Can this PSU keep my rig running fine?

IridetheShortBus · 07-30-2007, 01:34 PM

Q6600
8800 GTS 320MB
320 GB HD
COOLER MASTER 5 CASE
p35-ds3r mobo
2gb crucial ram

THE PSU IS Newegg.com - XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail

I'm wondering if this can power up my rig no problem and keep it runnin without any skips what so ever? The reason I ask is because I was lookin at the corsair 520hx at $115.. and thought.. if this $50 psu can power me without any skips or problems whatsoever, why pay $65 more..

so, can this run my pc without any problem.. also, will all that fit in cooler master 5 case without any problems? thanks

b1gapl · 07-30-2007, 01:36 PM

Link is invalid.

IridetheShortBus · 07-30-2007, 01:51 PM

Shoot, it's the XCLIO Goodpower 500w.. lemme find link real quick
Newegg.com - XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail

b1gapl · 07-30-2007, 02:11 PM

I guess if you're not overclocking, it should do fine.

This will be a bit better:
Newegg.com - Rosewill RP550-2 ATX 2.01 550W Power Supply 115/230 V CSA, CB, TUV, FCC, UL - Retail
...but that's up to you.

IridetheShortBus · 07-30-2007, 02:14 PM

The max I'll be overclocking will be 3ghz on the quad core.. I'll probably even only do 2.6-2.8, 3ghz highest, should this work out fine? Is the 550w rosewill actually worth the extra $$? I'm workin on a tight budget and needa save all I can.

b1gapl · 07-30-2007, 02:17 PM

If you're on a very tight budget, I think that XClio will do fine. I just suggested the Rosewill, to be on the safe side. Not saying that the XClio is insufficient, but I'd say you're good.

IridetheShortBus · 07-30-2007, 02:34 PM

Thanks.. does my build look good? Any suggestions on changes are appreciated

b1gapl · 07-30-2007, 02:54 PM

I wouldn't really change anything. So far it looks pretty good. Other good cheap cases, from Cooler Master, is the Centurion 534 and Elite 330.

IridetheShortBus · 07-30-2007, 03:55 PM

So far? That's my full build, what else do I actually need for the tower you think?

b1gapl · 07-30-2007, 04:56 PM

lol...I guess I didn't mean it that way. But it does look good. Those are usually the parts, that are recommended daily, over here.

07-30-2007, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
IridetheShortBus Junior Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54	Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? Q6600 8800 GTS 320MB 320 GB HD COOLER MASTER 5 CASE p35-ds3r mobo 2gb crucial ram THE PSU IS Newegg.com - XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail I'm wondering if this can power up my rig no problem and keep it runnin without any skips what so ever? The reason I ask is because I was lookin at the corsair 520hx at $115.. and thought.. if this $50 psu can power me without any skips or problems whatsoever, why pay $65 more.. so, can this run my pc without any problem.. also, will all that fit in cooler master 5 case without any problems? thanks Last edited by IridetheShortBus; 07-30-2007 at 01:52 PM.

07-30-2007, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? Link is invalid. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

07-30-2007, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
IridetheShortBus Junior Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? Shoot, it's the XCLIO Goodpower 500w.. lemme find link real quick Newegg.com - XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail

07-30-2007, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? I guess if you're not overclocking, it should do fine. This will be a bit better: Newegg.com - Rosewill RP550-2 ATX 2.01 550W Power Supply 115/230 V CSA, CB, TUV, FCC, UL - Retail ...but that's up to you. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

07-30-2007, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
IridetheShortBus Junior Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? The max I'll be overclocking will be 3ghz on the quad core.. I'll probably even only do 2.6-2.8, 3ghz highest, should this work out fine? Is the 550w rosewill actually worth the extra $$? I'm workin on a tight budget and needa save all I can.

07-30-2007, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? If you're on a very tight budget, I think that XClio will do fine. I just suggested the Rosewill, to be on the safe side. Not saying that the XClio is insufficient, but I'd say you're good. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

07-30-2007, 02:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
IridetheShortBus Junior Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? Thanks.. does my build look good? Any suggestions on changes are appreciated

07-30-2007, 02:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? I wouldn't really change anything. So far it looks pretty good. Other good cheap cases, from Cooler Master, is the Centurion 534 and Elite 330. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

07-30-2007, 03:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
IridetheShortBus Junior Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? So far? That's my full build, what else do I actually need for the tower you think?

07-30-2007, 04:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Can this PSU keep my rig running fine? lol...I guess I didn't mean it that way. But it does look good. Those are usually the parts, that are recommended daily, over here. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

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