Power Supplies....

[MattMyster]

Hello...I need help choosing a power supply for a new system I intend to build.

A few of the parts like video card (geforce 7900gt 256mb) etc. say they require at least 450w-500w of power. But I don't think my system is that high end, like its only gonna be an $850 budget system...but it will be fast. As well, I read in the sticky at the top on PSU's that most systems don't need the required PSU wattage...like I would be fine with 450w instead of 500w.

Can someone explain this, and add any tips/comments?

I don't want to spend a fortune on a PSU....but I want a reliable one...

would this one be good?

http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14660AC4434&vpn=W0070&manufacture=THERMALTAKE

 

[Deathawk]

I'm pretty sure this one is better..
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11700AC6643&vpn=ATX-400-PN-B&manufacture=FORTRON SOURCE

 

[Mantis-X]

You should probably be fine with either that Thermaltake or the coolermaster I saw on that site... The link is below...
http://www.directcanada.com/product...-PMSR&manufacture=COOLERMASTER#specifications

If you don't mind MIR's you can get that CoolerMaster one from NewEgg with a 10 dollar rebate as well.... Link below:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817171007

Either way, good luck.

 

[Deathawk]

he's canadian =(

 

[Mantis-X]

Hmm, I thought NewEgg shipped to Canada as well; however the rebate probably wouldn't work... Sorry, wasn't thinking about that.

 

[vaderpro]

Welcome to the forums!

newegg doesnt ship to canada, as far as I know...

NCIX, Anitec, Cancomputer...stay away from Tigerdirect IMO...

this should do, Fortrons are best bang for your buck PSUs, exactly what you require:

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15859&vpn=AX450-PN&manufacture=FSP GROUP USA