compatibility question

b1g-dav3 · 4 Jan 2009 at 16:01

So i'm putting together a computer for my dad and have chosen all the pieces .

Just wondered if anyone would mind checking over the list incase there would be any issues.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
P5KPL-SE, PCI-E(x16) DDR2 800/677, SATA 1.5/3 ATX (Heard these are good for overclocking)
Coolermaster Elite 330 + CM eXtreme PSU 650W
1GB 9400 GT, PCI-E 2.0 (x16)

Thanks

pastymuncher · 4 Jan 2009 at 16:03

Should be fine. Psu is way overkill though. A quality 400w would be more than enough. I doubt if the rig will pull more than 200w peak.

b1g-dav3 · 4 Jan 2009 at 16:05

Thanks for the fast reply, Yea I was lookin at my own PSU last night and it only has 500w and its a similar setup so i'll probably change that.

Thanks

b1g-dav3 · 4 Jan 2009 at 16:24

So i've decided to go with:

Coolermaster RC 330
400W FSP Blue storm II

Would there still be enough power to play with overclocking?

pastymuncher · 4 Jan 2009 at 19:13

Those FSP/OCZ psu's are not very good as they have high ripple (not good). Check out the new Enermax Modu 82+ (modular) or Pro 82+ (not modular) psu's. They are excellent and reasonably priced. OCUK does'nt sell them but they are widely available from £45 for the 425w version. There is a 385w version of the Pro 82+ for £38 that you could more than likely get away with. I have one of these in my second pc and it is very quiet and efficient.

b1g-dav3 · 4 Jan 2009 at 20:18

Thanks for the advice i've gone for the 425W Enermax PRO82+