I am building a computer, from scratch, and I dont know what Kind of power supply I should use. It's an ATX case from Xoxide, and since this is my first computer building project, I want to make it good. http://www.xoxide.com/x-styler-case-blu.html that is the link for the case which I am buying, and there is a power supply option to have ti sent together. What does the wattage matter? All that stuff I would love to know, thanks...
2007-09-01 02:21:21 · 7 answers · asked by babble 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Would 580 be enough? i'm not sure if I'm willing to spend that much money...
2007-09-01 02:37:01 · update #1
I'll probably end up using it for gaming, and computer graphics stuff (Maya and such) if that helps...
2007-09-01 03:50:33 · update #2
do different cases have different sizes needed for the power supply or is it all standard?
2007-09-01 05:27:04 · update #3
That PC case can handle most retail power supplies. Here are some rough estimates:
350W= enough for set up w/ 65W TDP processors like most Core 2 Duo and will run w/ integrated graphics or budget video card.
450W= enough for set up w/ up to 130W TDP processor and using mainstream cards that draw up to 60 watts
550W= enough for set up w/ up to 130W processor and using a high end graphics card that draws 135 watts
The +12V rail is very important. Dual +12V rail is best.
2007-09-01 03:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To determine the correct minimum sized power supply you need for a computer you are building, you need to consider all the components you are going to install, the case itself will fit most any power supply you purchase. Here is a link to a calculator that will help you decide how much power you are going to need based on the components you plan to install: http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us . Even though this is from AMD they also take into consideration the specifications for Intel processors as well. Just select Desktop computer, then select the appropriate components you plan to install based on each area listed. Remember to count your cooling fans, which include the one on the CPU but not on video cards as they have their own catagory. Example: If you case has 2 fans, then use 3 for total number of fans.
Remember, the end result from the above calculator is only listing the minimum power requirements based on what you designated in each catagory, it would be smart to take what they suggest as a minimum and increase it by 50-100watts so that you have some room for later expansion, otherwise you might end up having to replace your power supply at a latter date if you add more to your computer and only bought the bare minimum power supply as suggested.
2007-09-05 19:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High wattage shouldn't matter unless you are running a high end gaming card. The most important thing to look for in a quality power supply is efficiency. A power supply that has a high efficiency (around 85%) will save energy over the long run.
2007-09-08 14:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by Nando 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most powerful (Wattage) power supply you can afford That fits in your case. You never know when you might need extra power to add peripheries.
2007-09-01 02:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by veg_rose 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use 750 Watts power supply.
Power matters a lot
2007-09-01 02:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're able to desire to get 6 gb of reminiscence to take earnings of the tripple channel reminiscence of the i7. additionally, the 9800gtx+ is barley greater valuable than the 9800gtx, quite for the fee distinction. you're able to desire to be advantageous with a seven hundred watt psu. purely be sure you get a sturdy high quality psu.
2016-10-17 09:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are building a gaming machine, a 500W is adequate for your use.
2007-09-01 02:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋