Power supply question

roboffer · 19 Jan 2009 at 10:49

Putting together a basic system around the Gigabyte M61PM-S2, with a 5000+ X2 chip, and was wondering what rating of power supply it will need?

Sticking with the on-board graphics for the time being, and bar a SATA drive and a DVD-RW there isn't much else to it.

Not sure what's in the PC at the moment (3 years old at least), but what is recommended for a setup like that?

ChrisLX200 · 19 Jan 2009 at 11:22

Power draw will be small, less than 350w. However, prices are similar for PSUs up to around 500w so look for something rated at that. That will allow you to add a decent GFX card and other bits later if you want.

hp7909 · 19 Jan 2009 at 11:28

This should do

Should be efficient, stable & some upgradibility-headroom left over.

roboffer · 19 Jan 2009 at 11:41

Cheers, its probably got a 350W in it so Ill check when I get home. No need to replace it until I stick a decent graphics card in it.

Thanks.