Power Supply Question

solodude23 · 07-04-2008, 03:17 PM

Here is my computer that I just ordered. In addition to what's on that list, I may have 1 7200RPM IDE hard drive from my old computer hooked up.

I currently own a 500w PSU and I assume that is good enough, but I was hoping for advice from those a bit more experienced. I have used a few calculators online and most say it will use around 340w of power at maximum load but I had 1 saying that it would use over 500w.

[R-CON]ZZEZ · 07-04-2008, 04:01 PM

Your 500W will be fine, but the question is..is it generic PSU or a good quality brand?
Personal example - I used 5 different 500W generic PSUs in my former pc in 1 year, they kept frying, in this pc which uses far more Ws, there is a Thermaltake 500W PSU for nearly 2 years there wasn't a single fault with it.

Bamboo · 07-04-2008, 10:57 PM

solo, zzez is right. When it comes to PSUs, you really get what you pay for. It is something you should never skimp on. It is one of the hardest bugs to diagnose when something is wrong, and at worst it could fry your new computer. If you are using a no name or a cheap one, I would spend the $100 or so and get a good one from like Corsair. I made a post here a while back with an unofficial list of good PSUs.

Unofficial PSU Ranking List (What's the best PSU to buy?)

Your new setup looks really good man. I think you should have gone with different RAM though. That should be good stuff, but you could have gotten DDR800 speed for half that price and not noticed a single FPS difference in game, even if you overclock your CPU some. I bought DDR1066 when I built my last rig in OCT, thinking it would help, but after reading and learning a lot more about memory, turns out it wouldn't have. Can explain more, but I need to play some PR before bed.

solodude23 · 07-05-2008, 11:22 AM

The power supply is an Antec Basiq 500. I am not sure if its a cheap product or not.

Here is a link to the power supply from Circuit City.
Here is the link to find it at NewEgg.

Begbie · 07-05-2008, 11:24 AM

That will do just fine.

07-04-2008, 03:17 PM	#1
solodude23 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 4,170	Power Supply Question Here is my computer that I just ordered. In addition to what's on that list, I may have 1 7200RPM IDE hard drive from my old computer hooked up. I currently own a 500w PSU and I assume that is good enough, but I was hoping for advice from those a bit more experienced. I have used a few calculators online and most say it will use around 340w of power at maximum load but I had 1 saying that it would use over 500w.

	Last edited by solodude23; 07-04-2008 at 03:28 PM.

07-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#2
[R-CON]ZZEZ PR Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Isreal Location: Israel Posts: 990	Re: Power Supply Question Your 500W will be fine, but the question is..is it generic PSU or a good quality brand? Personal example - I used 5 different 500W generic PSUs in my former pc in 1 year, they kept frying, in this pc which uses far more Ws, there is a Thermaltake 500W PSU for nearly 2 years there wasn't a single fault with it.
	"Don't let it end like this. Tell'em I have said something."

07-04-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 518	Re: Power Supply Question solo, zzez is right. When it comes to PSUs, you really get what you pay for. It is something you should never skimp on. It is one of the hardest bugs to diagnose when something is wrong, and at worst it could fry your new computer. If you are using a no name or a cheap one, I would spend the $100 or so and get a good one from like Corsair. I made a post here a while back with an unofficial list of good PSUs. Unofficial PSU Ranking List (What's the best PSU to buy?) Your new setup looks really good man. I think you should have gone with different RAM though. That should be good stuff, but you could have gotten DDR800 speed for half that price and not noticed a single FPS difference in game, even if you overclock your CPU some. I bought DDR1066 when I built my last rig in OCT, thinking it would help, but after reading and learning a lot more about memory, turns out it wouldn't have. Can explain more, but I need to play some PR before bed.
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 518

07-05-2008, 11:22 AM	#4
solodude23 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 4,170	Re: Power Supply Question The power supply is an Antec Basiq 500. I am not sure if its a cheap product or not. Here is a link to the power supply from Circuit City. Here is the link to find it at NewEgg.

	Last edited by solodude23; 07-05-2008 at 11:33 AM.

07-05-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
Begbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Bosnia and herzegowina Location: BiH Posts: 270	Re: Power Supply Question That will do just fine.

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