PSU for 8800

[Strickers]

Can anyone tell me whether this psu will be good enough for my pc ( 8800 gtx, only 1 HD) the wattage looks ok and the 12v rails do also, why is it so cheap then??

http://www.disc-shop.co.uk/product.php?productid=4212

 

[oscaryu1]

Maybe cause EZ-Cool isnt a big manufacturer? Tell us more about your computer (processor ect ect)

 

[chupacabra]

Bad PSU for the price, try looking to another brand and keep the amps on the 12v more than 40 and that it includes a pci-e connector as well

 

[tommy25]

You can pick up a nice corsair psu for not much more which should do the job.

 

[ceewi1]

The ratings are quite sufficient - whether it can live up to them is the real question. I have a supposed 550W PSU with +12V@39A here, and it won't even post a system with a single core A64 and 6600. Manufacturers can essentially print whatever they want on a label.

I'm not suggesting that the PSU you're looking at is that bad, but when it comes to higher end systems like yours it pays to go with a known good performer rather than risking your system to an unproven PSU like that one.

 

[Strickers]

Ok, so its worth payin a bit more to save the risk of frying my computer then.- and suggestions for a similar price?

(Its not built yet but: Core 2 E6600, mobo(unknown atm) Kingston 2 x 1gb 667 memory, Leadtek 8800 gtx, Seagate 320gb HD, Samsung Lightscribe dvd writer)

thanks

 

[ceewi1]

The aforementioned Corsair 520W would be a good choice, I believe it's only about £15 more.