raMz 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 Hello guys Im gonna build a new pc with following items: 6/8 gb ram Amd phenom x6 3,2 GHz processor Nvidia geforce 8800 GTS 1gb 2-3 harddrives How huge should my power supply be? Thanks Dont know if this is the right section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Synz 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 A 600W should power that nicely. Could probably do with less, but with a 600, you'll be fairly future proof. You need to be careful what brand you buy though, as some are really crappy. Also, pay attention to amps and number of rails, and the limits of each rail. If you've got a small case, consider getting a modular one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MEskaly 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 CORSAIR is a good brand here in brazil I got a E8400 3GB 6MB cache 3gb corsair dominator 800mhz xfx geforce 9600gt 512 2 harddrives (RAID 0) 640GB total 550W CORSAIR power suply GL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbone 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 i assume u going for 64bit OS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedeD 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 Hello guys Im gonna build a new pc with following items: 6/8 gb ram Amd phenom x6 3,2 GHz processor Nvidia geforce 8800 GTS 1gb 2-3 harddrives How huge should my power supply be? Thanks Dont know if this is the right section I'd suggest a better video card, get a 200 series (nvidia) or a good ATI one...the rest is great, if u wanna keep it fresh I'd put a 700W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~WhiteFang 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 Hello guys Im gonna build a new pc with following items: 6/8 gb ram Amd phenom x6 3,2 GHz processor Nvidia geforce 8800 GTS 1gb 2-3 harddrives How huge should my power supply be? Thanks Dont know if this is the right section A 550W atleast, to be sure and future proof, buy a 650W (or higher) one ;) Some extra tips: - Buy your disk of equal size if you gonna put them in RAID, this optimises the RAID. - Your gfx card could do better related to your RAM - should go for an Nvidia Geforce 450GTS ;) - You should go for DDR3 ram - also ensure your mainboard supports DDR3 ! - If you go for DDR3 tri-channel technology, go for 6 GB RAM, 3x2GB. - If you go for DDR3 dual-channel technology, go for 8 GB RAM, 2x4GB. (this 4GB's are kinda expensive, I'd say go for tri-channel technology as it's the future !) - Match your RAM speed vs your mainboard supported ram speeds, ensure it's compatible - if not, performance might be decreased alot. - If you go for 64-bit OS, ensure both your CPU and mainboard support 64-bit technology ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raMz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 Ofcause im going for 64 bit :) Ehm the GFX card i allready have bought for 300 Danish kr like 3 years ago and it's owning every single game, im kinda amazed. I see i wrote GTS but it is a GT only. The main board supports DDR3 PC-12800 so thats why i chose those ram. About the dual technologi im not that into that.. Is there a way to see it? Hello guys Im gonna build a new pc with following items: 6/8 gb ram Amd phenom x6 3,2 GHz processor Nvidia geforce 8800 GTS 1gb 2-3 harddrives How huge should my power supply be? Thanks Dont know if this is the right section A 550W atleast, to be sure and future proof, buy a 650W (or higher) one ;) Some extra tips: - Buy your disk of equal size if you gonna put them in RAID, this optimises the RAID. - Your gfx card could do better related to your RAM - should go for an Nvidia Geforce 450GTS ;) - You should go for DDR3 ram - also ensure your mainboard supports DDR3 ! - If you go for DDR3 tri-channel technology, go for 6 GB RAM, 3x2GB. - If you go for DDR3 dual-channel technology, go for 8 GB RAM, 2x4GB. (this 4GB's are kinda expensive, I'd say go for tri-channel technology as it's the future !) - Match your RAM speed vs your mainboard supported ram speeds, ensure it's compatible - if not, performance might be decreased alot. - If you go for 64-bit OS, ensure both your CPU and mainboard support 64-bit technology ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvergold 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 im advicce you buy min 850watt PSU i also building a news CPU my spec is AMD pheoum II x6 3.2ghz 8GB DDr3 ram asus crosshair fomula 3 Mobo 500GB SATA HDD ATi HD 4890 2G D5 x2 (cross fire) CM silent pro m 1000watt CM V8 CPU Cooler CM Haf 922 red casing maybe this tips can help you =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raMz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 Silvergold can you find the Motherboard for me? Doesent seems to find it anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Synz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 im advicce you buy min 850watt PSU CM silent pro m 1000watt Both of those are overkill, he could power his computer with a 650 or 700. You could run 2 gaming computers with more parts than he has with that 1000W. 1000W are for HDD farms and people who like to waste money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raMz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 The main board supports DDR3 PC-12800 so thats why i chose those ram. About the dual technologi im not that into that.. Is there a way to see it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~farjat 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 The main board supports DDR3 PC-12800 so thats why i chose those ram. About the dual technologi im not that into that.. Is there a way to see it? Well Dual channel for example will use 2 memory Slots, like 2x1GB will make a 2GB dual channel Tri-Channel like 3x2GB modules will make 6GM ram on 3 channels with 3 mem modules. The amount of Channels give u a fast memory access but just depending on what u use. My experience showed me the best speed i can get i get with 22x2GB in dual channel on windows XP. For Seven 3x2GB trichannel sounds great. And Check Bus Speeds on your motherboard and Memorys. If u are using 400 mhz memos on a motherboard that bus speed is 333 it all will work at 333. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raMz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 First of all thanks for all your replies and help me with this :o) I have chosen this: AMD Phenom2 X6 1090T 3.2GHz AM3 6GB DDR3 1600M CL9 Kingston HyperX 3x2GB ASUS M4A87TD USB3 Socket AM3 DDR3 ATX NZXT Apollo Steel S?lv u/PSU 650W Energon EPS-650 120mm Im still unsure with the power suply cant remember which one i have in my old pc I actually mean it's a 550. But gonna check before i order.. But how does this look a like? God, bad or totally wrng? :D And thanks for the Channel explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-six^ 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 Make sure you get a big turbo with a nice tune to throw on there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvergold 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 ASUS M4A87TD USB3 your mb also okie, i advice you take this model better for future upgrade , this MB good =) model : M4A89TD PRO/USB3 http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=fLIj...&templete=2 this MB good for future update =) the Asus Crosshair 3 fomula is stoping product. im also find this mb long time ... release few months than asus out crosshair 4 fomula, i also dun know why ? =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbone 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 fyi, if you have not already come across, i recommend this website: www.extremetech.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
