Right power supply for GIGABYTE GA-K8NF-9 ?

[cconvey]

Hi guys,

I just ordered an GIGABYTE GA-K8NF-9 motherboard through newegg.com. I'm pairing it with a Athlon 64 3500+ (130nm) processor and an nVidia 6600GT PCI-e card.

I'm not going nuts with other peripherals: two ATA HDDs, a DVD writer, and several case fans. I'd like the ability to expand beyond this to a moderate degree without needing a new PS.

Can anyone tell me just how many Watts are required by a power supply for this?

I'm tempted to pick up an Antec NewPower 480 or True480 but I can't tell whether or not they supply enough juice for my setup. Is the only truly safe choice something like an Antec
True550 EPS12V?

Thanks,
Christian

 

[slpaulson]

If you check zipzoomfly, they have a better price on the Antec Neo power supply. That would power your system just fine. Otherwise a Fortron Blue Storm power supply would also work for cheaper, but it isn't modular like the antec.

 

[gsparesa]

No need for an expensive PS for the K8NF-9. I purchased a Chineese made PS called Rosewill RE502 at newegg.com. I'm pretty impressed with a $56.00 power supply.

 

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

I would recommend an ATX v2.0 for a new setup of a board with a 24-pin connector instead of an EPS.

 

[jterrell]

I got the 500 watt Blue Storm at mwave for 75 bucks.

Its excellent and had sata, 24 pin and a ton of xtra connections. Its also sleeved, quiet and cool.