enermax.. enough power?

[adams828]

I'm looking at the Enermax CS-3051L-S3A case, which comes with a powerup "350w" power supply. Now I'm sure that although it's called a 350watt PSU, it probably has a lower output. So I'm curious, if I'm building a p4 2.6c/abit ic7 rig, probably with 1 cdrw drive and either 2-3 HDs, but with no immediate plans to overclock, will this PSU be adequate for now? I do like the way the case looks.. and the $56 price tag is quite attractive. My plan would be to use this setup for now, then upgrade just the PSU once I decide to start overclocking. Is this a good plan, or do I have to suck it up and buy a better unit now.. and if so, any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[mrzed]

A quality 350W PSU should be fine for what you propose.

 

[Corporate Thug]

350w ENERAMAX is more than enough

 

[mindwreck]

i remember reading somewhere that the powersupplies in their cases are similiar and built like enermax PS's

 

[adams828]

hm if you could remember where, i'd be interested to know.. if not, thanks anyways for the advice

 

[Goatsan]

if you want to be sure that it is enough, calculate alol the wattage that you need from all your parts then add 20-30%, if its still enough, then you are good.

 

[adams828]

well it's not so much that i don't think it's enough power.. just concerned with the quality of the psu, ya know? sometimes generic is fine and sometimes it's not

 

[Breezie]

ENERAMAX cases dont always come with ENERAMAX power supplies so it might not be too good >_< antec on the other hand always comes with antec power supplies so that's why their cases are usually worth the extra $$$