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AMD gaming rig for around $600 not sure about PSU

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April 26, 2009 1:20:11 AM

It's been a while since I built my last computer (Athlon XP 2500) and wanted to build a new AMD gaming rig. Here is what I had so far:

GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Sub...
POWERCOLOR AX4850 512MD3-DH Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Rosewill TU-155 Black 0.8mm SGCC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 400W ATX12V Version 2.2 Power Supply - Retail
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Sub...

I have a DVD burner from a previous computer and 32 bit Windows XP Pro. My biggest concern is if the PSU will power the system. I plan on getting a second 4850 in the future to run crossfire and will definately get a larger PSU but right now I couldn't fit that into the budget. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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April 26, 2009 1:28:09 AM

...It might if the psu supplies enough amps...what does it supply?....find any specs on it?
April 26, 2009 4:42:45 AM

I found this on Rosewill's site
Votage Output:
+3.3V@20A;+5V@14A;+12V1@14A;+12V2@13A;-12V@0.3A;+5VSB@2.5A
+5V & +3.3V combined 130W MAX
+5V & +3V & +12V combine 385W MAX
TOTAL OUTPUT 400W MAX

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April 26, 2009 6:20:56 AM

No no no no

Do not use that PSU. I don't really like Rosewill PSUs in the first place, and that seems to be a particularly low quality one. Don't do it.
April 26, 2009 6:40:48 AM

If you're going to get a case with a PSU then go with the Raidmax SMILIDON at least

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Just don't get the version with the LED PSU. That silver one is the older one, but it has 22A on the 12V Rail and is good enough for one 4850. If you want to add a second one latter on though I would recommend getting a better PSU. It may be better to get a chepo case and a decent PSU like one of these

FSP Group FX600-GLN 600W $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Antec earthwatts EA500 500W $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Antec earthwatts EA430 430W $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

FSP Group AX500-PN Max: 450W $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
April 26, 2009 7:17:21 AM

Wait till the 4770 is released in May?
April 26, 2009 12:27:59 PM

I would get the Earthwatts 500 from pcboost.com They have it for cheap. I have it running my setup which is similar to the one you have. I got mine for 43$ because I did not need screws, and cables.

Also, Newegg has the Sapphire HD4850 for 89.99$ after rebate and a coupon code. I am sure you cannot go wrong with that.
April 26, 2009 2:20:20 PM

i would go with this psu
BFG Tech GS-550 550W
it got the anandtech gold award


+1 on the sapphire 4850
April 27, 2009 2:42:41 AM

Thanks so much for the information. I'm going to ditch the Rosewill and get a cheaper case, and a better power supply. I really don't care about the look of the case and am not counting on overclocking very much to start with. So as long of the airflow is decent any case will do. Any suggestions for a budget case?
April 27, 2009 3:30:27 AM

Ok this may be a dumb question but I realized that lots of the power supplies I am looking at have a fan mounted on the top. (or is that the bottom) and the vent out the back. If the PSU is mounted at the top corner of the case the fan would be flat against the top of the case. Or am I looking at the fan upside down?
April 27, 2009 3:44:50 AM

Upside down.
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