How much power do I really need?

[TomParad0x]

I am planning on switching out my PSU to something that has a modular configuration (AKA: I can remove the cords I do not need by simply unplugging them from the PSU so they are not causing clutter and messing up my air flow - if anyone has any suggestions to one please tell me).

I am currently running (With links to the items on newegg, so you can see the specs):
> Core 2 Duo E6600 (Link: CPU )
> XFX 8800GTX GPU (Link: GPU )
> 2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 Dual Channel kit ram (Upgrading to 4GB, Link: Ram )
> P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe motherboard (Link: Mobo - Might switch it out to something that OCs better )
> 320GB Western Digital HDD (Dont have a link, but am also going to have: This HDD with the OS on it once I get the money to buy that one)
> 2x 120mm case fans, 2x 90mm case fans (Link: 90mm 120mm fans )


Will this PSU be enough to support my system? Or will I need to start looking for a higher wattage PSU with the modular configuration?

Thanks.

 

[NoPeace]

I would go for a good 600w PSU. That way you'll have extra head room for quad cores and over clocking. But if you ever want to go SLI you will need a 700w PSU.

NoPeace - out

 

[TomParad0x]

I would go for a good 600w PSU. That way you'll have extra head room for quad cores and over clocking. But if you ever want to go SLI you will need a 700w PSU.

NoPeace - out

yea, thats what I was thinking - the 620W should work then and it has the modular so I can take off the cords I dont need.

Thanks.

 

[NoPeace]

Make sure it's has a good eff rating. With a 600w range PSU try and find one with at least 85% eff.

NoPeace - out

 

[Mazo]

Alright, considering there's already a thread for this, how about said system:

Q6600 (Overclocked)
8800GTX/9800GTX
2-4GB RAM
Asus Striker
1x 500GB hdd
1x 200GB hdd
2x 74GB Raptors (Raid 0 of course)
1x 200mm case fan, 4x 120mm
Might watercool in the future, so some extra wattage for that I guess.

And any other neccessary stuff such as usb peripherals, keyboard, cd/dvd drives etc. Any ideas on how much power that would consume?

 

[NoPeace]

Alright, considering there's already a thread for this, how about said system:

Q6600 (Overclocked)
8800GTX/9800GTX
2-4GB RAM
Asus Striker
1x 500GB hdd
1x 200GB hdd
2x 74GB Raptors (Raid 0 of course)
1x 200mm case fan, 4x 120mm
Might watercool in the future, so some extra wattage for that I guess.

And any other neccessary stuff such as usb peripherals, keyboard, cd/dvd drives etc. Any ideas on how much power that would consume?

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator v2.5

It's a little off since it goes by theoretical max usage.

NoPeace - out

 

[Mazo]

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator v2.5

It's a little off since it goes by theoretical max usage.

NoPeace - out

Already checked that. Seems to be coming out at about 600W. Just thought I'd get a second opinion.