what's a good powersupply for P4D?

[Toadster]

just got a 955x board with a P4D CPU...
now i need a new power supply to feed the Dual-Core architecture...

so - my box

Hitachi 500GB (1)
6600GT video

so - not a huge power hog...

best bet for quiet/good power with the ability to feed the Dual-Core CPU?

oh - and i have the Antec Sonata case

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Seasonic S-12 500 watt for clean, quiet power.

For being on a budget, Fortron/Sparkle. From 450 to 550 watt.


...Galvanized

 

[Toadster]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Seasonic S-12 500 watt for clean, quiet power.

For being on a budget, Fortron/Sparkle. From 450 to 550 watt.


...Galvanized

wow. the seasonic is $130!

i paid $79 for my Sonata w/380W PS!!!

 

[phr0m]

ocz powerstream 520 or forton

 

[imported_fatal]

Go with the Seasonic

 

[JEDIYoda]

you get what you pay for....I would go with sparkle or a fortron PSU....
Unless you have money to burn then look at my specs and get what I have..hehee

 

[dclapps]

s12-600 ewiz on ebay was 130 shipped

 

[Toadster]

how's Antec? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103932

$89 seems pretty reasonable for SLI capable twin 12v 550W

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Toadster
how's Antec? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103932

$89 seems pretty reasonable for SLI capable twin 12v 550W

You don't need anywhere near 550 watts. Seasonic makes the best overall PSU in my opinion and the 380 or 430 watt S12 will cover you needs nicely.

 

[Howard]

I think even a 400W Fortron/Sparkle will be enough to power your system reliably, but it wouldn't be very future-proof.

 

[Toadster]

but in the sense of buying a P/S that will live through the SLI days... 550W is a good choice, right?

also, it's not using 550W unless you push all of it - it's more of a ceiling number

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Toadster
but in the sense of buying a P/S that will live through the SLI days... 550W is a good choice, right?

also, it's not using 550W unless you push all of it - it's more of a ceiling number

Not really, even the highest clocked P4, 1900XTX Crossfire system would probably top out at 350-400 peak.

Rather then getting the most powerful PSU you can afford you should be looking to get the highest quality PSU with the right about of power you can afford.

 

[imported_fatal]

Get the Seasonic

 

[Howard]

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp

This calculator says you need around 270W (gotta do some match with the voltages though).

 

[Toadster]

hmmm.... folks are telling me that my Antec 380 isn't even enough because my machine reboots when playing FEAR

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Toadster
but in the sense of buying a P/S that will live through the SLI days... 550W is a good choice, right?

also, it's not using 550W unless you push all of it - it's more of a ceiling number

toadster,,you need to do alot more reading on PSU`s...because 550watts should be continuous.....
Peak should be somewhat higher...such as 600watts,...etc

 

[Toadster]

well, thanks for the input guys - i'm going with the Antec TPII-550EPS12V - should be quiet enough and provide the dual-core power i need

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Toadster
well, thanks for the input guys - i'm going with the Antec TPII-550EPS12V - should be quiet enough and provide the dual-core power i need

Antec,,,suit yourself...goos luck!!

 

[ND40oz]

Originally posted by: Toadster
well, thanks for the input guys - i'm going with the Antec TPII-550EPS12V - should be quiet enough and provide the dual-core power i need

I run my 975x and PD 930 with that supply. Good stuff.

 

[Toadster]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: Toadster
well, thanks for the input guys - i'm going with the Antec TPII-550EPS12V - should be quiet enough and provide the dual-core power i need

Antec,,,suit yourself...goos luck!!

hmm - Antec has built quality stuff for years... :S they're like the Corsair of PSU's