PSU options

HMS-Dreadnought · Jul 22, 2005, 06:14 AM

all right,... I need some info, real fast.

I need a new PSU,... (since my onld one bluw up)

i'm just about to send my brother in to town to pick me one up.

I'm looking at the shops pricelist, they say they have:

300ATX = 19.99 pounds
350ATX = 24.99 pounds
400ATX = 29.99 pounds
400ATX low noise version = 34.99 pounds
500ATX big fan = 34.99 pounds
550ATX = 39.99 pounds

----------------------also:

Antec Smart Power 450W = 79.99 pounds

Antec True Power 480W = 89.99 pounds

the price list dosn't say what make the top row are.

What do you guys think.

I have to say,.. I'm more tempted on the cheeper one's,..
I know, I know.. but I really straped for cash right now.

I'm interested in (((low noise))) , but wouldn't a BIG FAN be less noisey too?

The pricelist is a month or two out of date.

**Asmoday** · Jul 22, 2005, 06:39 AM

Well, if i where you i'd go for one of the Antecs hands down. The Psu is the heart of the system, many forgets that and goes with the cheapest possible solution and ends up regreting it.

HMS-Dreadnought · Jul 22, 2005, 06:43 AM

is that a good price for the Antec?

And is it a very good brand?

HMS-Dreadnought · Jul 22, 2005, 06:54 AM

the one that just broke on me,.. was i think about 4 or 5 years old.

surly it wouldn't hurt to get another cheep one to see me thru a year or so, or even just untill i'm feeling a little ritcher. ?

**Asmoday** · Jul 22, 2005, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HMS-Dreadnought

the one that just broke on me,.. was i think about 4 or 5 years old.

surly it wouldn't hurt to get another cheep one to see me thru a year or so, or even just untill i'm feeling a little ritcher. ?

Well, if you're going for one of the cheaper ones i'd say go with the one with the most wattage 500-550w.
It probably will last you a while if you're not planning to do any overclocking at all.

What are your computer specs atm? If you're using older gear you probably will be fine with one of those, but when you'll upgrade your computer you most probably will have to upgrade the PSU with it...

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 22, 2005, 06:58 AM

Look for 450W or high also look for 22A or higher on the 12V rail.
I'm not big on some flashy brands I'd rather pay a decent sum for
a decent brand then top dallor of a better one....At some point your
burning money just to have the better brands "name". But the better
brand names are the safer buy. I like sites that feature feed back and
reviews like newegg to kinda help me choose. I refuse to pay the prices
that the top names are going for.

Just never pay less the $30 USD for a PSU and a known and decent MFG
and you should be fine...

How about attaching brands/nodels to the prices above or give us some links

HMS-Dreadnought · Jul 22, 2005, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asmoday

Well, if you're going for one of the cheaper ones i'd say go with the one with the most wattage 500-550w.
It probably will last you a while if you're not planning to do any overclocking at all.

What are your computer specs atm? If you're using older gear you probably will be fine with one of those, but when you'll upgrade your computer you most probably will have to upgrade the PSU with it...

My system atm (if it still works)

MSI k7t266pro 2 with AMD Atolon XP 1800+

AGP Ge-force 4 4400Ti 128Mb

PCI Network 100Mbit card

PCI TV Capture card. (might buy)

1Gig 2x512 Crucial ram DDR400 (running at DDR266)

250 Maxtor MAX10 HDD.

Siteck cyborg USB joystick

USB powered LED mouse mat

USB microsoft optical mouse

PCI Creative SB 5.1 Audigy (might buy)

extra fans=
TWO multi LED side fans. ONE multi LED rear fan.

And a blue NEON tube light with voice sensor.

HMS-Dreadnought · Jul 22, 2005, 08:33 PM

right,.. well my brother just brought me back a new PSU . 39.99 pounds.

It's a LOW NOISE hiper 350watt

I thik its this one : PSU LINK.

it has 22Amps on the 12Volt rail.

It has 350 Watts and 400 watts peak load.

Whats your opinion on this PSU?