Server parts ready, advice for the PSU

syd · Post by **syd** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:55 am

So, I've got all the parts in my hands, in particular:

Chassis: Chieftec LBX case/ w eATX support, 5x92mm FAN, 1x120mm FAN
Bought it, because of the space and the good airflow. 75Euro

CPU: Intel Dual Core E5200 70Euro

Memory: 2x2GB Transend Jetram DDR-II 800/ 5-5-5-15

Motherboard: Gigabyte G33M-DS2R: G33 chipset

HDD's: 1xIDE Seagate 7200.8 300GB
3x640GB, WD640AAKS, Sata II
1x750GB Seagate 7200.11, Sata II - in external case, e-sata

So, the PSU remains:
I have a Zalman 600Watt PSU with 80+ efficiency.
Will this do the job, or is it better to buy a new Enermax Modu 82+, 425Watt

By readind other user's results using E5200+G33+ the disks, I'm expecting maximum load 120-130Watt. Will the Zalman 600 be efficient?
Is it overkill maybe?

Thanks in advance.

peerke · Post by **peerke** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:07 pm

Overkill? Yes!
Buying a different PSU would be a waste of a perfectly good PSU though. If you can't use the Zalman in a different PC just stick with it.

syd · Post by **syd** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:23 am

I have also a Levicom 450Watt, not 80+ efficiency..

Will the Zalman do the job or I'm wasting Watts?

jhhoffma · Post by **jhhoffma** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:50 am

The PSU will only supply the amount of power that the components draw. It doesn't put out or take 600W of power just because it's a 600W PSU. That just means it's capable of providing 600W.

Use the quietest, most efficient PSU you have regardless of wattage.