Required PSU to run a Dual core q6400?

[gazjam]

Mabye looking to build a "spare parts" pc to be used as a Music server / download machine. So basic basic, onboard graphics etc and no overclocking.
(might even underclock it if i have to)

All I need is a case and a PSU.

As the machine would be on 24/7 (and I want to save on electricity bills!) I want the lowest rated PSU I can get away with.

Thing is, the CPU I have is a Q6400 dual core so I wonder what the MINIMUM rated PSU I could get away with, given the PC's usage.

Would a 250W do?

I want to save on electricity bills!


Thanks in advance.

 

[gazjam]

"Why so powerful for a machine you're not doing much on? I'd go MiniITX or at least 45w AMD chips, then you can easily use a picoPSU."

I totally get what your saying, its just that I had these bits lying around spare...

I'm looking into those options now.
Anyone any pointers where to go? My Google-fu is weak.

ta!.

 

[gazjam]

Thanks guys, most helpful.