Reccomendations for a new PSU wanted? :)

[-=TriX-R4-KidS=]

I will be needing to upgrade to a much better PSU very soon. currently I only have a generic 300watt that I picked up @ a local shop.

Im working on some new components for my system...when done the specs will be close to:

Abit NF7-S rev2 w/ nb @ highest voltage (1.7v)
1700 JIUHB w/ MCX462-V + 92mm tornado. looking to get to 2.3ghz+ probably about 1.8v vcore
RAM: i run that at max voltage 3.02v (reading from MBM) 2x256mb
Video: will be a Radeon 9800 w/ 2.8ns chips....thinking of overclocking this to ~415+/360+
sound: onboard soundstorm
Storage: 1 DVD/CD-RW drive, 60 gb 5400rpm seagate and a small 5400 10gb (swap file).
Then theres the usual, keyboard/mouse, few standard 80mm case fans, and a fblue lourecent light.

i dont believe my 300watter is going to be able to handle all that. i was thinking maybe a fortron 400w (saw an excellent review of one @ anandtech; i believe they said it was equivalent to some 500watt+ PSU's)...anyhow,

I'd appreciate any reccomendations. as far as my budget for a PSU goes...id like to spend as little as possible while still getting a sufficient PSU. ive already went way over-budget on my cooling/grafx card...

-TriX

[dustybyrd]

I will be needing to upgrade to a much better PSU very soon. currently I only have a generic 300watt that I picked up @ a local shop.

Im working on some new components for my system...when done the specs will be close to:

Abit NF7-S rev2 w/ nb @ highest voltage (1.7v)
1700 JIUHB w/ MCX462-V + 92mm tornado. looking to get to 2.3ghz+ probably about 1.8v vcore
RAM: i run that at max voltage 3.02v (reading from MBM) 2x256mb
Video: will be a Radeon 9800 w/ 2.8ns chips....thinking of overclocking this to ~415+/360+
sound: onboard soundstorm
Storage: 1 DVD/CD-RW drive, 60 gb 5400rpm seagate and a small 5400 10gb (swap file).
Then theres the usual, keyboard/mouse, few standard 80mm case fans, and a fblue lourecent light.

i dont believe my 300watter is going to be able to handle all that. i was thinking maybe a fortron 400w (saw an excellent review of one @ anandtech; i believe they said it was equivalent to some 500watt+ PSU's)...anyhow,

I'd appreciate any reccomendations. as far as my budget for a PSU goes...id like to spend as little as possible while still getting a sufficient PSU. ive already went way over-budget on my cooling/grafx card...

-TriX


for what you want to power a fortron 350 would probably be the most economical choice that should do a fine job...you can get the 120mm fan version that is nearly inaudible from www.newegg.com for $36...

on the other hand...if you ever want more than 2.5ghz on the AMD or 3.2ghz+ on a p4...then you might want to try the fortron 530 or antec tp 480 or tp 550....from newegg and directron.com

[YviE]

Another vote for the Fortron. I've got the one with the 120mm fan. It does a great job at powering my machine. Voltages are very accurate.

YviE

[-=TriX-R4-KidS=]

thanks guys...that fortron 520 was only 75 USD @ newegg...i think im going w/ that one. :)

[Deathknight]

Yeah the Fortron 530 is real nice ;)

[Giblet Plus!]

The 350W with the 120mm fan is $36 at newegg now.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=1&submit=Go&description=N82E16817104966

[squads]

i'll be buying that fortron 530 when i upgrade my psu, $75 is a great deal

[solo]

i think it might be the wrong one though

a fortron530 is for dualy rigs, and you will have to buy an adapter

im using a tp480 and the voltage readings are great

that gets my vote

[dustybyrd]

i think it might be the wrong one though

a fortron530 is for dualy rigs, and you will have to buy an adapter

im using a tp480 and the voltage readings are great

that gets my vote


the fortron 530 is not for dual rigs...it has a standard 20 pin ATX connector...

the fortron 550 is for the special EPS 24 pin connector...

the antec tp 480 and 550 are good options though...

[YviE]

You can't go wrong with the Fortron 530 and at 75$ it's a steal!

YviE

[dustybyrd]

You can't go wrong with the Fortron 530 and at 75$ it's a steal!

YviE


you can't go wrong, but you could go better ;)

http://www.dealsonic.com/fofs53dufana.html

there you can get the same Fortron 530 for $68