Budget A64 Build

[Frown66]

Building an A64 (socket 754) for someone. Just for general home use, so it'll be something like an A64 2800+, hd, dvd burner and a vidcard. Sound will be onboard.

Do you think this Antec power supply is sufficient?

http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/Showimage...pg/11-129-150-08.jpg/11-129-150-10.jpg

I know most PSU's that come with cases are pretty crappy, but I trust Antec for the most part. I'm not sure if 16A on the 12V will be enough.

 

[imported_Kensai]

It's enough for the basic system.

 

[Silversierra]

I got that psu from newegg, and it was advertised as 16a, but when it came it had 21a. I think they've updated/improved their psus recently, so if you get a newer one, it should have more power. No guarantees though.

 

[shock311]

I'm running a Rosewill 500W psu and its been more than enough for my setup, only 50 at newegg.com

A64 2800+ @2.4ghz
6800 OC
160gb HD
Leadtek Tuner
1xdvd burner

 

[Toro 45]

Yes, I think you'll be fine with that setup.

 

[mindwreck]

that powersupply should be fine for that system. I have the sl350 blue version and it runs fine in my system. I have 3 hdds and 2 burners and my system has no stabilty issues.

 

[imported_whatever]

as long as its a budget vidcard, it will be plenty.

 

[irwincur]

Antec has recently upgraded most of their PSUs. Even if it is not noted, it is probably one of the new ones. Whatever the case, a PSU is important, but a good 300 - 350w PSU is still fine for a basic system. The only time PSU requirements get crazy is when you are adding high end video, many HDDs, and overclocking the piss out of the system.

 

[QSnexus]

That may not be enough if he is a gamer and has a current generation video card.

 

[Frown66]

: I got that psu from newegg, and it was advertised as 16a, but when it came it had 21a. I think they've updated/improved their psus recently, so if you get a newer one, it should have more power. No guarantees though.

You're right! Got the antec case and the PSU 12V is at 21a (not 16, as shown in the website picture). Not a bad case for a budget build ($63 shipped).

And definitely no fancy video card involved. Just for general home use.

 

[Jeff7181]

That should be fine. I actually have a used one I don't need if you're interested.

 

[Doublejr]

I have that same psu with a very similar setup, and I have had now problems what so ever. As Frown66 mentioned the model has 21a on the 12v, unless they have the older model. I run all of what you mentioned with a 9700pro and I overclock my cpu about 500mhz. Has been going for 4 months 24/7 without a hiccup.