aaarggghh!!

[Talic]

Just received an e-mail from newegg saying my 700w power supply is back ordered, the website doesn't currently list it as such do to an inaccurate stock check on their end. So great! my computer I was hoping to have up and running by saturday won't be completed for god knows how long!

My question to you guys is this:

The case I ordered comes with a 400w power supply, and I have a feeling that it won't be powerful enough to run my rig. Couldn't hurt to ask someone more knowledgable, right? I not only want this thing up and running asap but I really want that particular PSU, so i'm not gonna order anything else. *crosses fingers*

Here's the spec's on the computer:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Windsor 2000MHz HT Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor Model ADA4200CUBOX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103747
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145589
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS SB0350 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102178
BFG Tech BFGR7950GX21GBE Geforce 7950GX2 1GB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Dual GPU Video Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143063
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131011
Acer AL2016W Silver & Black 20" 8ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009085
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144701

 

[bigsaucybob]

I seriously don't suggest using a 400W power supply. It would be very risky, especially with a 7950GX2.

 

[bebopin64]

i think hells no is more accurate

 

[thealmightyone]

Cancel your order with Newegg, and get another PSU asap.

OCZ's 700W PSU debut might be worth a shot. It's $160.

If you don't like that one, make sure the PSU you buy is a respectable brand, such as Enermax, Tagan or Thermaltake.

If you're getting a small case, I'd recommend getting a modular PSU. Instead of having hundred's of cables to tidy up, you've only got a few.

 

[Talic]

Thanks for the info guys, went through tigerdirect. They actually had the same PSU I was aiming for from newegg, and cheaper to boot. I don't really like tigerdirect... but all the local computer hardware stores are overcharging out the ying yang on this PSU and newegg is out of stock. So it's either this or wait god knows how long on newegg to restock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341002

P.S. sry about that triple post, not sure how clicking the button once gave me three posts... and where's the delete post button! ><

 

[bigsaucybob]

I hate tigerdirect.com, I have ordered from them twice and they screwed up both times. I guess I am not the only one.