Planning on a rebuild? need help with psu

[Guest]

HI guys, just looking for a bit of help on my rebuild, im not sure what size PSU i need.
im not doing a full upgrade just PSU, GPU, a new case and possably water cooling or a few fans.
I upgraded cpu and motherbord a few months back so i will leave that as is.
Here is the full system when done.

Motherboard : Asus m4a78lt-m
CPU : AMD Phenom ii X6 1090t Am3 (983) with CoolerMaster V10 Heatpipe CPU/Memory Cooler
GPU : Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB
RAM : 8GB DDR3
Case : ThermalTake Chaser MK-I with 4 200mm fans and 2 140mm fans
PSU : ??????????????????
HDD : 1TB
Just need help on the PSU Guys, just take in mind i may go SLI in the near future.

Much appreciated in advance for your help

 

[iam2thecrowe]

instead of the 550, get a 5770/6770, they are cheaper, perform the same and use less power. For the psu get a 500w+ unit from Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, XFX, OCZ or PC power and cooling. Dont go with unknown brands unless you find a good proper review of it.

 

[beenthere]

You can always get an accurate read on how much PSU power you need by inputting your current or future hardware into the PSU calculator at the link below.

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[kajabla]

Yep, 500 would be plenty. You could run on an Antec 380, but it wouldn't be efficient, as PSUs lose efficiency toward the top of their load capacities.

 

[Guest]

You can always get an accurate read on how much PSU power you need by inputting your current or future hardware into the PSU calculator at the link below.

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

Thanks that helped alot, recommends 440 so il go for a 500 or 550 if i go for sli just to be safe