Power Supply - 550 W low end?

[skror]

I've got a fairly new pc, (under 6 mos. old) with a 400W power supply, Nvidia 6800GT graphics card. According to what I've been researching, including this article <A HREF="http://www.gamergod.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=177" target="_new">http://www.gamergod.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=177</A> a 550W power supply is low end. Will I see any kind of difference in heating, performance, etc. if I get a 550 Watt Power supply?

 

[folken]

It won't have as much load on it therefore it will run cooler, be quieter, and likely keep more stable voltages.
You of course want to get a quality one though, a generic so called "550watt" will be garbage. Go with a well known brand like Antec, Fortron Source, etc.

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[Crashman]

"A 550W power supply is low end"? Well, the quality of the power supply is completely dependant on the manufacturer.

If you want a top quality power supply for a reasonable price, I'd recommend the Fortron Source or Sparkle Power 530W power supply.

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[RichPLS]

NewEgg is selling Antec True550watt PSU for $99 and free shipping which is a very good PSU

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