Good Quality Power Supply

[databyss]

I'm looking to upgrade my powersupply... i feel it's not really doing a good enough job... plus i need some extra juice.

I want good quality and good performance...

I run an AMD Athlon 1800+ on a ECS K7S5A mobo.
512 MB DDR PC2100

2 7200 RPM 40 GB HD's

24x CD-RW, 16x DVD

and lots of other periferals...

I want a big PS, how big is not too big... like 500W ? I think right now it's a 350W.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Andrew

 

[Vehementi]

I'm a big fan of both Antec & Enermax PSUs. Right now I have an Enermax 400w for my dual HD - dual CD-ROM drives - 5 case fans - and Athlon XP 2100+ rig. Works fine for me.

In your case, a 450-500w PSU should be excellent. Both those brands have proven reliability & a very good track record, IMHO

 

[Viper GTS]

The Antec TruePower series should definitely be an option, they are some nice power supplies.

Extremely quiet, and plenty of power to spare.

I have a 550W, I used it originally with my dual 1800+ system. Now I have an OC'd P4 so 550 is complete overkill, but it's still a damn nice power supply.

Viper GTS

 

[Soulkeeper]

the antec truepower 430 or 460 are nice

 

[WinXP]

Get a Antec PP403x or PP412x (400watt), they are as good as the true power at a cheaper price.

 

[databyss]

thanks people for the quick replys

looks like i'll be going with the:

Antec 550W Power Supply For TRUE550

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

what in the world are you powering with this thing? a car?

seriously though, a decent (like a sparkle) 350w should be just fine, i find 550w to be a bit ridiculous unless you have a HUGE system (like...*LOTS* of drives and whatnot...)

 

[pitupepito2000]

I agree with BingBongWongFooey, you don't need that big of a power supply, as long as it is a good one. What I would suggest you is to do a search in this forum and in other and read what threads people have posted. I find that really helpful everytime I need an answer.

I hope this helps!

 

[WyteWatt]

I agree with BingBongWongFooey as well. You do not need that big of a power supply espically with the Antec truepower series power supplies. The Antec truepower series power supplies are very nice!

 

[Mem]

For your rig any good quality 350w PSU like Antec,Enermax,Sparkle,Enhance etc will be find.

 

[WyteWatt]

Even a Antec 330 watt truepower series power supply would be enough for $52 at newegg.com