Help needed for new build.

[jake_the_fake1]

Sqrl said:

Biggerboat said:

Thanks for the info.

Would you say the PSU is the right choice? I'm not sure if 650W is overkill & I've also heard that it is important to spend on a good brand, which I've obviously not, what are your thoughts?

Well the basic idea is that the PSU touches everything in your system. If your power isn't clean (ie steady) it can damage components over time. With your rig I think the 650W PSU is probably a safe recommendation in terms of providing the power needed.

As for brand name vs non-brand name. Its not a hard-fast rule by any means but when I go with a less known brand I look for things like a warranty and reviews to make sure it's a reliable part. Typically though if the brand-name part is within the budget I would go for it just to err on the side of caution.

 

Also, Jake's suggestion is pretty horrible...but you probably guessed that =P

 what's so horrible about it?

well apart from the fact that it needs a high end cooling solution.