Yet Another What Power Supply thread

blackangst1

Lifer
Feb 23, 2005
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So, Im building a new system. Currently I have an Antec Earthwatts 500w, and looking to upgrade as I believe I will need it (the rails are at minimum requirements for the GTX260 now); however, I dont want to go overboard.

What Im putting together:

i7 930, slight OC, not alot maybe to 3-3.2 or so
Aftermarket CPU cooler, havent decided which one yet.
MSI X58 E Pro mobo
2 SATA drives
1 SSD drive
1 DVD/CDRW combo drive
GTX260 vid card
Approx 2-3 USB devices

The two I was looking at are the OCZ Fata1ity 550W, or the OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-017-_-Product).

Im open to others, but one requirement is modular. What say you?
 

theAnimal

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Mar 18, 2003
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Your current PSU is better quality than either of those, and plenty of power for your new system.
 

Dasda

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If looking at Modular, then get antec tp new 650 or corsair hx650(although mine makes a grinding noise on arrival but seller is cross shipping it to me now).

Those are recommendations if you insist on modular. Otherwise, your current psu is good.