what power supply do i need?

[woopscner]

what power supply will i need, my computer is mainly used for creating electronic music and also for high spec gaming its 450w at the min what do i need?

 

[jimkonow]

id say go with a 550 watt PSU, or something around there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339001

 

[diduknowthat]

id say go with a 550 watt PSU, or something around there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339001

That won't cut it for high specs gaming. Look for a quality 500watt + unit. Take a peak at the PSU Recommendation list for further details.

 

[Computer_Freak]

the best GPU now requires at least a 580W PSU

So a 600W should suffice, 600W or more FTW...

 

[oscaryu1]

That won't cut it for high specs gaming. Look for a quality 500watt + unit. Take a peak at the PSU Recommendation list for further details.

I have that, and mine hasn't crashed yet. You'd be suprised by this unit. Quiet but deadly.

 

[diduknowthat]

I have that, and mine hasn't crashed yet. You'd be suprised by this unit. Quiet but deadly.

Yeah but the HD3850 isn't that big of a power hog.

 

[oscaryu1]

Yeah but the HD3850 isn't that big of a power hog.

Sucks more than a GT, and probably a GTS G92... HD3850 isn't exactly energy efficient, while the GT sucks as much as a 8600.

 

[ceewi1]

What are your intended system specifications?