Posted: 3/8/2008 7:59:38 AM EDT
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The old computer decided to die on me so it is time to build a new one. I ordered the following so far: Asus P5E motherboard Intel 6550 processor 4GB 800 ram 2 Sata drives I also have a 7900gs video card. I need a power supply but I am at a loss as to which one to get. I see the Asus board had the 24 pin connector, no problem, but the 2x4 pin CPU connectors are throwing me for a loop. Wouls a 1x8 pin cpu connector work? Anyone know a good P/S for this board and setup? |
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I've been using the Ultra X2 in my recent build and really like it. It has a modular design and comes with a metric assload of cables so you can use the ones you need and trash the ones you don't. Xoxide has it on sale today. www.xoxide.com/ultra-x-connect2-titanium.html |
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So would this work for the P5E? www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104014 I am clueless about rail amperages. 
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If you click specifications on the right hand side of that page and scroll a bit you'll see:
7900GS's require about 20-25A on the 12v, so that PS will more than handle it. The E6550 (fed off the 5v) needs 1.5v @ 75A (113W) which is well under the 150W available on that rail. Looks like you're good to go. :) |
ASSuming you got the ATX version of the Asus P5E.. and not the microATX version.. Just make sure it's an ATX supply that delivers more than 500 watts.. |
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I stick with Antec True power. the PSU is one of the most important parts of your PC. don't skimp here because underpowering your PC is just as bad if not worse than a short circuit. A good dual rail power supply will give you consistant voltage that your pc needs. |
For the record, there was a bad run of Antec True Powers. Something about bad capacitors. I have one sitting in my garage. edit: n/m it was Antec Smart Power not True Power. |
this is the one I have, and thankfully I've had no problems with it over the years. www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=22550 I know of alot of people who use them also, and have had no problems. |
Will be fine. The PCI cards run mostly off the 3.3v (unless VERY old), and the drives run off the 12v and/or 5v. No trouble I wouldn't think, you should be fine. |
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