Can I get away with....

[vidoprof]

Could I get the Xclio 500w or would I be much better off with the Corsair 520? Do I need to go any higher than the 520?

Rig to be... most likely

Centurian Case (or equivalent)
DS3R mobo
4 gigs OZ Ram
Q6600 (overclocked to 3.2ghz max, maybe not at all)
Cheaper $100 Gpu (maybe a 7600)
2 dvd burners
2 500 gig hds

Thanks

Ryan

 

[Bbq]

either will be fine, but the Corsair is much better.

 

[gwai lo]

Without a high end GPU, you won't have to worry about higher than 500w. Really maybe closer to 300 something..

You planning on adding in a card later?

 

[axan]

do yourself a favor and go with quality psu from the begining, go with the corsair

 

[MakubexGB]

The Xclio should be fine, they are pretty decent PSUs, but the Corsair is better. Depends on your budget.

 

[vidoprof]

I will probably NEVER add in a higher end GPU to this machine. This is going to be a Photoshop rig primarily and webstuff also. I usually keep my machines for 4-5 years.

I just figure if I could use the Xclio and it would be fine that would work. I would rather NOT spend the extra $50, but if it's THAT much better I would.

Ryan