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monkeymonk   05-01-2009 at 06:16:35 AM

Ok heres the deal right now newegg is having a sale on the coolermaster haf 932 and this ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] _-20227388

They have combo deals on some power supplies with it so i need help finding the right power supply to get.

Here is approximately what my system will consist of:
Coolermaster HAF 932
Asus P6T
ATI 4850 x2 (possibly second one done the road)
two 1TB hardrives in raid
dvd/cd rw
speakers etc...
possible additions of things like lcd display or cathode lights and more fans.
Also I might overclock some, not a lot, but some.
This is my first build so the simpler the component the better.
Here is one i was looking at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341023
I is modular and has red LED but I don't know how much wattage I need.
Please help

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dragonfang18   05-01-2009 at 06:24:36 AM
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I recently got a silverstone 1200W PSU. It may be overkill, but at least I know I can upgrade without wasting money on a cheaper PSU, just keep what I got and keep using till its done.

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monkeymonk   05-01-2009 at 06:33:18 AM
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Yea i'm on a budget so i dont want to spend much more than 100 on a power supply

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dragonfang18   05-01-2009 at 06:36:59 AM
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Google "PSU calculator" to help you...

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dragonfang18   05-01-2009 at 06:47:42 AM
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As a newb myself, I thought it would be more beneficial to get a $300+ PSU and use it for a really really long time, than buy one with less wattage, then buy a new one with more wattage when I upgrade. But thats just me.

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starams5   05-01-2009 at 07:14:39 AM
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Hi

I found this 850W at Newegg for $99.00. I cannot vouch for its quality as I never heard of it. Some research would definitely be in order before checking out.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817176002

To dragonfang18, there is no such thing as overkill the more the merrier, don't believe the hype....1200W, nice PSU.


Message edited by starams5 on 05-01-2009 at 07:15:36 AM
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monkeymonk   05-01-2009 at 07:25:54 AM
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Thnx a lot starams 5 I am ordering it now. I will check the quality tomorrow. How long do i have to cancel an order with newegg?

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monkeymonk   05-01-2009 at 07:26:55 AM
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You know in case I find out that it is a bad power supply tomorrow or something. But its like 10:30 and i have school tomorrow.

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starams5   05-01-2009 at 07:33:33 AM
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I would check it out before buying. A PSU of poor quality can cause some big head aches. Do a Google and check some reviews, also see if it has been tested by any hardware site for true output and efficiency. To answer your question, if you place the order tonight it won't be processed until tomorrow so yes you can cancel.

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dragonfang18   05-01-2009 at 07:42:26 AM
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From what I hear, go name brand like Corsair, silverstone, etc...

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dragonfang18   05-01-2009 at 08:21:18 AM
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Note: can youtube the PSU's and watch video reviews.

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jtt283   05-01-2009 at 04:59:19 PM
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That particular Fatal1ty may be. The smaller one is not.
Sounds like it's too late to make suggestions, so we'll just see what happens.
If it were not too late, I'd have suggested Antec, PC Power & Cooling, Corsair, Seasonic, or Enermax.

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starams5   05-01-2009 at 05:46:37 PM
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I went back and read the reviews at Newegg on that PSU and they were pretty good, 75%. I then found a site where the PSU was tested and the results were pretty decent there too. I prefer name brand products as well but the Op has a Crossfire setup with a $100.00 budget for a PSU, If anyone needs a good bang for his buck I would say he qualifies.

http://www.rwlabs.com/article.php? [...] genumber=1

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monkeymonk   05-02-2009 at 07:59:36 AM
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TY everybody i am making a new thread specifically about the power supply I have ordered.

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