What power supply is needed?

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Here is the new system i am building

amd 64 3200+
Gigabyte Ga-k8ns pro nforce 3 250 mb mobo
ati x800 256mb
seagate 120 gig 7200 rpm sata
1 gig pc3500 ram
 
Long Answer

Choosing the right Power Supply &
takaman's Power Supply Calculator rev0.61x
to determine the amps you need per rail

also review
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=763701&highlight=Choosing

Short Answer
Antec True Power 430 or 480 or 550

would be my reasonably affordable recommendation
money no object PC Power & Cooling 510ATX Turbo Cool Deluxe

are ther other more affordable PSUs?
yes, but their transient response isnt as tight
(or more accurately I havent seen proof or no specs are provided)
I consider that pretty important
 
Ice Czar said:
Long Answer

Choosing the right Power Supply &
takaman's Power Supply Calculator rev0.61x
to determine the amps you need per rail

also review
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=763701&highlight=Choosing

Short Answer
Antec True Power 430 or 480 or 550

would be my reasonably affordable recommendation
money no object PC Power & Cooling 510ATX Turbo Cool Deluxe

are ther other more affordable PSUs?
yes, but their transient response isnt as tight
(or more accurately I havent seen proof or no specs are provided)
I consider that pretty important

Dont forget the 425 dude its a little more affordable and smokes an Antec 430
 
Beowulf said:
Get an Antec True550

You will never regret it.

dandragonrage said:
until you read about Fortron :p

exactly.

i've said this in other threads, but i had 3 True Control 550 PSUs with rails that were unacceptable. even when adjusted to the max, they were still on the low end of the ATX specs.

the Fortron 530W i've got now is great. very solid rails, and it's even got adjustable rails via pots inside, although i haven't had to touch them.
 
felix88 said:
exactly.

i've said this in other threads, but i had 3 True Control 550 PSUs with rails that were unacceptable. even when adjusted to the max, they were still on the low end of the ATX specs.

the Fortron 530W i've got now is great. very solid rails, and it's even got adjustable rails via pots inside, although i haven't had to touch them.


I must agree, I had a similar experience. I fnaly got fed up and went PCP&C. Now its the only supply I will ever use.
 
funny, i've got a PCP&C too. :)

if you've got the money, the 510 Deluxe by PC Power & Cooling is hard to beat. if you don't have that much money, the Fortron/Sparkle 530w unit was my 2nd choice.

Antecs old PSUs, prior to the "True" series were great. i just haven't been happy with any of the new ones.
 
felix88 said:
funny, i've got a PCP&C too. :)

if you've got the money, the 510 Deluxe by PC Power & Cooling is hard to beat. if you don't have that much money, the Fortron/Sparkle 530w unit was my 2nd choice.

Antecs old PSUs, prior to the "True" series were great. i just haven't been happy with any of the new ones.

Gospel Truth :)
 
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