I can see why you don't want to take any chances. CL2 RAM at fast DDR timing needs stable power or else you will crash a lot.
If I were you before I commit so much money I would go to the overclockers.com forums and see what kind of PSU's overclockers use. Those guy OC every system and component (including RAM and video card) they can get their hands on and should know what's "enough." If a bunch of guys have stable systems and are running 430W, then I'd wager a guess that 430W won't blow up your system or cause the crashes or instability you may be facing with your current PSU.
From what I've read, it really seems that min and max system specs aren't as important as the components used in the PSU itself. In general if you have good components things should run fine even if you can't reach that high amperage. This is why I think something on the order of a 550W PSU may really only be for low-level servers short of getting a full redundant power supply.
This little cathode light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!
If I were you before I commit so much money I would go to the overclockers.com forums and see what kind of PSU's overclockers use. Those guy OC every system and component (including RAM and video card) they can get their hands on and should know what's "enough." If a bunch of guys have stable systems and are running 430W, then I'd wager a guess that 430W won't blow up your system or cause the crashes or instability you may be facing with your current PSU.
From what I've read, it really seems that min and max system specs aren't as important as the components used in the PSU itself. In general if you have good components things should run fine even if you can't reach that high amperage. This is why I think something on the order of a 550W PSU may really only be for low-level servers short of getting a full redundant power supply.
This little cathode light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!
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