Spec me a PSU

[Willbo]

After a decent modular PSU for my PC...

My PC will be;

C2D E8400 (trying to get OC'ed to 3.6ghz +)
4GB DDR2 Memory
HD4870 X2 GFX
2 x 150GB Velociraptors
1 x 320GB HDD
1 x 500GB HDD
LG Blu Ray Drive

I've been looking at;

Corsair HX 1000W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-1000HXUK)
Enermax Infiniti 720W EIN720AWT ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU
Enermax Galaxy 850W EGX850EWL ATX2.2 Modular PSU

 

[Strife212]

If you want the best PSU possible get the Corsair, I've got one and its amazing. It is a bit overkill for your PC though. (Well, and mine too )

 

[Willbo]

In that case, would the Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-620HXUK) be enough and have enough power and cables required for the X2?

 

[fergie128]

Id say at least a 750w Corsair for a setup with an X2.

 

[Willbo]

So if I want modular, I really need to look at one of the 3 I originally suggested?

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Have you looked at the BeQuiet Range at all?

Theyre getting good reviews and efficiency of ~88%

 

[Willbo]

I've seen them, but must admit I didnt know what to think....wasnt sure if it was just a cheap brand

Has anyone got one to give me an opinion?

 

[EsaT]

In that case, would the Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-620HXUK) be enough and have enough power and cables required for the X2?

Well enough.
4870X2 peaks at ~265W and E8400 around 30W at stock so you would have to do some heavy CPU overclocking/volting in trying to get peak draw above 400W.

 

[Greebo]

See here for some good reviews:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/

Personally the 1000W is overkill but you never know, you might add another 4870x2 at some point so if you can afford it, it is currently about the best psu you can buy end of story.

 

[pastymuncher]

Either the Zalman 750 or 850w heatpipe psu's would be good. Excellent psu's.

 

[Malazan]

After a decent modular PSU for my PC...

My PC will be;

C2D E8400 (trying to get OC'ed to 3.6ghz +)
4GB DDR2 Memory
HD4870 X2 GFX
2 x 150GB Velociraptors
1 x 320GB HDD
1 x 500GB HDD
LG Blu Ray Drive

I've been looking at;

Corsair HX 1000W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-1000HXUK)
Enermax Infiniti 720W EIN720AWT ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU
Enermax Galaxy 850W EGX850EWL ATX2.2 Modular PSU

PC Power and Cooling 750W Quad.

Cheaper than Corsair in many places.

Money no object?

Corsair 1000W.

PC Power and Cooling and Corsair, both better than Zalman.