One more PSU Question...

[Kdar]

OK. Do you guys think it better to get now some thing like 600w or more. Or just get some thing like in area of 500w--550w...

I going to get ATI X1900XT and I think it need atlist PSU with 450w. So will 500-550 PSU good for now.
Or get some thing like 600w so maybe dont worry about near future update for PSU (if vid. cards will ask more PSU w.).

 

[tajahem]

It depends upon what is the most reliable psu within your price range. If you have the choice of a less reliable brand at a higher wattage or a more reliable brand at a lesser wattage, go with the lower watt psu.

 

[003]

With a good brand, you would probably make off with a 400w power supply. But I don't recommend that.

 

[Dngrsone]

Worry less about wattage and more about current capacity of the rails. Most modern motherboard/processor combos require at least 16 amp on the 12v rails. I suggest you get something with at least 18a. Read the power requirements from your motherboard manual. Google "power supply calculator" for a couple utilities that will put you into the required power ballpark. If you can afford it, highball a tad for future expansion.

 

[003]

Very true. It's more the actual amps on the rails which determines how good the PSU is. For example, the silverstone power supply I am selling has 32 amps on the +12v rail, the antec TPII 550 has 24 amps on the +12v rail. Also, you know how they say weight can be used as a measure of quality for power supplys? Well the silverstone power supply weighs 7lbs, the exact weight as my PCP&C 510 SLI, which is basicly one of the best power supplys in town, aside from the higher watt power supplys from the same company. It also costs $220, so that says something.