Do I need a new SMPS for my new configuration?

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I am planning to buy the following PC:
intel core 2 duo E6550
asus p5n-e sli
seagate 7200.10rpm 250gb
xfx geforce 8600gt
transcend 800mhz 1gb x2

i have a existing VIP 400w smps. do i need a new smps for this config or should i opt for a more powerful one?? i have a budget of Rs.2000 for the smps. also suggest a new cabinet (preferably screwless). i have a budget of Rs.1800 for the cabinet.

You will need minimum of 600 w power supply for above configuration. Please look for brands like VIP.

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no u dont need a 600w smps..go for a cooler master 460 w psu for 1900 bucks..

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thanks for the quick reply. please also suggest a decent screwless cabinet with decent cooling. My budget for the cabinet is Rs.1800

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CM ELite 330
the best thing u can buy within ur budget.should cost 1500 bucks

oh .sorry for not reading ur config earlier--
E6550 = end of life..no more available.

u shud get this--
Abit IP35-E for 5.3k
Intel E8400 For 8.5k (approx) if budge doesnt suit get a e8200 for 7800 rupees
Corsair Value 667 2gb (1gb * 2)
WD 250 AAKS hard drive
Cooler Master 460 W PSU
Cooler MAster Elite 330 Cabinet

even a generic 400~450w PSu cud handle it.

As far as UPS requirement is concerned use the below updated calculation to approximately judge how much VA is needed

1 Volt Ampere (UPS) = 0.6 Watts (SMPS)

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dOm1naTOr said:
even a generic 400~450w PSu cud handle it.

u cant OC ur proccy with a cheapo psu ..i mean u can but while using it it would just turn off

and u buy a new PSU...
UPS
get an APC ups..

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nish_higher said:
CM ELite 330
the best thing u can buy within ur budget.should cost 1500 bucks

oh .sorry for not reading ur config earlier--
E6550 = end of life..no more available.

u shud get this--
Abit IP35-E for 5.3k
Intel E8400 For 8.5k (approx) if budge doesnt suit get a e8200 for 7800 rupees
Corsair Value 667 2gb (1gb * 2)
WD 250 AAKS hard drive
Cooler Master 460 W PSU
Cooler MAster Elite 330 Cabinet

The thing is, i would insist on a Nvidia 650i chipset with SLi or higher on a motherboard. It provides the best VFM. I want a budget PC for gaming. My budget is about 27k. Tell me a good gaming PC in that budget without the cabinet.

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the same that i wrote before + MSI 9600GT - the best u can get within ur budget
650i is obsolete now.. and Abit IP35E is great value for money..

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nish_higher said:
the same that i wrote before + MSI 9600GT - the best u can get within ur budget
650i is obsolete now.. and Abit IP35E is great value for money..

How about 680i or 750i?? any motherboards that would fit in that chipset range and fit my budget??

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both cost around 10k

the best board with nvidia chipset is P7N SLI Platinum which costs 8700 rupees.

Get e7200+abit ip35-e. Cm460 at 1.7k.

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What if i take a SLI motherboard. Would be well worth it. Do you think i can get a SLI motherboard for around 7k?? Preferrably with a Nvidia chipset?? That was one of the reasons i had gone for the Asus P5N-e SLI.

I believe the Abit IP35-E has rebooting issues.

Thanks in advance!!