Do I have PSU problems?

[Todd33]

My BQE3700 has a 350W PSU, but lately I've seen some random weird stuff. The only things that have changed are the OC of the CPU and X800, both are independently stable during tests and have 3rd party coolers, the 7000 Al-cu for the CPU and the Arctic Cooler 4 for the X800, so I'm not convinced they are too hot.

- My system beeped and rebooted yesterday in Riddick.

- My USB hub does this weird disconnect/connect dance, making the OS play the USB sounds. It seems to do this mostly in games, full throttle so to speak.

Anyone think I should go to a 450W quality PSU just in case? Any <$100 recommendations?

I'll run prime95 for the CPU and ATItool for the X800, make sure they are stable.

P.S. I have two 7200 RPM HDs, two optical drives, one external firewire drive and the typical stuff, see my sig.

 

[xsilver]

dunno if "BQE3700" is a reliable brand -- but its probably not as good as a enermax etc. and most people here would suggest at least an enermax type 350w PSU to run your system

For under $100 you should be able to get a good enermax, ocz, pp&amp;c , or antec psu --- the first 2 probably being the most liked PSU's right now
if you're able to spend $100 -- u should be able to get a 400w+ one at least --- the most important thing being the 12v rail --- other considerations are up to you eg. nose; lights, cabling etc..

 

[CheesePoofs]

for under 100 is the 450W OCZ modstream. 26amps on the 12v rail and its modular.

 

[Todd33]

The 3700BQE is the case, from Antec.

http://antec-inc.com/pro_details_enclosure.php?ProdID=93703

Single fan 350W SmartPower ATX12V power supply
- for AMD? &amp; Intel® systems
- SmartPower runs cooler and quieter

How's this look?

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=17-103-914&amp;DEPA=0

 

[xsilver]

if you're willing to spend $90 then enermax or ocz should be the preffered choices as your antec only has 22A on the 12v rail

eg.

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-456&amp;depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-104-154&amp;depa=0

these have more power on the 12v rail

there are more solutions -- just look for yourself -- but I repeat enermax and ocz are considered good because they have good 12v rails
other good manufacturers in your price range -- seasonic , tagan,

 

[Todd33]

The Enermax for $77 looks like a good deal. I don't need a fast and furious-ish type PSU.

Anyone think a new PSU won't help?