Im planning to build a pc with these specs Q9450 2.66ghz (will OC to 3.6 or maybe even 4.0), 780i mobo, a 9800gtx SSC 512 mb, a case with 6x 120mm fans, 3 HDD WD raptor x in RAID, zaleman 9700 120mm cooling fan or Scythe Zipang 139mm cooling fan, a avg. samsung burner, 24" LCD samsung monitor, and 4 GB RAM (2x 2GB).
i wonder how much power do i need( in WATTS) and which PSU will do the job?
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QUOTE (alwayslazyboy @ Jun 7 2008, 07:53 AM) 
Im planning to build a pc with these specs Q9450 2.66ghz (will OC to 3.6 or maybe even 4.0), 780i mobo, a 9800gtx SSC 512 mb, a case with 6x 120mm fans, 3 HDD WD raptor x in RAID, zaleman 9700 120mm cooling fan or Scythe Zipang 139mm cooling fan, a avg. samsung burner, 24" LCD samsung monitor, and 4 GB RAM (2x 2GB).
i wonder how much power do i need( in WATTS) and which PSU will do the job?
i wonder how much power do i need( in WATTS) and which PSU will do the job?
You could try looking here Power Supply Calculator
There are a few other things you can read too - I will research those and get back to you?
GG
I have been doing a bit of research into PSU's recently and decided on Corsair products for myself and bought 2, but there are a lot of good ones, really depends on your particular needs? I was going for the extended warranty, high build quality and stability at high loads, but most of all I wanted a quiet PSU. I'm sure you'll get some more pointers from the OCC forum too, they are a very helpful and knowledgeable community.
These links may assit?
OCC Recommended Power Supplies List
Tom's Hardware - Power Supplies: Articles & Reviews
Corsair PSU finder
Silent PC - Recommended Power Supplies
From a personal point a view, I feel you shouldn't skimp on the PSU. Spend as much as you think you can afford, then possibly add a little more! It may just pay dividends in the long run, as I found out. You may also consider some excess headroom held in reserve too. This could future proof you for dual cards etc, it won't put your PSU under too much stress if you want to overclock your system (many power calculators don't take OC into consideration) and it will run quieter if it's not working too hard. If you have a bit of room above your normal loads, you won't have to worry if you start to aggressively overclock your hardware.
GG
These links may assit?
OCC Recommended Power Supplies List
Tom's Hardware - Power Supplies: Articles & Reviews
Corsair PSU finder
Silent PC - Recommended Power Supplies
From a personal point a view, I feel you shouldn't skimp on the PSU. Spend as much as you think you can afford, then possibly add a little more! It may just pay dividends in the long run, as I found out. You may also consider some excess headroom held in reserve too. This could future proof you for dual cards etc, it won't put your PSU under too much stress if you want to overclock your system (many power calculators don't take OC into consideration) and it will run quieter if it's not working too hard. If you have a bit of room above your normal loads, you won't have to worry if you start to aggressively overclock your hardware.
GG
A 700W PSU is more than fine already 
I'd suggest the PCP&C Silencer 750W.
I'd suggest the PCP&C Silencer 750W.
thx guys for the respond, really helpful
Jammin has just added this link to the PSU thread, so just in case you missed it?
Makes an interesting and informative read - ta Jammin
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/181/1
GG
Makes an interesting and informative read - ta Jammin
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/181/1
GG
Ya 750W is plenty even for a dual GPU setup. That is if it's a good one
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