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How much power needed?
Astaroth
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Looking to build a new PC to include:
4x Sata II HDs
1x PCI Express X1900XT g.card (but may add a crossfire one later)
1 DVD-R drive
1x Core 2 Duo CPU
3 case fans
usual batch of USB devices
Not sure how much power I will need from the psu - is 580w going to be enough? or is 650 more sensible? or 750 :eek:
4x Sata II HDs
1x PCI Express X1900XT g.card (but may add a crossfire one later)
1 DVD-R drive
1x Core 2 Duo CPU
3 case fans
usual batch of USB devices
Not sure how much power I will need from the psu - is 580w going to be enough? or is 650 more sensible? or 750 :eek:
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It depends on the maker.
Good quality 580 w will do the job. The 650 w has a bit in reserve and I would go for that. If you have deep enough pockets then by all means go for the 750 w. More than anything else, check the manufacturers noise figures, some PU can be VERY noisy.0 -
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