New Power Supply?

[krazy_taco]

I Recently started building a new Gaming computer for myself and I decided to not spend alot on the case. I ordered an Aspire Dreamer-x II from Newegg.com for 75$ or so, and a 420W PSU was included. Now in my Motherboard Manual, it says that I need a minimum 400W PSU to function, and a minimum 550W for SLI mode. I plan on running SLI, but can I get away with my stock PSU? I also have 4 80mm Fans and 2 UV lights installed.

 

[Nukem]

depends on what kind of cardas you will have, but most people suggest some kind of ANTEC 550W. but coolermaster makes some decent ones as well... Thermaltake, but they are usualy noisy. So I guess yea, I would go with ANTEC... be around 80-90 USD

 

[Lord AnthraX]

No.


Even without SLI that PSU is bound to crap out on you.

Look to spend 120+ for a a excellent power supply, you will need one for SLI.


Got a budget we can work with?

 

[krazy_taco]

Thank You

Thanks! Thats all I needed to know!

 

[Ste]

Wow, Have your even tried turning it on? I wonder if it would work. Lol.


Antec 550 Watt TruePower


Or you could always go for an OCZ or a PC Power and Cooling.

 

[aspire]

Check out the Seasonic S12-500watt power supply. I got one for a review and its currently powering my system. Runs like a champ. Super solid rails at exactly the stated voltage, and its completely silent.

http://www.petrastechshop.com/ses1250posu.html

 

[krazy_taco]

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I need a minimum 550Watts.
Anyway....
I have another question about PSUs; If i have an ATX Case, Should i buy an ATX PSU? And what does ATX12v ... blah blah mean, and if i get the wrong type but it still fits would it still work in my computer?

 

[Gerry_W]

Re: ..

I need a minimum 550Watts.
Anyway....
I have another question about PSUs; If i have an ATX Case, Should i buy an ATX PSU? And what does ATX12v ... blah blah mean, and if i get the wrong type but it still fits would it still work in my computer?

No. If you have an ATX case, you should not get an ATX PSU under any circumstances.......

Most of them are ATX. Just make sure it ain't too large, like some OCZ GameXtream's. They don't fit in some cases. I don't know if your Aspire will be problematic or not. However, TP-II's fit in most anything.

 

[Ste]

Re: ..

I need a minimum 550Watts.
Anyway....
I have another question about PSUs; If i have an ATX Case, Should i buy an ATX PSU? And what does ATX12v ... blah blah mean, and if i get the wrong type but it still fits would it still work in my computer?

So long as it has ATX to start then its fine, Anything after the ATX is just additional information.

 

[aspire]

Not all 500 watt power supplies are equal...