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HELP ME PICK A GREAT PSU

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redass1876

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im not saying most expensive, with built in surge protector and crap, i just want a damn good one.

system:
3.0 C
AB60N Shuttle
2 X 512 CAS 2.0 DDR400
Audigy
80 + 160 GB WD IDE HD
Optorite 8X dual format DVD-RW
16X Sony DVD ROM
Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB
3 80MM case fans
stock HSF on 9800pro and CPU
400W Raidmax PSU


there is a weak 15A on the 12V+ rail, and this just isnt cutting it any more. What really gets me, is i just put sleeves on the damn cords, and it took forever to do. I can't overclock with this thing past 215MHZ FSB, and i cant even get my ram timings where they are supposed to be. i have 2-2-3-6 ram, and im strugling to get it to do 2-3-3-6, and when i have it at those timings, i cant even bump the FSB at all. How frustrating, i buy a nice system, and i can't do anything with it.

WHICH PSU SHOULD I GET?

thanks
 
Antec TruePower (380+ preferred)
Enermax (any 365+)
PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool (425+ Preferred)

Actually, I'd put the PC P&C at the top (they're the best, hands down), followed closely by either the Antec or the Enermax. I've personally used all but the PC P&C and they're great.
 
Get the Antec TruePower 430W, its only $66 at newegg. It has 20A on the 12V+ rail which should be plenty. BTW I've been looking around for a PSU that has a good balance of power/price, I was really considering the Fotron FSP400 for $50 at axiontech, but it has only 18A on the 12V+ rail, which Athlon rigs are known to use up alot (using it in Barton-M rig). The truepower 430W is a great deal, comes with SATA connectors and the cables are sleeved (which look nice).


Bottom line, get an Antec or Enermax and be done with it.
 
Yeah, the PC P&Cs aren't cheap, but I figured I'd give him the option.

I wouldn't bother with the Fortrons, I've heard bad things.

I'll save you the time: 99% of people in here will tell you to buy either Enermax or Antec, so yeah, one of those would be best.
 
Antec TruePower series I belive.
I've also got a 350W Fortron that ran my system without a hitch until I got my Antec case (Sonata with 380W TruePower).
 
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