What size PSU to Get ?

[StealthPants]

Hi,

What size power supply do people recommend for the average system ( eg 2 hard drives, Radeon 9600 Pro, CDRW, DVD ROM etc ).

Im about to build a new system with a P4 2.4C and Asus P4P800-DX board and am wondering how much juice this puppy will need. I also plan to attempt to overclock for the first time...gulp, so im guessing I'll need a few extra fans as well!!


I was thinking of this case without the built in PSU which I would replace with an enermax 365PE.

Would the enermax (350W) be sufficent for this system ?

With the 2 fans in the PSU and the 2 in the case already, would I need anymore case fans ?


Thanks

 

[screw3d]

Yes this PSU would be sufficient for your system! 🙂

 

[tazdevl]

Never rely on the PSU to cool your system.

 

[Corporate Thug]

350W is fine, esp if its enermax

 

[Cerb]

That's a great supply, and pretty quiet. On the cooling...Without any obstructions, the PSU, an exhaust fan, and an intake fan for the HD(s) are plenty. With obstructions, the side fan will help.