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Cheap power supply for a multiple core system

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I'm either going quad core or dual core and am wondering if there are any decent power supplies for around 50 dollars or so.
 
What are the specs of the rest of the system?

There are decent PSUs for around $50 but I wouldn't use them in a quad-core rig or gaming rig.
 
Danny Bui said:
What are the specs of the rest of the system?

There are decent PSUs for around $50 but I wouldn't use them in a quad-core rig or gaming rig.
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I'm still putting it together. If I have to spend a decent amount on a power supply, I will downgrade another component to lesson the cost. Pretty much what I'm buying are a mobo/CPU, RAM, vid card, power supply, and a new case.

For now, I'm thinking:

HD4850
2 gigs of RAM


What will be in it for sure since I already have these:

74gb WD Raptor
old 80 gb Maxtor
DVD drive
CDRW drive
Game Theatre XP for my sound card
PCI controller
 
Yes, the Corsair 450VX will be just fine since it's a quality PSU.
 
I'd look around at some other places to buy too. Newegg is not known for their cheap PSU prices. That unit is a good one though, just look around a bit.
 
The Corsair 450VX is a solid Seasonic based unit that will run a basic Quad core single GPU system quite well. I highly recommend it.

You can also get away with one of the lower end Antec Earthwatts PSUs as they are also Seasonic based units and should work quite well for you. I know several people that are running basic quad core systems on the 380w Earthwatts with plenty of power to spare.
 
Blue Falcon said:
The Corsair 450VX is a solid Seasonic based unit that will run a basic Quad core single GPU system quite well. I highly recommend it.

You can also get away with one of the lower end Antec Earthwatts PSUs as they are also Seasonic based units and should work quite well for you. I know several people that are running basic quad core systems on the 380w Earthwatts with plenty of power to spare.
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Ok, I was wondering if 450 was enough power with the setup and components I mentioned but that has been answered. How much "room" would I have left though with that PS that setup I mentioned on that power supply?

Also, someone mentioned something about PCI-E 2.0 support- should I be looking for that in a power supply?
 
TheCommander said:
Ok, I was wondering if 450 was enough power with the setup and components I mentioned but that has been answered. How much "room" would I have left though with that PS that setup I mentioned on that power supply?

Also, someone mentioned something about PCI-E 2.0 support- should I be looking for that in a power supply?
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With the 450VX? You'd have enough room to add a couple more hard drives, or maybe upgrade that 4850 to something beefier, etc.

As for PCIE 2.0, that's irrelevant when buying a PSU. PCIE 1.x / 2.x isn't determined by your PSU, it's determined by your motherboard.

If you upgraded your video card later on down the line you may need a PCIE 8-pin power adapter, but since the 4850 you specified uses a 6-pin connector you should be fine for now. :)
 
Blue Falcon said:
With the 450VX? You'd have enough room to add a couple more hard drives, or maybe upgrade that 4850 to something beefier, etc.

As for PCIE 2.0, that's irrelevant when buying a PSU. PCIE 1.x / 2.x isn't determined by your PSU, it's determined by your motherboard.

If you upgraded your video card later on down the line you may need a PCIE 8-pin power adapter, but since the 4850 you specified uses a 6-pin connector you should be fine for now. :)
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Hehe ya I know it has nothing to do with a PSU but wasn't sure if I would need new connectors if I upgraded later on.
 
modular power supplies irritate me. i have a 430w antec/seasonic that came with the p150 and it wouldn't start, until i gave each drive (two 160gb ata) their own cable. which makes me say what's the point? still got cable clutter, and don't know if i am stressing the power supply and will make it conk out later...
 
If non-modular is fine, get a Corsair VX450W.
 
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