New PSU for a new upgrade

[Glavinsolo]

I put in the specs for my next build into this nifty calculator.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/powercalc.jsp

It came to 480 watts. I am assumming I need at least 500 watts then and to be safe 550watts.

I have done next to nothing as far as research on current psu technology I do understand that next gen vid cards will require a new type of power adapter.

I am looking then for a PSU that has this adapter, is modular, is above 550watts and also is extremely solid built to last.

I am fond of Enermax as my current enermax psu is 3-4 years old and still kicking it is a 450watt I think maybe 480.

Thanks in advance.

 

[John]

In case you can do w/out modular: Corsair VX550W Power Supply Review

It's only $55 shipped AR+GC

Otherwise I'd go with the HX520 or HX620 depending on your power requirements.

 

[rgallant]

Originally posted by: Glavinsolo
I put in the specs for my next build into this nifty calculator.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/powercalc.jsp

It came to 480 watts. I am assumming I need at least 500 watts then and to be safe 550watts.

I have done next to nothing as far as research on current psu technology I do understand that next gen vid cards will require a new type of power adapter.

I am looking then for a PSU that has this adapter, is modular, is above 550watts and also is extremely solid built to last.

I am fond of Enermax as my current enermax psu is 3-4 years old and still kicking it is a 450watt I think maybe 480.

Thanks in advance.

"Nvidia's next gtx" could also mean the 9800GX2 @ a required 580 watts ,get the HX620
"to be safe"

 

[chuckm]

I have to agree with John, the Corsairs are the way to go and buy.com has the best prices;
http://www.buy.com/retail/sear...m01&ze01=5185&em01=957