Do I need a new PSU?

[Master Chief]

I have a quick question. I have a AMD 3800 X2 Cpu, 2 gigs of RAM, 2 Hard Drives, and two 7900 GTX OC SLI video cards. Now, I need a PSU and I was wondering, would a 550 watt PSU cut it or do I need something more? I dont overclock anything btw.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Master Chief
would a 550 watt PSU cut it

Yes, but not just any psu, you should use a quality psu to power your rig. What is your budget? Here are a a couple of recommendations under $100:

[*]Corsair HX520 w/ 5 yr. warranty $99 shipped
[*]Antec EarthWatts 500 w/ 3 yr. warranty - $71 shipped

 

[Master Chief]

I just picked up the Cooler Master Real Power 550W from my buddy for $40. He used it for less then a month, but is taking his PC apart because he is always on the road and needs the money to buy a laptop. I read a lot on the Cooler Master Real Power 550W and seems like a lot of people like it. And for $40, I couldnt refuse.