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    Default Power Overkill?

    Alright, I'm still buying parts for my computer, and I want to know what would be overkill for my system. The 2 PSUs I'm looking at are the Ultra X-Connect 500W and the Hiper modular PSU (forgot the exact name). Anyways, the Hiper one is 580W and the Ultra one is 500W. I don't plan on having too much extra crap needing power, just my cold cathodes, some fans, and maybe a fan controller. If I got the Ultra, I could save $40 (yay!), but I don't want to have to buy a new PSU in 6 months because I was being cheap and didn't pay the extra $40 for 80W more. Should 500W be enough?
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    Default Re: Power Overkill?

    500w would probably be enough, but read this article, most specifically the Ultra psu info. It's not the same model, and I don't know what you're specs will be, but...go with a good quality one. Please.

    This is an update to it, as well.

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    So, Hiper is the way to go? It's gotten great reviews, so I think I'll go with my origanal plan and get that. Thanks for the help!
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    Go for the hiper. I'm buying one my self.
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    Default Re: Power Overkill?

    i got a 550, and i dont reckon i use anywhere near that. but the power supply is bling

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    If you're just air cooling, you could go lower. Mines only 250 watts (lol leave me alone:p .)and it runs Gfx Cards and extra fans and 2 HDDs
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    Default Re: Power Overkill?

    It depends on what kind of rig your running. SLI & Crossfire are usually recomended to have a 500w and up psu

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