Psu

KRN-Drak · Dec 2, 2003, 01:07 AM

I've been worryign about my power supply lately. I've been upgrading my computer regularly and haven't upgraded the PSU for 3+ years now.

Its a Chieftec 340 W 12V ATX PSU.

My system currently is:

Athlon 64 3200+
Zalman Copper Heatsink/Fan
1 GB DDR PC-3200 RAM (2 sticks)
Samsung DVD Player
Plextor CD-R/RW
Seagate Barracuda 80 GB
WD 200 GB SE 8 MB cache
ATI 9700 Pro
SB Audigy Gamer
6 Case Fans
Case LED readout of Time/Temp

Is my PSU still good for this setup or should I look to upgrade soon?

Any suggestions for a solid PSU?

scobywhru · Dec 2, 2003, 01:47 AM

I think you are probably pushing that power supply, I would upgrade and get atleast something a little bigger then that, 400 watt or so, http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/maxpc/cases.htm gives you a rough estimate of what each device uses and PC power and cooling are some of the best power supplies ou there

KRN-Drak · Dec 2, 2003, 01:49 AM

Any suggestions for new one?

Warpy · Dec 2, 2003, 02:07 AM

Ahhhahaha!!! I just had this problem..... had to upgrade to the ANTEC Trueblue 480w. And this runds like vomit down the shirrt of your best friends jacket.

So I would recommend to you this sir:

KRN-Drak · Dec 2, 2003, 11:12 PM

Can't find that on the Antec site

toddsmack2k · Dec 3, 2003, 02:33 AM

At least 400W and one from Sparkle, Enermax or Antec. Make sure whatever you get has a strong 12V rail. A Enermax 550 seems to be a popular choice for those systems. I have the Antec 430 PSu on a 64 system and I am still kinda skeptical about it.

**MIG-31** · Dec 3, 2003, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by KRN-Drak
Can't find that on the Antec site

here you go this is the one you can't find.

KRN-Drak · Dec 3, 2003, 02:55 AM

Very nice, thank you! Next month prolly I will get

BWX · Dec 3, 2003, 03:23 AM

I saw some very good reviews on this PSU- look at the specs- it's a nice psu.

http://www.gpb-jge.com/file/p4atx48mc.htm http://www.gpb-jge.com/

http://www.bestbyte.net/Product.cfm?...yID=3&Keyword= 76 dollars

http://www.datadrive4all.com/prod.cf...AGPB-P4ATX48MS a little cheaper (never heard of site though)

I think I'm gonna try one out.

review
http://www.atruereview.com/magiccolor/index.php
another review
another

they got me sold-

KRN-Drak · Dec 3, 2003, 03:40 AM

Only problem I have with that one is the reviews I find are from quite ghetto site with only 4-6 other PSU's reviewed total.

toddsmack2k · Dec 3, 2003, 03:49 AM

Overkill maybe but it will rest your PSU worries HERE . Wild is using it and has no complaints.

BWX · Dec 3, 2003, 03:49 AM

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Originally posted by KRN-Drak
Only problem I have with that one is the reviews I find are from quite ghetto site with only 4-6 other PSU's reviewed total.

Yeah, I noticed that, but look at the components inside the thing, look at the rail ratings and the PRICE- then look at the Antec. I think you see my point. I think I saw a review on a more known site, I just don't have time to hunt it down. I just listed the first few I saw. I think you will be hearing more about this PSU- and that company, they look serious about building a quality PSU.

KRN-Drak · Dec 3, 2003, 03:52 AM

Yea. Those raindbow colors bother me though

Wish I could just pick Blue. Wish they had some color choices too, as I like that Antec b/c my case is burshed aluminum w/ blue lights.

BWX · Dec 3, 2003, 04:06 AM

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Originally posted by toddsmack2k
Overkill maybe but it will rest your PSU worries HERE . Wild is using it and has no complaints.

I don't think it's overkill- infact I think it's just about right- but it's price is probably pretty overkill.

BUT- if I were going to spend that kind of scratch, I would get a "real" PSU-

PC power and Cooling- interesting SMALL PDF FILE

Turbo cool 510 deluxe baby Main PSU page- a must see. I this is the best PSU there is.

toddsmack2k · Dec 3, 2003, 04:09 AM

I say that only because the 64 CPu's are very picky. They want the juice I and wild know that.

Nice PSU BWX!