Hi
Just upgraded my PC going down the barebones route. My new specs are:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Inno3D GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
ASUS P5N32-E SLI
2048MB DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel
WD Caviar 2x160GB SATA RAID 0
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Fatal1ty
Hiper 530W Silent
Thermal Take Silver Aluminium Tsunami Dream
Windows Vista Ultimate x64
I've been having some issues on certain games, wherby they crash out randomly, to the desktop. Oddly it doesn't happen on some games like Crysis and World of Warcraft. I've ruled out overheating graphics card and ran some memtests on the ram and that appears to be fine.
So I'm left with the finger pointing firmly at the PSU as the culprit!
Currently its a Hiper Type M 530W. I don't believe this is enough wattage for my system, or if it is, then its pushing close to its limits leaving not a lot spare.
So I'm looking for a new PSU and after some recommendations from you guys
Factors I need to consider:
- wattage - go for biggest affordable or will xxxxW suffice?
- cost - looking at spending £100 give or take.
- quietness - finally got myself a nice quiet PC so would like to replace with another quiet PSU.
- modular - should I look at modular ones or not?
I'd be extremely grateful of your recommendations.
Many thanks