Looking for help

[firefighter1811]

Hi all you modders Im building my 1st mod so I need a power supply! I will be useing the MB/cpu/memory/HHD/ and everything else out of an HP media center m7060n im trying to save money right now and I will upgrade the MOBO later. I am going to use acouple of led's and about 2 80mm case fan and 1 or 2 120mm case fans. now that said I was thinking about a 600w PSU but Im not sure if thats all the power I need but I need help figuring out what I need.

thanks
firefighter1811

 

[[21CW]killerofall]

actually a 500w PSU should be more than enough

 

[rich168]

whats your video card?

 

[Dangman]

This is your system, correct?
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-pavilion-media-center/4505-3118_7-31348893.html

If you're using the onboard video, a GOOD 380W PSU can handle that. I recommend this:
Antec Earthwatts EA380 380W PSU - $35

However, if you have a video card or plan on adding more drives, a good 500W would do well too:
Antec Earthwatts EA500 500W PSU - $55

 

[firefighter1811]

Im useing a POS 128mb nvidia

 

[firefighter1811]

I am eventaly going to replace the MOBO with one that can handle Pci-e right at the moment it is only a pci so its kinda crappy.

 

[Dangman]

Ok then, any of the power supplies will work well for you. Do note that the Earthwatts 500W would give you plenty of room for future upgrades.

 

[firefighter1811]

cool thanks! any recomandations for a MOBO that suports PCI-e and the P4 prossesor? and if I could keep the same memory that would be great too! not sure if thats even possible though but as you will learn I ask alot of questions! I like to learn as much as I can before I do any work!