Need a new PSU for a fileserver

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DatHak512

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I'm building a main rig with a RAID 5 array of ~7 HDDs. I'm also gonna have a 6600GT, so nothing too huge there, but i'm just trying to figure out what's a good PSU to use. I have an Antec NEOPOWER 480w right now, but i'm guessing that's not gonna cut it. I'll spend ~$175 for a good PS.

Do you guys have any recommendations? It seems like Antec was pretty good, but it seems like it's fallen out of favor around here recently.
Thanks.
 
DatHak512 said:
I have an Antec NEOPOWER 480w right now, but i'm guessing that's not gonna cut it.
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Why would you guess that?
 
I am using a true power 430 in my server with 12 HDD and 3 DVD roms. It handles the startup just fine with no delay tactics involved. I suspect that if you run yours through a wattage calc you will find it is enough.
 
Hrm. Maybe i don't need to upgrade, then. I was just thinking that 480w seemed a little small in a fileserver + workstation, but hell... if my voltages start to drop, i can always buy a PS when i see the need to.
Thanks
 
i was going to recommend PC Power & Cooling for a psu, but those are rather expensive (400+)
 
protias said:
i was going to recommend PC Power & Cooling for a psu, but those are rather expensive (400+)
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Yeah... but we can all dream. Or just drool. It's all good. :D
 
protias said:
i was going to recommend PC Power & Cooling for a psu, but those are rather expensive (400+)
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The turbocool 510's start at about $220 :)
 
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