Can't choose a PSU...

[Akblade]

I need to choose a PSU but can't... I have been looking at the Ultra x4-850 for this build:

i7 960
evga x58 classified mobo
evga gtx 285 (will be running two in a few months)
Corsair dominator 6 gb 1600
Fatal1ty champion sound card
Killer Xeon Pro network card
Corsair H50 liquid cool
Cooler Master HAF 932



Thanks guys!
Alex

 

[MadAdmiral]

Ultra isn't going to be good quality.

If you don't have the HAF 932, there's a combo on Newegg (assuming you're in the US) with the HAF 922 and an OCZ StealthXStream 700W for $110 after rebates.

If you have already bought the 932, stick with a Corsair, Antec Earthwatts or OCZ. The OCZ above is $60 after rebates, outside of the combo. Stick with 700-750W. That's all that's really needed.

 

[Akblade]

Awesome! so a 750w will be fine for dual gtx 285s later down the road?

 

[MadAdmiral]

Yes. And when you switch to ATI's superior offerings, it will handle everything from them too.

 

[saint19]

Hi newcomer and welcome to the Tom's hardware forum.

HERE are 6 good PSU for your system, choose one acording with your budget and brand preference.

My votes goes in this order:

1- Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU
2- Antec TruePower New TP-750 Blue
3- Antec TruePower New TP-750
4- Corsair
5- Thermaltake Toughpower XT W0229RU
6- Thermaltake Toughpower W0223RU

Or you can calculate the PSU yourself with THIS

Good luck!

 

[Akblade]

ATI cost a arm and a leg for the 5870(?) whatever the highest card is..

want to spend no more than 200 on it..

thanks for that link!!!

 

[Akblade]

CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-950TX 950W ATX12V v2.3/EPS12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

 

[saint19]

^You don't need 950W for your rig, with 750W is enough.

 

[Akblade]

kk,

 

[Akblade]

I just don't want to have to buy a bigger one later on down the road.

 

[MadAdmiral]

You won't need to. Newer tech actually uses less power.

 

[Akblade]

okie. ty!