PSU suggestions appreciated

[KaBone]

Here's what I've learned so far. Wattage ratings can be misleading and the spec that really matters is amperage on the 12V rail. Yet I can't find an amperage calculator. Vid card specs don't really show the amp requirements. So how about I list the components I'm considering for my system build and then you can suggest a psu that's right for me?

case - Cooler Master Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP w/ 2 120-mm fans
mobo - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775
cpu - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
cpu fan - Masscool 8WA741
memory - Kingston HyperX 2x2GB KHX8500D2K2/4G
gpu - Gigabyte GV-R 467D3-512I Radeon HD 4670 512MB
hard drive - WD Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB
dvd burner - LG GH22LP20
os - Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1
sound and network cards are integrated

 

[Twist86]

Here is a list for amps by fellow CF users.
http://www.computerforum.com/90110-power-recommendations-video-card.html

Personally your spec is a bit like mine and I use a 750w Corsair with 12v 60a

Its a bit overkill but it leaves you room to overclock and allows you to upgrade to a 4870x2 later on which might save you 60-80 bucks from having to buy a bigger PSU later.


Also don't cheap your cooling.

Tuniq Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154001

Xigmatek S1283
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

bracket (for no push pins)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233019


Are two known good ones (there are more)


Though if your not going to overclock then the cooler you chose should be fine.

 

[ZeroWing]

Id get a Corsair PSU. I have the 750Watt one and it runs flawlessly and looks great. I had the Xigmatek and its worked great, just bought a Zalman 92mm to fit in my new case. Havent put it in yet bu it looks great. Seems to have a lot of copper and the LED should look nice.

 

[KaBone]

Would an OCZ/PC Power & Cooling OCZ 600SXS stealth xtreme do for me?

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec_v2.asp?scriteria=BA24074

 

[KaBone]

Seriously - Would the OCZ work? How about the Corsair CMPSU-550VX? I'm kind of looking for hte minimum I can get away with, then if I have extra funds I can upgrade. Is a single rail 41 amp better than 4 rail 18 amp? You can understand how confusing this gets.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec_v2.asp?scriteria=BA25093

 

[KaBone]

I'm taking your advice about the cpu cooling. I found a Kingwin RVT-12025D. I has a larger heatsink, more air flow, comparable rpm, and better thermal conductivity than the Xigmatek you recommended, and less expensive. What do you think?

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec_v2.asp?scriteria=BA24510

 

[Mitch?]

i've never seen the site, or the hs/f that you just mentioned, i'd suggest going with twist's suggestion, and buying from Newegg.

 

[StrangleHold]

Mwave and Zipzoomfly are both good places to order from.