Gaming PSU Question

[Mages4ever]

Right, so I'm a techy, so if you can't follow, I'll explain :/

Currently I have a 400w True PSU (In other words, 400w of pure power).
My current rig is..
A Zotac GeForce 260 Core 216
Intel Core 2 Duo Quad 6600
4 GB DDR2 Ram
500 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 HDD

I think that's all the important stuff?
Well, I have a Super Multi Burner and 9 USB Ports?

So I was wondering, am I able to add another HDD inside, or will I eff it up.
I'm thinking of buying a WD Caviar Green Hard drive as it's very eco-friendly and doesn't use up too much power.

I'm just scared :/

 

[Madridi]

I'm pretty sure you will be fine..
I'll let others confirm though

 

[Elritha]

Adding another drive should be fine. They don't require much power from the psu. You should check the amps on the 12v rail just to be sure though.

 

[Mages4ever]

Oh right.
It's 36amps on the 12v rail.

I'm just kinda worried about frying my PSU :/

 

[myuusmeow]

Go ahead. I ran 3 HDs, a DVD burner, an overclocked older AMD CPU and a overclocked 9800GT on an terrible old 380w no name brand for quite a while.

 

[Originality]

SATA drives tend to be 6-12W on the PSU, depending on how eco-friendly it is. Assume 10W, and add that to the rest of the system, then you'll know if it's safe or not. A PSU can over-draw, but that tends to lead to instability (understandably).