Power question

[Pad472]

Hi I'm building a computer and the current spec is:

Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz
BFG GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB
Abit AW9D-MAX Intel 975X
Thermaltake VA8003BWS Armour Super Tower
OCZ 1GB (2 x 512MB) PC2-8000 Dual Channel XTC Platinum Series
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB ST3320620AS SATA-II 16MB Cache
Big Typhoon VX CPU Cooler

My question is, will the "Hiper HPU-4K580-MK Type R 580W Modular ATX2.2 PSU" be enough to power this PC?

Thanks,


Paddy

 

[pastymuncher]

If you don't already have it i suggest you get a decent psu from the likes of Seasonic, OCZ, Enermax, Corsair etc. The Hipers are rubbish. To start with a lot of them have been blowing up after 12-16 months and sometimes taking other components with them. Add to that the Hiper cannot output it's claimed maximum of 580w and it is extremely innefficient and you have a rubbish psu that will sooner or later blow up. Just search the forums for "Hiper" and you will see for your self.

If you already have it i suggest you sell it and do as above as soon as possible. Yes it should power all of that but don't say you have'nt been warned.

 

[Pad472]

Ok, thanks for the warning! I'll look around for something different then. Also, is everything I listed compatible? and should I get Vista Home Premium 64 or 32 bit edition?

 

[marc2003]

you do realise it's actually illegal to build a new rig with only 1gb of ram. you now require 2gbs by law.

all joking aside you really do need 2gb especially to go with that beast of a gpu you've picked there.

 

[Pad472]

Haha, ok i'll change that Please don't call the Policia!