Building new system PSU recommendation

[packrobottom]

I've finally decided to bite the bullet and upgrade. I have parts arriving next week. Actually I'm selling my G5 Power mac (dual 2 gig) and building a hackintosh but that's for another thread!

The system is as follows:

GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...YTE-_-13128087

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115043

Artic 7 pro cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

Gskill 4 gig of ram
G.SKILL-_-20231145" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ILL-_-20231145

Pioneer Black 20X DVD+R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827129020

Total of 2 SATA Harddrives (wd raptor and another 300 GiG SATA I had from an old system).

Geforce 7800 I have lying around but I will probably upgrade to an 8800 in the not to distant future.


I currently have a 430 watt Thermaltake Purepower NP power supply in my parts bin.

My usage is Audio recording, Some gaming, light video work and normal desktop computing.

Can I use this for this system? I'd like to save the money but if need be I can get a new one.

Thanks in advance for any help or recommendations.

[burebista]

If this is your PSU, with 18A on +12V and failing to deliver what's printed on label I'd say to pass it.
Instead that TT an Corsair VX450 would be more than enough for your system

[MrWicked1968]

you could always pass on the 270 dollar Yorkfield and opt for the $199 C2Q kentsfield, thus leaving you with enough budget headroom to get the VX450.

[packrobottom]

thx guys ordered the corsair vx450