Another question..advice required re: PSU

groovesection · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:30

Just purchased these parts for a new build..

Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel (CMX6GX3M3A1600C9)
AMD Athlon II X3 Tri Core 445 3.10GHz (Socket AM3)
Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H 760G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard

I am out of touch with hardware and thought my current PSU would be good enough, Turns out it should work but i dont fancy the risk and so i am going to have to buy a new one.

Evil-I suggested this Corsair (thanks mate)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-033-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

However i plan on dumping a Phenom II X6 in this system (and another 4GB) at a later date,

I was wondering will the Corsair 430W be powerful enough for the X6 Phenom? Or should i get the 500W or even 600W version?

Sorry for the noob style question

*EDIT*
system will have 2 internal SATA`s, DVD Drive, WD External and a PCI Hauppage HVR 1100 TV Card (and my GT240 gfx card obviously)

NO case fans etc (just have my tower with the sides off lol)

vanandjuanunited · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:34

What's the rest of your spec?
Gfx card case etc.
Would modular be easier for cable management ?
Prob safer to go higher at least you will have some power in reserve for future upgrades

groovesection · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:36

oops, edited my original post to include the info

Purgatory · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:36

I would go with a larger one to be honest, you may get the upgrade itch for a higher spec graphics card in the future.

This is what I would go for to make sure I have some spare power for any future updates. Also the 430 only has 1 PCI-E power cable and most graphics cards now require 2.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-035-CS

or this one

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-200-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

SeraphX · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:39

the new Corsair CX range is pants in comparison to the old

personally i'd recommend buying this PSU > http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-045-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

Purgatory · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:43

Seraph said:
the new Corsair CX range is pants in comparison to the old

personally i'd recommend buying this PSU > http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-045-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

That again only has 1 PCI-E power cable....

groovesection · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:45

@ Purgatory
I am using an Nvidia GT240 (the 1gb DDR5 version) this requires no extra power connection, it gets all it`s power from the PCIXpress slot)
I dont game and have no plans on upgrading it, i bought it because you can unlock the CUDA in CS5

@ Seraph
Thanks for the suggestion, will 500W be enough juice for what i have now and when i get a Phenom X6 in 6 months time?

Purgatory · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:48

If you don't plan on adding a different graphics card to that pc grab what Seraph said it's better then the Corsair Builder Series CX 430W .

groovesection · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:51

Cool, thanks mate!
Just gotta pay this month`s credit card bill and will order one next week

SeraphX · 20 Jan 2011 at 06:53

Purgatory said:
That again only has 1 PCI-E power cable....

indeed but given the OP currently has only a GT240, he wont be needing SLI anytime soon and the supply has sufficient molex connectors should he need more in the graphics power department

OP said:
Thanks for the suggestion, will 500W be enough juice for what i have now and when i get a Phenom X6 in 6 months time?

More than enough for a Hex core with those specs

groovesection · 20 Jan 2011 at 07:05

Thanks Seraph

Marine-RX179 · 20 Jan 2011 at 08:29

Or may be get a BeQuiet Pure L7 530W? It has 2 PCI-E 6+2pin.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-042-BQ&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1083

Specifications here:
http://www.be-quiet.net/be-quiet.net/index.php?StoryID=17&ProductID=43&websiteLang=en#

groovesection · 22 Jan 2011 at 12:20

That is actually what i have just ordered

Thanks!