Is the PSU suffiecient for this build

fmma · 8 Aug 2011 at 16:57

Hi,

I need to go abroad and i thought to build a small but powerful ITX system (no gaming, number crunching.

I'm thinking to use the Silverstone Sugo SG06B

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-070-SV&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=, which comes with a 300W PSU.

My system so far:

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-360-IN

Zotac Z68ITX-A-E Intel Z68
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-010-ZT

Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-094-KS

My question if someone knows if the PSU is sufficient. Online power calulators report I need a PSU of 200 - 220 Watt (calculated with 100% utilisation).

Many thanks for your help and looking at my post

frank

Scottland · 9 Aug 2011 at 08:28

I would like to know this also, as I am building a similar (if slightly lower spec'd system) in the same case.

Ben Cole · 9 Aug 2011 at 10:47

No problem.

fmma · 9 Aug 2011 at 12:49

Hi Ben,

does 'No Problem mean the PSU is sufficient. As an alternative I could use a full PSU together with something like Lian Li -PC-Q11B (not available from OC), but this
is a larger case.

frank
PS: I have for the moment no plans to add a graphic card, but if I need what kind of entry / low power consumption would you recommand ?

Ben Cole · 9 Aug 2011 at 12:55

Yes (in my opinion).

Put it this way, I'd build that system and not think twice about it.

One of my systems is a gigabyte mini ITX mobo with i3-540, 4Gb of RAM, SSD, blu ray optical drive, 2 fans. Often has USB HDD plugged in.

All powered from a 120w power supply.

In my experience people tend to drastically over estimate the power requirements of mITX boards.

Even the calculations you've done say it should be sufficient.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

Gepetto · 9 Aug 2011 at 15:49

I'd also say that it would be fine. I've got a Gigabyte board running an i3 2100 and 4 gig of RAM, with a Pci-e only graphics card, an SSD, backup 2,5" HDD, and a slimline DVD driver in an Antec ISK which has a 150W power supply.

Beware though that you can fit large graphics cards in those Sugo's and those can chew power, so if you upgade the graphics look for the 450W or the 600W PSU.

timciren · 9 Aug 2011 at 15:57

Hi,
I ve just built the a Z68, 2600K, 8GB and a 5770 GPU in a SG06. It peaks at 260w, so you will have no probs and room to expand later

fmma · 9 Aug 2011 at 17:16

thanks a lot. Got everything now from OC. Will give you an update how it goes.

Scuzzy · 12 Aug 2011 at 20:18

Silverstone do a 450W version, think it's called "Strider SST" gives a lot more connections which it's great for futureproofing !