PSU for Budget Linux build (Pentium D940)

Kinesis

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I am confused by what I have read and PSU calculator websites (like Asus and eXtreme) which give wide range results when compared.

I have an got my hands on the following old components;
Pentium (LGA775) D 940 CPU
Intel Motherboard
8 GB of Corsair DDR2 800 Mhz Ram (4x2 GB)
Asus nVidia 6600 GT Video (512 MB) Card
2 X 80 GB SATA HD Drives
Bitfenix Ghost Case

And I am trying to determine a low price (80 Plus Bronze or higher PSU).

I have a Corsair CX430M in mind, but wasn't sure if it will meet the power needs. The calculators give a range of 392 to 497 watts so I am confused. Appreciate any comments or recommendations.

I prefer a Modular supply to avoid excess cables I don't use.

Thanks
 

Torn Mind

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I doubt the system would pull over 200 watts. There just isn't that many components drawing that much power.
 

VirtualLarry

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I estimate about 240W at full load for that system. A $20 AR CX430 PSU should be fine.

130W Pentium (LGA775) D 940 CPU
20W Intel Motherboard
30W 8 GB of Corsair DDR2 800 Mhz Ram (4x2 GB)
55W Asus nVidia 6600 GT Video (512 MB) Card
2x 15W 2 X 80 GB SATA HD Drives
 
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Kinesis

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Thanks, that seems a little more reasonable. I have the CX430M on my old old AMD X2 939 board and it works great...think that is the route I will go again.