I need PSU suggestions...

Legobumb

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I'm stuck on what PSU I should get for the build listed below... Anybody have any suggestions? The only thing I know about PSUs, is what the efficiency means. Having an efficient PSU would be very nice, but it's not essential.

Gigabyte motherboard socket 775
E7400 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo
4GB (2x 2GB) Crucial Ballistix DDR2 {DDR2-800} RAM
Sapphire 4850 512MB 256bit GDDR3 GPU (this GPU may not be the one I'm getting though...)
WD Caviar Black 640GB 32MB cache HDD (i already have this)

I already have a couple PSU suggestions, listed below...

1. OCZ; modular, SLI/Crossfire, 500W
2. Antec Earthwatts 430W
3. Coolmax 550W

...however all these seem like very cheaply made PSUs to me...
 

HOOfan 1

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If you want a well made quality PSU in the 500W range then $60 is about the least you can hope to spend. $70 or $80 will outfit you better.

How about Antec Earthwatts 650W for $75 It isn't cheaply made in the slightest, although it might not look the best.

It could power any videocard you throw at it, even if you want a second HD4850

Otherwise, the Antec EA430 is a decent PSU

I wouldn't even consider the Coolmax
THe OCZ is likely at least fairly decent for the price.
 

Legobumb

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Alright thanks. I'll get the Antect Earthwatts 650W PSU. I don't mind spending $80 on a reliable and long-lasting PSU. I'll get my money's worth of it, I'm sure.
 

MagickMan

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That 650w is overkill, but it's a very good unit and the price is attractive.