How much of a power supply?

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krausen

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I plan to build a unit. The first thing I plan to buy is a case and powersupply.

I plan to run dual monitors, 4 dvd burners, 2 HD (unsure how big yet).

The unit is going to be used for making videos using adobe products and also used for making music.

Is a 500Watt power supply enough?
 
This is what I am looking at on newegg.com

Rosewill Conqueror RPS-01-WB500P Triple 120mm Fans Steel ATX Mid tower Computer Case with 500W Power Supply
 
I haven't gotten that far yet. Right now my plan is to just buy parts as I can afford. I think I have enough for the case and motherboard right now. Then as I get funds I will buy the next parts and so on.
 
Buy the power supply last. You won't know how much power you need until you buy the CPU and the video card, as they use the most of out of any system.
 
Ok so then in what order should I buy the things I need? Should I buy the case, motherboard, processor, drives, then powersupply?
 
krausen said:
This is what I am looking at on newegg.com

Rosewill Conqueror RPS-01-WB500P Triple 120mm Fans Steel ATX Mid tower Computer Case with 500W Power Supply
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No - No - No

krausen said:
The power supply comes with the case? Or should I just buy a case without the power supply?
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There are a few that come with good P/S, but not the one above. Your better off picking the case and P/S separate.

krausen said:
Ok so then in what order should I buy the things I need? Should I buy the case, motherboard, processor, drives, then powersupply?
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Pick out your Motherboard/CPU and Video Card first.

Pick out P/S between Corsair/PC Power & Cooling/Silverstone/Some OCZ/ and a few other brands are good quality.
 
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