons here and elsewhere, but it leaves one major question for me - how does one choose a power supply? About the only advice I've seen is 'Make sure there are enough connectors, of the correct voltage/amperage, and that you have enough wattage overall.' Thing is, I don't know where you find out what you need.
Right, and while I'm here, I figured I'd put my current selections up to see what others think. And also, that way anyone who has a specific suggestion for a PSU can let me know. Links go to newegg, as that seems to be the custom.
COOLER MASTER Centurion 590
Phenom 9950 Black Edition
2x2 GB G.Skill DDR2 800
MSI K9A2 Platinum
MSI HD 4850
Some rationale (feel free to skip): Some choices are made to reduce cost (4850 vs 4870), and some are made because newegg is packaging them. I figure this system is pretty good on its own, and also allows plenty of space in case I feel the need to upgrade. Specifically, when the 4870 comes down in price I can try out this whole crossfire thing. Also, got the MSI version of the card because of the heating solution, which seems to be the biggest complaint about some of the other makers (and also see sentence #1).
Right, think that's it. Thanks to all of you with knowledge who look at all of these almost identical posts.
Well, I'm looking at building a new system, and I've been able to see reviews/comparisons here and elsewhere, but it leaves one major question for me - how does one choose a power supply? About the only advice I've seen is 'Make sure there are enough connectors, of the correct voltage/amperage, and that you have enough wattage overall.' Thing is, I don't know where you find out what you need.
Right, and while I'm here, I figured I'd put my current selections up to see what others think. And also, that way anyone who has a specific suggestion for a PSU can let me know. Links go to newegg, as that seems to be the custom.
COOLER MASTER Centurion 590
Phenom 9950 Black Edition
2x2 GB G.Skill DDR2 800
MSI K9A2 Platinum
MSI HD 4850
Some rationale (feel free to skip): Some choices are made to reduce cost (4850 vs 4870), and some are made because newegg is packaging them. I figure this system is pretty good on its own, and also allows plenty of space in case I feel the need to upgrade. Specifically, when the 4870 comes down in price I can try out this whole crossfire thing. Also, got the MSI version of the card because of the heating solution, which seems to be the biggest complaint about some of the other makers (and also see sentence #1).
Right, think that's it. Thanks to all of you with knowledge who look at all of these almost identical posts.