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Im not sure on a PSU for my pc.


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Klaus5000

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Casecom 500W 12cm Fan - 20+4pin, ATX12v, 4x Molex - Retail Box

Casecom KB-7720BK Black ATX Midi Tower Case - No PSU - NOT DECIDED THOUGH.
Kingston 2GB KIT (2X1GB) DDR2 667MHz/PC2-5300 CL5 Non Ecc 1.8V
Asus 8400GS 256mb DVI VGA HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card
Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII Hard Drive 16MB Cache - OEM
Asus P5L Socket 775 I945p onboard audio Fsb1066 SATA ATX Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz Socket 775 800FSB 2MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor

Will that PSU be okay if i build that pc, i havent decided on the gfx card properly yet, but i like the sound of the other components i have chosen so far. Anything else i need?

Edited by Klaus5000, 02 December 2007 - 04:52 AM.

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I wouldn't trust that PSU :) Even though your build wouldn't be classed as "high-end", I would look at one of the better brand-name PSU's. Something like from Antec, Thermaltake, Silverstone, OCZ, and a few others should be much nicer. Look for one that is at least 500-550 Watts, and the higher efficiency, the better. I'm never buying a sub-80% efficiency PSU again!

Also, you need to add an optical drive to that build. A DVD Burner is the most common nowadays, and they can be picked up pretty cheap.

EDIT: If you post some links for the parts you're ordering, I can help you find a better choice PSU, and a DVD Burner.

Edited by troy, 02 December 2007 - 05:15 AM.

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Klaus5000

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Hi, i have a DVD RW and a CD RW :) and a floppy drive.
and everything i am going to get is from http://www.ebuyer.com
anything specifically want linked i will do so, i am looking for a PSU now.

http://www.ebuyer.co...ew_order_by=RUF
seems better and good reviews?

or
http://www.scan.co.u...roductID=691095
?

i still looking

however i can skimp on the processor and get the 1.8ghz to give me extra for psu

Edited by Klaus5000, 02 December 2007 - 05:56 AM.

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james_8970

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This is the cheapest one I can recommend.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861
James
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Klaus5000

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PSU: £46.44
Antec EarthWatts 500W 80%+ Efficiency PSU - 80mm Fan 4x SATA 2x PCI-E

that seems good and i have read a few reviews, and i know antec is good.
ye?
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If your going with that don't expect to do any upgrades in the future unless their are not major cause that will definitely now have enough juice. I also recommend the one James suggested or the 700 watt version.

Soorena

Edited by SOORENA, 02 December 2007 - 07:13 PM.

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While the earthwatt is a good PSU especially for it's class, for 3 euros more, the OCZ PSU has better price/performance and is a better PSU, with room to upgrade.
James

Edited by james_8970, 02 December 2007 - 07:33 PM.

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yeah, i notice, thanks, i shall add that to my list instead. :)
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