[XiKeiyaZI]

Alright guys, I have a 550W Viotech PSU With no sata/PCI-E connectors or anything. << SO I'm looking to replace it with something but I'm confused on a few things.. hoping you can help me out.

I'm running my Sig Rig.... and I want something that can dish out the power for it since I play a lot of games and whatnot. I want something reliable, fluent, and not very expensive.

The question is... I've seen a lot of high end PSU's running at 450W - 500W with SLI capability. I Want the PCI-E connector as well as the Sata Connectors.. however I don't know what a good wattage would be. I don't want to go all extreme and pay $100's for a 1000W PSU.. just something that will get the job done and that I can rely on.

Soooo.. would dropping from a 550W be a good idea?... or should I go bigger? Help me out? o.o

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

No help?

 

[br3nd064]

Why are you replacing it? Are you upgrading some other parts?

 

[linskingdom]

8800GT is 105w. A good solid 450w psu should be fine. With SLI or other minor upgrades in mind, may get a Corsair 550w ($73 MIR). It is an ATX12V & EPS12V (4 pin and 8 pin) and all PCIE/SATA power connectors.

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Quote:

Originally Posted by br3nd064 Why are you replacing it? Are you upgrading some other parts?

Yeah. o.o Slightly better RAM, CPU, Couple of drives.. annnd yeah.

^^ And thanks! I'll be looking for a solid 550W then.. and get rid of this unstable piece of garbage D;

 

[Stillhouse]

I second the Corsair. Either the 550W VX or 520W HX(modular).

 

[venom55520]

silverstone 400w for 30 bucks, no SLi but extremely stable performance, and amazing bang for the buck.

 

[kpo6969]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371007