PSU recommendation from this list for my new gaming rig.

[TheVrolok]

Will be a Intel Quad Core, 4gigs of DDR2 800 RAM, probably 2 SATA 300 (or so) GB HDDs, 1 optical drive at first, but it'll probably be two at some point, a few case fans, 8800GT (most likely won't SLI, but it's a possibility at some point).

I simply don't have the time to put my own system together these days and I just don't want to deal with the hassle of rebates and shipping from multiple locations, etc. so I'm breaking down and ordering a prebuilt from IBuyPower.com. (Well, the second HDD and RAM I'll buy myself since their upgrade prices are absolutely ridiculous [200 bucks for an extra 2GB of RAM?]). Anywhere, here's a list of PSU's to choose from and keep in mind I know nothing about PSU's I just don't want to go cheap now and regret it later.

500 Watt -- NZXT PF-500 Power Supply
600 Watt -- XION SuperNova XON-600R14 Power Supply
650 Watt -- NZXT PRC-650 Power Supply SLI Ready
620 Watt -- Enermax Liberty DXX

Who are these companies? This worries me.

and a number of other similar PSU's of higher wattage (though I don't think I'll really need anymore wattage). Opinions on these?

Another option, I suppose, would be to get the minimum PSU offered in the system and then just buy one a la carte to add myself later. If that were the case, what would you guys recommend, the typical Antec Earthwatts 500, etc.?

 

[MarcVenice]

Enermax Liberty should be a good PSU, but more often then with other PSU's, people have reported that it failed on them. I would take it over the other 3 psu's anyday though.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Enermax Liberty should be a good PSU, but more often then with other PSU's, people have reported that it failed on them. I would take it over the other 3 psu's anyday though.

That's pretty much what I figured. I currently have an Enermax case/PSU that I've never had a problem with so I think I'll stick with 'em. Guru3d had a pretty solid review of the above Enermax PSU and they seemed to like it. 620 watts should be enough to power the rig and then some.

 

[HOOfan 1]

Digital Storm has prices similar to Ibuypower and I would trust them much more....also you can choose from Corsair HX520, HX620 Silverstone Strider 560W Silver stone Decathlon 850 Watt...Olympia 750Watt PC P&C 1000 watt and Thermaltake 1200Watt with them.

 

[TheVrolok]

Is 620W too much? What kind of wattage should I be looking for if I want the possibility of expansion to SLI'd 8800 GTs?