Random Reboots... PSU problem?

[Caligulax]

Recently Added some stuffs to my rig, well title says it all here they are:
36gb Raptor
2x512 Crucial http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80097-16

Other Stuff already installed.

Asus K8NE-Deluxe
Amd 64 754 2800+
9700 Pro
Max 6y.. 200GB drive
WD400 40GB Sata Drive
Augidy 2 ZS
Standard Keyboard
intellimouse explorer 3 optical
PCI Nic Card
Floppy Drive
Thermaltake 420Watt PSU, Ratings as follows:
+5.5V| 40A 3.3V| 30A 12V | 18A

Could this power supply be causing the random reboots?
I plan to add another raptor in it soon. Using the power supply calc and estimating
I can fit just under 18A for the 12V and well under the 5.5V and 3.3V's.
Please help me out this is driving me crazy.

 

[davidhammock200]

Thermaltake 420Watt PSU, Ratings as follows:
+5.5V| 40A 3.3V| 30A 12V | 18A

(1) TT PSU's are NEVER recommended.
(2) These days you want a min of +12V@26A & more is better.

The "Best Bang for the Buck" right now is the new Antec True Power II 550W "SLI Certified" at new egg for only $89!

 

[Caligulax]

I'll take that as Yes Caligulax, it is a psu problem

 

[Caligulax]

If a psu has two 12V rails it can it support the A value for both of them combined?

 

[davidhammock200]

If a psu has two 12V rails it can it support the A value for both of them combined?

The Antec True Power II is SLI Certified by nVidia which means it substain a continous out-put of at least +12V@34A,
the +12V1@19A & +12V2@19A (+12V@38A) would be a "peak" value only.

Nvidia SLI Certified: http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_sli_powersupplies.html

$89: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103931

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

I'd have to say too it's a possible PSU problem - Thermaltake units are often not capable of living up to their labels, and this one's a little weak to start with at 12v.

My routine suggestions for such a system are the Fortron AX500-A or FSP550-60PLG/PLN, Seasonic S12 above 430w, or the OCZ 520w.

 

[davidhammock200]

I'd have to say too it's a possible PSU problem - Thermaltake units are often not capable of living up to their labels, and this one's a little weak to start with at 12v.

My routine suggestions for such a system are the Fortron AX500-A or FSP550-60PLG/PLN, Seasonic S12 above 430w, or the OCZ 520w.

All excellent choices, but I would go with the Seasonic S-12 500W or 600W.

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

So would I... in fact, the 500w is on my shopping list if I can ever get the coin together for an upgrade

 

[Caligulax]

I'm looking at an antec sp-500 for 81$ shipped second day. http://www.antec.com/specs/SP500_spe.html
The TPII looks really nice, but at newegg with taxes and shipping it'll be up there
in the 100$ range. How does the one I listed above stack up?
I' emailed antec asking about continious output on the 12v's but I dont know if
I'll get a straight answer or one at all.

 

[davidhammock200]

I'm looking at an antec sp-500 for 81$ shipped second day. http://www.antec.com/specs/SP500_spe.html
The TPII looks really nice, but at newegg with taxes and shipping it'll be up there
in the 100$ range. How does the one I listed above stack up?
I' emailed antec asking about continious output on the 12v's but I dont know if
I'll get a straight answer or one at all.

Fine, enough power for just about any non-SLI PC.

 

[jonnyGURU]

I'd have to say that 80% of the time when I have random reboots, it's the RAM. Either compatibility issues or just a bad stick.

What's funny is that 99% of the time when a customer has a random rebooting problem, the customer thinks it's a power supply problem.

Your having random reboots and you installed new RAM.

I'm not saying the problem ISN'T the power supply, because that PSU has a suck ass 12V rail, but you didn't add anything to the 12V rail.

I'll tell you what, replace the power supply... but if it keeps rebooting....

 

[davidhammock200]

I'd have to say that 80% of the time when I have random reboots, it's the RAM. Either compatibility issues or just a bad stick.

What's funny is that 99% of the time when a customer has a random rebooting problem, the customer thinks it's a power supply problem.

Your having random reboots and you installed new RAM.

I'm not saying the problem ISN'T the power supply, because that PSU has a suck ass 12V rail, but you didn't add anything to the 12V rail.

I'll tell you what, replace the power supply... but if it keeps rebooting....

Johnny is 100% correct, it may not be your PSU.

RAM, high temps, bad drivers, & software problems all can cause this.

You have choosen an excellent upgrade, however there may be other issues.

Dave

 

[Caligulax]

Yeah I've thought as much as to my RR's being caused by the newram.. Its rated at 2--3-3-3 but right now I have it set on auto. 3-4-4-8 I'll see how it goes for a couple of weeks before making any purchases. I'll try swapping banks too. i dont think i have them in the factory reccomended slots. ((1 c or m's god I hate grammer) (Time to RTFM) Thanks for all your help guys.