About to build my first PC... help with PSU

Here is what i've bought;

My Final Specs;

ASUS P5QL PRO iP43 Socket 775 8 channel
http://www.komplett.ie/img/p/400/361780.jpg

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66GHz Socket 7
(no pic needed for this)

My Case
http://image.ebuyer.com/UK/R0115480-01.jpg

ocz reaper hpc 4gb memory
http://techgage.com/reviews/ocz/reaper_hpc…00_08_thumb.jpg

80mm fan (for the window of the case)


Specs are;

Vista 64-bit
2.66ghz on an Intel Core 2 Quad (Q6700). Might OC to 3.2ghz
2 x 2gb OCZ Reaper memory

then i will be using my old graphics card which is a Zotac 6600
along with my old HDD's


I'm waiting for all the parts to arrive.

I'm currently thinking of buying a 500w PSU. Would that be enough? Or too much?

many thanks

'Bob

I would say between 500W and 600W to allow for upgrading your graphics card. Here is a good guide:

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

Also if you are considering going to a highend card verify the PSU is PCI_E ready.

It should have 2 x PCI_E 6 pin leads. Some newer cards and PSUs offer an 8 pin PCI_E lead as well (or 6+2).

thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking 500w. Might go for a 600w. thanks

No problem. Also as noted in the above link be aware of Total Amperage Available on the +12V Rail(s) when choosing a PSU and not simply the Wattage. Also verify the PSU is "quad core ready" as well as the "PCI_E ready" as mentioned above. You will also note that some models are "SLi and Crossfire ready" which relates to running multiple graphics cards which in your case you are not but this is just another option to note.