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disruptfam
03-05-2008, 07:56 PM
Q6600 @ 3.8ghz
4gb 800hz ddr2 ram
2x 8800gtx 650/2000
5 x hd's
dvd burner
auzentech prelude
tv tuner
1 x 1tb external hd
3 x water pumps
8 x leds


would it be enough?

cheers guys

tiro_uspsss
03-06-2008, 12:52 AM
i'm not 100% sure - but i'd say no - at least i'd want more W if running all that... maybe go a 1kw psu...

twwen2
03-06-2008, 01:32 AM
You should check this site out:
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

I did a quick estimate with ur specs and it said 727Watts at 90% system load. But you should have a go, see what you get.

Based on ~700W usage, i'd be looking at a PSU rated at 850W minimum, 1kw preferrably, as i don't think it's a great idea to run at or near the full capacity on a regular basis.

Soulburner
03-06-2008, 03:00 AM
That really depends on the brand.

jonnyGURU
03-06-2008, 04:10 AM
If it's really an 850W PSU and not a "Johng Gwuh 800W peak (400W continuous)" it'll be more than enough.

ToTTenTranz
03-06-2008, 04:20 AM
The LCPower Arkangel should do the trick.

Jamesrt2004
03-06-2008, 05:09 AM
Should be just get a good brand one :)

Jamesrt2004
03-06-2008, 05:17 AM
You should check this site out:
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

I did a quick estimate with ur specs and it said 727Watts at 90% system load. But you should have a go, see what you get.

Based on ~700W usage, i'd be looking at a PSU rated at 850W minimum, 1kw preferrably, as i don't think it's a great idea to run at or near the full capacity on a regular basis.

lol that seems to really OVERESTIMATE builds like my cheapo build it says 400 watts when it doesn't even pull 280 under full load -sigh- o well :)

i'll stick to my psu estimator program with OC BIBLE seems alot more reliable if u look in reviews build same spec etc comes a lot closer then that site does

disruptfam
03-06-2008, 07:00 AM
sorry guys i failed to mention its a thermaltake toughpower

And i forgot to add 12 fans :(

sorry

if it can handle that load that would be great.Most 1kw psu's are very long and i have space restraints

jonnyGURU
03-06-2008, 08:08 AM
sorry guys i failed to mention its a thermaltake toughpower

And i forgot to add 12 fans :(

sorry

if it can handle that load that would be great.Most 1kw psu's are very long and i have space restraints

Good PSU. MORE than enough power for you.

xMrBunglex
03-06-2008, 12:25 PM
If it's really an 850W PSU and not a "Johng Gwuh 800W peak (400W continuous)" it'll be more than enough.

:ROTF:

what he said

madfaze
03-06-2008, 12:59 PM
for me i rather choose 1kw ..

little_scrapper
03-06-2008, 04:47 PM
Just buy a 300W PSU and overclock it!! :)

disruptfam
03-06-2008, 05:34 PM
Good PSU. MORE than enough power for you.

thank you jonny good news for me :D

Grafton
03-06-2008, 06:51 PM
yeah that rig will most likly pull about 500w when gaming mine almost pulls 300w with whats in my sig