PSU/Case question

[Plutoburn]

Here is what my system gonna be.

Mobo: Still undecided, but something nForce 4
CPU: either Athlon 64 3200+ or 3500+
VC: Ati or Sapphire X800XL 256MB pci-e
Mem: Apacer DDR2 2x512MB
HD: Maxtor Diamondmax 10 U-ATA 250GB
Optical: Lite-on 52x24x52 CD writer, 12x DvD player
Sound: Audigy 2 ZS

I am also gonna network, so I will have an extra ethernet card on top of the one on-board.


I am not overclocking, so what is the wattage of the case/psu I should be looking at?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Look for brand more than the wattage. If you want to get the case and PSU together, Antec is a very nice option. Something in the 350watt or above range should be just fine from a good brand like antec.

 

[Mik3y]

you cant go cheap on a power supply. they are the heart of the computer. get a name brand.

 

[bREwIn dOdgEr dUDe]

go with the 400w super silencer seasonic ($88 newegg)... as far as networking, consider a router (possibly even wireless)...

 

[bchreng]

Buy a name brand power supply and use this calculator as a rough estimate. 🙂
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

 

[Plutoburn]

http://www.infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=464

would this case suffice? (for those wondering about the price, this is in Canadian dollars)

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Plutoburn
http://www.infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=464

would this case suffice? (for those wondering about the price, this is in Canadian dollars)

That's a good one.

Don't feel like you have to get an antec though. Make sure it's something you like.