Hello again I’m Rodney Reynolds from 3dgameman.com. This next question is, how do slap the proper power supply for you particular setup?
Well first you need to determine, how much wattage you are going to require. Generally speaking a medium to high end gaming rig would require 500 to 700 watt power supply. If however you are going hardcore and have a multiple video card setup with lots of other hardware. Select a power supply that is above 800 watts.
Second the power supply should be very efficient. Generally speaking, an efficiency of 80 percent or better is recommended. Also, the power supply should meet the latest ATX standards, environmental directives, over voltage, under voltage, and other protections. Also the power supply should have APFC, or active power factor correction. This is something that assists the power supply in being more stable under load. APFC basically reduces total harmonics, corrects input voltage, and it allows for full input voltage range.
Finally select a power supply that has enough leads for your particular setup. Also, modular power supplies are recommended because you only need to use the leads for your particular setup. That reduces the cable mess inside the case, and will improve air flow. Also consider certified power supplies. If for example, you are doing a multiple video card setup. There are ATI or Nvidia Crossfire certified power supplies as well as in Nvidia SLI certified power supplies
Hope this answers your question, and keep your questions coming.
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