Cheapest PSU for my system

[tigersty1e]

When I say cheap, I mean cost effective.

What is the most cost effective PSU that will run the system in my sig?

 

[mpilchfamily]

Looks like your all set with that Corsair unit.

 

[Zap]

A $20 Antec EA380 would run it.

 

[imported_Scoop]

I'm not sure how much that GPU of yours consumes on idle, but let's say that the system is 150W on idle. I assume that your system is mainly idle unless you're gaming all day long. Thus using 150W of 620W isn't excatly at the top of the efficiency on that unit.

Most units are at their peak effiency at ~45% load, which in your case would lead to looking for something in the 330-380W range. So let's look at a Seasonic S12II-330 and it's efficiency HERE. And what do you know, it's at it's most effective just around the 45% mark resulting in just under 150W load. This unit also handles your system without a doubt under full load. So, there you go

 

[Jhhnn]

I'll go with Zap- the Newegg rebate deal on the Antec is too good to pass up, and it'll do the job just fine.

 

[tst313]

yeah, but sold out!

 

[Doclife]

Antec Erthwatts 430W is on sale at Fry's for $30 (after $30 Rebate, end 1/15/2008)

http://shop4.outpost.com/produ...sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[VERRY]

you already have a best PSU ever, corsair with Seasonic OEM and 5 year guarantee.

but i think antec earthwatt 500w, $80. can perform well to on your rig