How much wattage is needed?

[ellingham]

For:
matx mobo
phenom quad core
4gb ddr3 ram
1 DVD-RW
fan controller
4 120mm fans
corsair h70

 

[Big.Wayne]

150-200watts . . .

Corsair CX 400W

£32.99 inc

 

[RJC]

If your using onboard gpu then the Corsair will be fine

 

[ellingham]

150-200watts . . .

Ahh big.wayne we meet again
I'm very close to purchasing all the parts now so i can get my first build underway! So a 500w modular psu would be sufficient?
What if we were to factor a graphics card into the equation?

 

[ellingham]

If your using onboard gpu then the Corsair will be fine

see above

 

[Big.Wayne]

what if we were to factor a graphics card into the equation?

What GPU?

 

[ellingham]

What GPU?

Can't say as i will be getting it further down the line so haven't made a choice.
But for arguments sake lets just say something like this
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-093-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=

 

[Big.Wayne]

But for arguments sake lets just say something like this

MSI GeForce GTX 460

a 500w modular psu would be sufficient

OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w

£56.99 inc

 

[RJC]

You should be fine, but you would be near the top end.

PS - Your sig is against the rules, no gifs allowed

 

[ellingham]

You should be fine, but you would be near the top end.

PS - Your sig is against the rules, no gifs allowed

DAMN IT! that is the 3rd time i have got it wrong...
cheers for the help fellas