[jamie2k8]

would like your help i was thinking 700w would be enough but im not too sure as ive never built a computer before heres the parts i have bought for it
intel core 2 duo 4500 processor
a 8600 gt gfx card 2 hard drives to dvd re writers i dont no the name of the motherboard sorri
can ne one help ?

[Jonathon28]

That should be more than sufficient for that. In fact shouldn't need that much.

But would play safe for the future if you decide to upgrade or add anytime.

What PSU you getting (make/model) send a link if it's on the internet.

[jamie2k8]

i didnt think i would need anything bigger but my mate suggested getting a 800 watt so i thought i best getting a second opinion aint really looked at many http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s....html?TT-W0106 that one seems ok ? ... im not quite sure if it will fit my motherboard though because the one i ordered before didnt i will have to check that out

[alex]

In no way shape or form does that build require a 700 or 800w psu. The Thermaltake you've linked has it's 700w, and the associated heatsinks, in a standard sized atx case. This won't do it's temps any good. I've also seen too many Thermaltake psu's with glaring instability's when working at peak, especially on the 12v rails.

If you're not worried about future proofing your psu for future builds come upgrade time then i recommend this. Enermax consistently put superb psu's on the market. Their Liberty series has proved it's stability, efficiency and low noise volumes time and again.

If you do want to buy a psu based upon the upgrade path then, frankly, how do you know what wattage/amps you're going to need in the future? You don't. So just stick with what you require now.

[jamie2k8]

well the thing is ive already purchased a 500watt for it before and it wasnt powerful enough so i want to go for at least a 700 just to be save would you be able to recomend a decent 700 - 800 watt psu at roughly the same price ?

[alex]

Originally Posted by jamie2k8 well the thing is ive already purchased a 500watt for it before and it wasnt powerful enough so i want to go for at least a 700 just to be save would you be able to recomend a decent 700 - 800 watt psu at roughly the same price ?

That's going to depend on the 500w. If it was a generic you purchased then I'm not surprised. If it wasn't them I am, really.

In no way shape or form does that build require a 700w psu. Or even a 600w.

Intel quote around 600w for a Quad cpu, 2 dimms 1 optical, 1hdd, and top end gpu.

You've a low-end dual-core cpu, and low end gpu.

[jamie2k8]

well fair enuff i probly just purchased a shite psu but ive decided i want at least 700 watt so would someone be able to point in the direction of a decent one for around 60 pound so i dont make the same mistake and end up purchasing another shite one

[alex]

To be fair you're only going to get a "shite" 700w psu for £60.

Double your budget (or near enough double) for a good, stable, efficient, quiet psu.