What PSU for this build?

[tigersty1e]

How future proof is this PSU?

I plan on adding a quadcore and an 8800 GTS 640 MB or the next generation of video cards when they come out.

Would this PSU be usuable in 1-2 years time?


For now, I plan on taking my current rig and adding the Corsair HX520 and a x1950XT and then upgrade in 1-2 years with the above mentioned hardware.

 

[John]

It will serve you well.

 

[tigersty1e]

Pioneer 18X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-212DBK - OEM
$33.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16827129009


Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16822144450

SAPPHIRE 100186L Radeon X1950XT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
$167.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16814102067


G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
$88.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16813128057


GIGABYTE GA-P35-S3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16813128057


Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E4400 - Retail
$125.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16819115014


X-FI sound card (the one in my sig)

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I plan on upgrading the video card to an 8800 GTS 640MB/GTX or the next gen card (9800 GTX?) some time in the near future.

I was considering the Corsair 520HX, but I also noticed that this PSU has been out for a while. I'm assuming another bad boy is out there that I don't know yet. What would be a good PSU?

And how's the build look?

 

[tigersty1e]

Or should I spring for a 620HX?

 

[BoomerD]

The small difference in price makes the 620 very appealing to me...I'm in the process of ordering one as we speak.

 

[tigersty1e]

The 620 would be more "future proof" right?


Or is it only good to get it if you need it right NOW.

 

[PurdueRy]

Depending how big the price difference is to you, I would grab the 520Hx or 620HX

 

[PurdueRy]

Stop making threads about this

 

[BoomerD]

Future-proof is pretty misleading, since we really don't know what the manufacturers will come up with next month, next year, or in 2-3 years, BUT, as long as technology continues to use the same connectors (and/or adapters) this PSU SHOULD serve you for a couple of years...BUT, adding to the uncertainty of how "future-proof" it is, will be what YOU do to/with your PC. Obviously, if you load it up with lots of high-wattage demanding appliances/equipment, it may not have enough "oomph" for you, but it's pretty decent...especially for the price. (order one soon...the $30 rebate expires today)
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[tigersty1e]

I want to do more research before I hit buy.

It's not imperative that I buy my stuff now. BTW, I hate rebates.


And how's the build look?

 

[BoomerD]

http://jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=32

 

[newschool]

I had a 450W with an old AMD 64 and a 6800GT.

You should not forget that, since 1 or 2 years, the computer parts are faster AND consume less. It wasnt true 4-5 years ago but now the cpu and graphic cards company know that this is an important aspect of their product.

Look at 7800 serie vs 7900 or Pentium D vs Core 2 Duo

 

[tigersty1e]

It's not just total power.

The configuration of the PSU has changed totally. A 750 watt PSU 3 years ago would be worthless today because of the change of demands on the 12v. That 750 watt PSU 3 years ago would come with only 20 amps on the 12v. Today you need at least 30a.