PSU suggestions - 3.5K limit

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Hi guys,

My system currently has the following specs:

CPU: Intel C2D E6600 @ 2.4GHz
M/B: Intel DG965RY ATX
RAM: 4 x 1GB Kingston DDR2 @ 667MHz
HDD1: Hitachi HDP7 500GB SATA-II
HDD2: Hitachi HDT7 160GB SATA-II
HDD3: Samsung SP1213C 120GB SATA-I
ODD1: LG GSA-H55N
ODD2: Lite-On 1673S
GPU: XFX 8600GT (periodically overclocked)
Fans: 1 x 80mm, 1 x 120mm
Case: iBall i701 Entry level Server Chassis
Monitor: Dell SP2208WFP (Just mentioned for sake of completion, powered separately from UPS)
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 32-Bit
This system is currently powered by a Zebronics Gold Series 450W PSU, which is listed on the spec sheet ashaving 20A on the +12V line. Everest lists the following voltages on the +12V, +5V and +3.3V lines:
+12V: 12.05V
+5V: 5.17V
+3.3V: 3.37V

I am planning to upgrade the GPU to a 9600GT in the very near future, and think I will need to upgrade my PSU to meet the extra demand.

I have a budget of around 3.5-4K.

What are your suggestions as to the best PSU I can get?

Thanks in advance.

NPP

CM Xtreme Power 600W - 3.1k

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will be around 3k locally.

or Zebronics Diamond Power 640 for arond 3.5k

S

+1 for cooler master extreme power 600W.

dOm1naTOr said:
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will be around 3k locally.

or Zebronics Diamond Power 640 for arond 3.5k

yeah that zebronics diamond is really powerful and sli ready too.

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+1 for CM Extreme Power 600W

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Any suggestions on where I can find the Zebronics 640, either online or locally?

I do not think it is readily available in Trivandrum, where I live.

The Coolermaster is available online with a number of online dealers, though.

@pillainp
Zebronics Diamond is available here even in Kottayam. It shud be available. Look for stores dealing Zebronics products. I can order one for u at kottayam if needed.

U can safely go with CM 600 too. Get it from cooldude..ie theitwares.com

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Corsair VX450 for 3.6K.

^^it may be a good quality psu, but the 450w will be a serious handicap for his PC.

N

not really..a good 450W sply can handle that config easily..corsair 450 or coolermaster 460 would be good..
i myself used a 460W supply with Q6600 and 8600GTS , 4 hdds..no issues at all.

^^ok then....

I dun think 1 450W PSu cud handle it, even if from a gud brand like Corsair coz 9600Gt consumes almost thrice the power of an 8600GT. And the power consumption furthr increases when he oc the proccy.
U can get a CM 600W easily for the price u pay for a 450W Corsair HX.

N

i have a cooler master 460W psu .. if u wanna check that i can send it

i think all agree that Q6600 consumes a lot of power.. so when OC'd it does even more.i used this psu for a month with Q6600 , 680i, asus 9600gt , gskill 2*2 gbhz sticks oc'ed (4gb at 1150mhz) , wd hdds..never had a glitch..i can provide this psu if u wanna check that..

It can handle it. You forget that seventeam 500w is OEM of cm extreme 600w seasonic are OEM of corsair. Dont judge a psu by its wattage. Judge by its efficiency and ampere. If your REALLY serious, read this you will get the idea:
*www.techenclave.com/pc-peripherals/all-you-need-know-about-choosing-111254.html
For public interest, I am posting this:
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88720

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Finally decided and bought CM eXtremePower 600W from Rahul @ www.theitwares.com.

Its paired with an eVGA 9600GT KO 512MB, also bought from him at the same time.

No ques it is corsair vx450w it can handle rig easily. Also it givs 530w than rated 450w. Cm600w is gud. Bt vx450 is best for 3.5k

While choosing psu go 4 highr +12v amp ones. Also singlep rail better than multirail. Then cmes efficiency n wattage ofcourse.

N

with corsair psu u need a pure sine wave ups...i m stuck with the same problem.. ups costs 8.2k lol..