Need help choosing a PSU.

BuZ · 26 Oct 2011 at 15:20

I am looking into building a Gaming PC, but need help choosing a PSU. It is going to be used for Normal use + Gaming.

It will be running:
Phenom X4 955
1TB HDD
4GB RAM
ATI Radeon 6970 (2GB)
A couple of Cooling fans (approx 3)

I haven't decided on a Motherboard & Sound Card yet, but I am going to after I get a few responses on here.

R088ieS86 · 26 Oct 2011 at 15:26

Does your motherboard have the option of running crossfire? / Do you want to be able to add another 6970 down the line?

King Damager · 26 Oct 2011 at 15:27

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/292?vs=298 Should help with decision.

Depending on budget I'd probably get a nice 750W to help give xFire option in future.. Otherwise a 500W should be all right.

Looking at Antec TruePowers, Anything from Corsair, OCZ ZX/S series.

kd

BuZ · 26 Oct 2011 at 15:40

King Damager said:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/292?vs=298 Should help with decision.

Depending on budget I'd probably get a nice 750W to help give xFire option in future.. Otherwise a 500W should be all right.

Looking at Antec TruePowers, Anything from Corsair, OCZ ZX/S series.

kd

I will look around various sites, checking for a 750W or 800W. I was focusing on 800W, so I have enough for when I come to upgrading certain parts.

Thanks for your help, much appreciated