Render Box and Pico PSU

[joeco]

Hello


Im hoping to build a custo mac mini with the following case:

http://www.streacom.com/products/f1c-chassis/

I will be using it for general computing but also hoping to use
it to render 3d when im working on my main machine.
The limitation with this case is that it requires a pico psu.
Im hoping to fit it with a i5 2500 with 8gb ram and use
the integrated gfx.
When I run this through a power calculator it says I need:

Minimum PSU Wattage: 143 W
Recommended: 193w

Will the 160-xt be enough to power this, especially as its
likely to run close to 100% when rendering?

http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT

As it says peaks 200w but also read from a reseller that
it provides a maximum of 160w.

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.



Thanks

 

[Gordo74]

That should work, as long as all components arent 100% all the time.

 

[joeco]

Thats good to know.
When rendering the cpu is likely to be near 100% for prolonged times
but dont intend to have much else, ie dvd drive, usb powered peripherals
pci card.