need help before buying PSU

frostyste · 10 Jan 2011 at 12:39

Hi, im currently building a PC and need help before buying a psu, the specs are -

AMD Athlon II x3 445 3.10ghz
4gb ocz gold ddr3
xfx ATI Radeon HD5770 1024MB
GIGABYTE ma74gmt-s2 mobo.
500gb HD
some cheapo dvdrw im using. (does the job)
artic cooling freezer pro 7 (im planing on overclocking processor)

can i ask what psu would be a decent buy. and also does this build look ok?

im on a tight budget and already have some of the componets, just need to find out what psu would be suitable.

thank you.

Garee · 10 Jan 2011 at 12:43

I was running a very similiar set up on a Corsair CX 400W. Your system is not power hungry but make sure you buy a high quality PSU made by Seasonic/Corsair etc.

Darkpilgrim · 10 Jan 2011 at 12:46

Somthing like this Clicky

frostyste · 10 Jan 2011 at 12:47

thank you for speedy reply, i'll go for a corsair. thanks

frostyste · 10 Jan 2011 at 12:50

Darkpilgrim said:
Somthing like this Clicky

hey its on sale too, its lucky i asked first because i was gonna buy a 650watt psu ouch!!!

thanks for info ppl!!

Darkpilgrim · 10 Jan 2011 at 13:40

You could always go with something bigger depends on if your going to want to add another Gfx card in crossfire

Ch3m1c4L · 10 Jan 2011 at 13:46

higher is fine, the PSU doesnt draw more, it just draws what it needs, most are at their best efficiency when under aruond 50% load anyways.

Advantqage of bigger psu is mainly that you can ugrade without fear of not having enough power.

need help before buying PSU

Garee

Garee