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PSU reccomendations

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cryogenic419

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Heres my system rundown

AMD X2 5200
4 sticks DDR2
Nvidia 7950GT video
4 7200RPM SATA drives
1 DVD-R drive
1 DVD drive
7 devices on USB
1 Firewire card powering an external soundcard
4 80MM fans run through a fan controller
1 120MM fan on CPU heatsink

Have used the power calulator at http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine and it shows I am good for the most part, currently running on a 550 watt, but I am thinking of upgrades down the road (CPU and vid).

I will probably never go the SLI or Crossfire route, nor do I overclock. I would sleep better at night knowing I have room to spare rather than just enough as far as power goes, but I also don't want to go nuts and get something that is complete overkill (1200 watt PSU).

I would prefer something modular and could do without fancy lights, see thru windows, or any unnecessary add-ons.

Here are the 3 I have been considering

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153038 Thermaltake 750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153039 Thermaltake 700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194021 ENERMAX 720

These 3 aren't set in stone, so if there is anything better out there or more suited to what I am after, I am interested in hearing about it.
 
You'll be fine with even the HX 520. the psu calculator is quite inaccurate.
 
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