How much power would i need

[daebis]

hi,
how much power would i need for a
q6600 processor
mobo
4 gb ram
256 mb graphics card
a dvd writer
a 1 tb hdd

and other basic components

could i go below 500 watts...

 

[daebis]

havent bought it but will be an entry level pcie card...

 

[saaiello]

To give your self some head room for upgrades get a good quality 400 or 450 watt PSU. Preferably Antec or Corsair this will leave your options pretty much wide open for future upgrades.

 

[Henry Chinaski]

A Corsair VX450 (by Seasonic)

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/540

or an ANTEC EARTHWATTS 500W (by Seasonic)

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/526

would be very good options for you. You will have power enough for a future vga upgrade.

Anyway, if you want to save some money, go for any of these:

OCZ STEALTHXSTREAM 400 (by CWT) http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/794
CORSAIR CX400 (by SEASONIC) http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/750

 

[jsc]

Corsair 400CX (30 amp 12 volt rail)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

I do not particularly care for the 450. With only a 33 amp 12 volt rail, it is just not that much better than the 400.