Upgrading setup, would like a few PSU questions clearing up

[taylor89]

Hi,

In a few weeks im thinking of upgrading my current PC to an i7 rig.

I currently have a Core2Duo and 8800GTX. My current PSU is a "580W HIPER HPU4M580 PSU" the spec which can be found here:

http://www.hipergroup.com/products.php?lv=4&cate=1&type=7&pid=15&action=Specification

Would this PSU still be up to the job to run the following PC setup:

Along with the above parts i would have 1 other 1TB HDD and 1 DVD Writer

If the above is no longer suitable, could anyone reccomend me a suitable PSU. There seems so many in the market that all do the exact same lol.

Thanks,

Lee

 

[taylor89]

if its running the gtx i cant see it would be a problem, how old is the psu ?

It was bought in July 2007. I mean i wouldnt be too fussed about buying a new one, they just seem to be more expensive these days than they used to be. The product ranges are a lot larger too. Im lost in a sea of PSU's

Thanks siumatfung, ill take a look.

 

[taylor89]

No, the GTX 295 needs 1x6pin and 1x8pin PCI-E connectors. You have 2x 6pin

Ahh correct you are! Cheers for pointing that out! New PSU it is. Cheers.

Thanks also mp260767, the coolermaster ones with the tidy/thin wiring seems good. Has anyone got one who can confirm it is tidy wiring?