Need PSU for htpc build

[Fharakin]

I am putting together a amd system to stick next to the tv.
AMD 5500+
Asus M3A78 w/ onboard video
2gb ram

Looking for low cost/reliability for this build.

I am tired of dragging my damn cast into the living room and really dont want a 150' vga cable...

 

[Dangman]

If you're just using onboard video, then I recommend these PSUs:
$55 - Antec Earthwatts 430W PSU
$50 - Corsair 400CX 400W PSU

 

[davidhammock200]

SeaSonic SS-400ES 400W
Max. Combined: +12V@30A
+5V@20A, +3.3V@20A,+12V1@17A, +12V2@17A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A
$54: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16817151039

ENERMAX Liberty ELT400AWT-ECO 400W [Modular]
Max. Combined: +12V@32A
+3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@22A,+12V2@22A, -12V@0.6A,+5VSB@3.0A
$85: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194042

Power Supply Guide for Today's & Tomorrow's Computers

I prefer super quiet for home theater & Seasonic PWNS quiet!

 

[Zero82z]

I prefer super quiet for home theater & Seasonic PWNS quiet!

If you're going to recommend a Seasonic PSU for silence, one of the ET models with a 120mm fan like this one would be a better choice (the 400W model is sold out at the moment, but this is still plenty for the system in question): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151060

 

[CrimandEvil]

Perfect for your situation: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129034

 

[davidhammock200]

If you're going to recommend a Seasonic PSU for silence, one of the ET models with a 120mm fan like this one would be a better choice (the 400W model is sold out at the moment, but this is still plenty for the system in question): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151060

There are always reasons why I recommend specific models.

PCI-E Connectors No

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151060

He would always be limited to IGP & even though he is starting with IGP,
I would hate for him to have to replace his PSU just to get a decent GPU.

Perfect for your situation: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129034

Nice, if he wants that case.

 

[Zero82z]

There are always reasons why I recommend specific models. He would always be limited to IGP & even though he is starting with IGP,

The SS-400ET actually has a PCI-E connector, except it's out of stock at the moment which is why I suggested the 350W model. In any case, it's always possible to use a molex to PCI-E adapter if necessary to power a video card, whereas you can't exactly swap out the 80mm fan to a 120mm fan to reduce noise if you wanted to .

 

[PC_User]

If you're just using onboard video, then I recommend these PSUs:
$55 - Antec Earthwatts 430W PSU
$50 - Corsair 400CX 400W PSU

+1. Can't go wrong with either of those quality budget PSUs.

 

[davidhammock200]

The SS-400ET actually has a PCI-E connector, except it's out of stock at the moment which is why I suggested the 350W model. In any case, it's always possible to use a molex to PCI-E adapter if necessary to power a video card, whereas you can't exactly swap out the 80mm fan to a 120mm fan to reduce noise if you wanted to .

Exactly the reason that 400W as not recommended, even though it was my #1 choice!

 

[Zero82z]

Exactly the reason that 400W as not recommended, even though it was my #1 choice!

My point though is that for an HTPC where silence is of major importance, the 350W model with a 120mm fan would be a better choice than the 400W model with an 80mm fan.

 

[davidhammock200]

My point though is that for an HTPC where silence is of major importance, the 350W model with a 120mm fan would be a better choice than the 400W model with an 80mm fan.

Not without a PCI-E connector!

But this really is just a matter of opinion, either PSU will power his proposed system without adapters & those Seasonics I recommended really are very quiet, even with the smaller fans, trust me on that.

 

[xJeganx]

I used that exact Seasonic in a build for my gf and it is dead silent. Her computer has onboard graphics so no PCI-E connector didn't matter.

 

[Fharakin]

Thanks for the help. I appreciate the future looking out about the pcie connector. Considering the board is AM2+ I could upgrade in the future to make it a half ass gaming machine.

Thanks again.

 

[jason str]

Silverstone Strider series are the quietest power supplies i ever used though i have no experience with Seasonic for comparison.

Don't forger there are fanless models out there for complete silence if you are willing to pay some extra bucks.