Psu compatibilty for new build

suitaroh1

Distinguished
Oct 30, 2009
23
0
18,510
Im about to build a new comp (first one Ill have built) and all I need to know right now is:

Is this power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022 enough for: a 200$ or less core 2 duo, core 2 quad, or core i5
three HDs (probably these; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181)
a 1gb ati radeon 4850
a cd/dvd r/w optical drive
4 gigs of ddr3 1333 or 1600 ram

and will all of that fit comfortably in this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058

thank you in advance
 

build

Distinguished
May 19, 2009
459
0
18,810
Go with the Core i5 if you can afford it.

You'll be fine with a 450W, this one from Corsair would be the best you can get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

I would go with this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137 . Superior cooling and better overall build quality. You can combo it with the Wester Digital Black 640GB so you won't need to get those three small HDD's. And you get a massive $45 combo discount too http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732

 
I'd stick with the OCZ PSU that you picked. It's good quality, modular, and provides plenty of power. The corsair listed by build is also good, but with the rebate on the OCZ, it's a better deal.

If you're going to get the DDR3 1600, try fitting the i5 into your budget. For the case, this is a good deal. But it all depends on your aesthetic preference.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068

 
Solution