Should I use this PSU?

[elwoodh]

About a year ago I decided I was gonna build my first system, so I went ahead and started buying components. I only got as far as a case, PSU and a SATA HD before other expenses put off my purchase.

But now here we are, and I'm thinking about going ahead and getting my system. The PSU was one I got for super cheap off of SD or FW for ~$35. I can't seem to quite get a good opinion on it.

Vigor 500

This is about the only review I could find. Seems OK, but I want to be sure I'm not going to fry my components.

FYI: I will be gaming with my system (probably going to be a C2D 6300 or 6400, 2GB DDR2 800, and most likely a GeForce 7900GS.

 

[lobbyone]

Should I use this PSU?

Yes use it...though i'd be looking for a better quality PSU down the road.

 

[elwoodh]

Thought I'd also mention that I've never oc'ed, but am curious. I'm definitely going to be getting an oc-capable board when I dive in, in case I decide to go ahead with it.

 

[lobbyone]

Originally posted by: elwoodh
Thought I'd also mention that I've never oc'ed, but am curious. I'm definitely going to be getting an oc-capable board when I dive in, in case I decide to go ahead with it.

Well, with everything on stock, I believe that 500w PSU will do fine. But when you start overclocking, consider getting a better PSU.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Use it with vigor!

It's a Wintech based unit, so it's not too bad. Just don't go crazy.