Spec me a modular power supply

Ollie83 · 16 Dec 2009 at 16:54

Hi, this xmas i am lucky enough not only to receive a Dell 2209WA monitor but also a spang new Coolermaster HAF 932! Most of the components from my existing case are going to be swapped over and ill list them here,

i7 920 with Titan Fenrir cooler
Asus p6t mobo
Pallit GTX 295
6 gb XMS 3 Ram
1x LG dvd writer
1x LG BD-dvd drive
Wireless card
Tv card

My power supply is the weak link as its a cheapo non-modular 1000W supply. I like the look of the Corsair HX 850W but would also like the head room for going SLI or Crossfire with high end cards in the future. So any advice on what supply meets my needs?

_SBradley_ · 16 Dec 2009 at 17:23

The HX 850W gives you ample headroom, IMO. I'd go with that.

CBJ · 16 Dec 2009 at 17:27

The TDP for two GTX 295s is nearly 600W. Assuming that Fenrir cooler isn't just there for fun and that the OP plans to do some overclocking then you could easily be looking at a 200W TDP for the CPU. That's cutting it a bit fine with an 850W PSU, so I have to say I think something around 1000W or perhaps even more would be more sensible. I don't know what to suggest in that range, though, as I've never needed anything more powerful than a 750W PSU myself.

_SBradley_ · 16 Dec 2009 at 17:33

Holy cow, that's a crapload of power being consumed by that GPU! More than my entire system uses 90% of the time.

Didaco · 16 Dec 2009 at 17:39

or bequiet admitedly expensive but quiet

pastymuncher · 16 Dec 2009 at 18:53

The Zalman heatpipe psu's are excellent and the 1000w version is cheaper than the Corsair. UK rma too!!

Ollie83 · 16 Dec 2009 at 20:20

Cool, will definitely look into a 1000w supply now as I want enough "headroom" for future SLI or Crossfire combos. Never considered the Zalman PSU until now and a UK rma may be a deal breaker, and the price is good!