Can this PSU handle these specs?

I hear people saying 26A is the bare minimum for such a GPU. Honestly, I wouldn't try it with much less than 35A or so... Especially with that number of hard drives.
 
I think it would but... it would constantly be on a 100% load and it might bottleneck the system if its not producing enough power
 
For the new build here I went for the heavier OCZ GameXStream 700w model with 6 sata connectors over a lesser model that would probably only see 4 like the Antec TP2 550w model in the current case. This is to allow further expansion besides the two 500gb satas and 18x 12x ram sata dvd burner already installed. A possible sata array with two 750gb drives is one thought for an expansion later seeing 5 sata drives along with two ide type drives.

The new build here is mainly intended as a work horse build that will see some additional hardware besides extra wanting power. A good stable supply with a little extra never hurts. If you don't have enough amperage to start with you are likely to see power dropoffs with the additional hardwares there.
 
Ok, so then what PSU should I go for? I don't really want to spend $150 on a PSU...you see, my birthday is in a few weeks so this computer is going to be financed mostly on gifts. I've already spent about $110 on the case (antec P180B)...so is there a good PSU that could handle the system in the $50-$75 range?

The computer will be used for light to moderate gaming, if that matters.
 
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There have been some discounts and mail in rebates seen on supplies like the Corsair HX520 520w model with a price seen for under $100 at some vendors like newegg. The OCZ 500w model may give you an edge over the Ultra you have picked out.

The OCZ StealthXStream 600w model sees 18A(bare minmum) on each rail making that one to consider while going for something a little heavier would be preferred. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

The simple and best solution for planning a case loaded with extra drives and other things to come is to plan ahead somewhat. The seemingly large extra for a good supply now saves a world of hurt later when you find you still have to have a better model and then spend for a second supply.
 
Well I'm looking to order the PSU soon and I just got an email from Newegg with PSU deals.

The price I give is the final price, after any discounts and rebates that Newegg/mfg offer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...22&CMP=EMC-IGNECASE091407&ATT=N82E16817148022 -$60

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...02&CMP=EMC-IGNECASE091407&ATT=N82E16817371002 -$50

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...14&CMP=EMC-IGNECASE091407&ATT=N82E16817171014 -$45


Those are the 3 main ones that appeal to me. There are also a few more that are a little more than I'd like to spend, but are still a good price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...10&CMP=EMC-IGNECASE091407&ATT=N82E16817341010 -$78 (code for free shipping)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...12&CMP=EMC-IGNECASE091407&ATT=N82E16817190012 -$70

Also if there are ones that I did not post here that are a good deal, please post them. I'm hoping to order it soon so that I can build the computer sometime next week. I'm looking to spend as close to about $50 as I can.
 
The 3 models I see out of the 5 links there are the Antec TP3 550w, the Cooler Master, and the OCZ model. But for going with SLI like you discuss on your other thread leave those 5 links in the dust. The OCZ GameXStream over the StealthXStream would offer more in the asme power range.

While Antec has been good over the years the newer Enhance made models seeing 850 or 1000w would provide all you would ever need but see the much higher price for the higher amps on the rails too. The OCZ GameXStream 700w model just had a $25 mail in rebate offer and zipzoomfly saw a lower price then newegg.
 
At those prices, the Antec TPIII, without a doubt. The Apevia unit is terrible, I would strongly recommend against it. The Xion is better, but still not good. The Coolermaster is a decent quality unit, but overrated - it's a rebadged Seventeam 500W unit with +12V@30A IIRC. Not great for a system like yours. The OCZ certainly isn't bad, despite high ripple on the +12V rails at high load, but not worth the significant price increase over the Antec, IMO. The TPIII is arguably a better quality unit anyway.
 
Like I mentioned I've seen great results with Antec over the years on various builds while they do lack for high end builds needing high amps on the rails. They work reliably however. The Apevia was a nightmare even to mention. :P I was going to post the link for the psu guidelines before you replyed to show where that brand stood and why I pointed at the others.
 
When I said I want to keep my options open, I just meant I wanted the opportunity to be able to expand. That may mean SLI at some point, or it may mean just throwing in another cheap video card so I can add another two monitors. For now though, I'm really tight on money and don't want to be spending $150+ on a PSU for SLI when I may not even ever use it. If I do decide to go SLI, I'll buy another PSU. But for now, I want to keep the price around $50.

So I should get this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...02&CMP=EMC-IGNECASE091407&ATT=N82E16817371002


Thanks for all of your help.
 
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Just for a start off supply to have any decent results there you are still going to have to go higher then $50 more like $70-$90US. At newegg the only one is the 500+w range found in the 500-600w catagory seen in the $50-$75 price range is the open box Mushkin model seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817812002R

There was one 450w Corsair model seen for $65.90 after mailin rebate found at zipzoomfly as seen at http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006428&prodlist=shopping

You won't find a supply for SLI that's any good for a low price like seen on the Corsair 450w there. The Antec Earthwatts 500w model sees about $100 retail for covering the essentials.
 
You won't find a supply for SLI that's any good for a low price like seen on the Corsair 450w there. The Antec Earthwatts 500w model sees about $100 retail for covering the essentials.
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I'm confused at what you are suggesting...I don't want to be buying a PSU that is SLI capable now, I just wanted my mobo to be able to support SLI, so that a few years down the road I can maybe use SLI. But for now, like I said, I do not want to be spending the money to buy a PSU for SLI, just a decent one that will power the above specs for as little as possible.
 
The main thing is getting into a supply that is reliable and certainly stable. This is what ceewi1 was pointing out with the Antec model. The $89.99 is still a good price for a 600w model by one of the better brands to begin as seen on the OCZ model ThatGuy16 is pointing out there. But to see a great comparison on several makes and models look over the sticky ceewi1 prepared. http://www.computerforum.com/90118-useful-psu-guides.html
 
ceewee1 is well versed on supplies as you note from the sticky he recently(finally) got around to doing there. I thinkest I gave him a little encouragement since I was posting a good and bad list for too long. :P

Since you are not after a high powered model for the moment you still want a good stable model where the sticky is a good guideline to keep you away from the crap supplies seen for low prices. Apevia and Rosewill are classic examples of what to avoid. When you see a 500-600w supply for $50 you should know right off that it is a cheapo unless onsale or seen with a mailin rebate where you pay more and later submit that.

A good make always sees a higher price to start but is the heart of a good system to start with. On the 939 build I went the first year with an Antec TP2 480w until adding more drives and went for the TP2 550w model now in use. Both of those easily handled the loads of gaming and multimedia and of course some initial ocing with the 939 but no SLI or Crossfire.

Besides having 18 0r more amps seen on the 12v rails "stability under load" is the key when selecting a good supply. At first both ceewi1 and myself were in disagreement on the newer Antec model(TP3 550 with 3 rails) until he saw more info on that one. The Corsair HX520 sees $129- at newegg presently which would be over your budget for a 500-600w model supply ruling that out. The OCZ StealthXStream 600w supply is seen for $89.99 far cheaper while not being upto the GameXStream specs.

Review the sticky and then shop for something seen in the recommended list if you don't go for one suggested in the thread here. You will better off then simply rushing with some cheapo crap box that doesn't hold up well.
 
At first both ceewi1 and myself were in disagreement on the newer Antec model(TP3 550 with 3 rails) until he saw more info on that one.
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Well what was the verdict? Yay or nay?

Review the sticky and then shop for something seen in the recommended list if you don't go for one suggested in the thread here. You will better off then simply rushing with some cheapo crap box that doesn't hold up well.
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I just wanted to point out that all of the PSUs linked above are $100+ before rebates and other discounts, if price is any indication of performance. In addition, the Antec TP3 is on Ceewi1's list of PSU recommendations.
 
At first he didn't like the way the rails were soldered onto the board after pointing an article that blasted the TP3 line for that. He later learned that these were no longer being made by Channel Well but Seasonic a better manufacturer. The new TPQ line of 850w and 1000w models are made by Enhance which is good for high powered supplies. The "yay" went in. :P
 
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