Help selecting a power supply

[Leros]

I am upgrading my computer to:

Athlon 64 3400+
Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro Mobo
2 X 512 corsair value ddr-pc3200
ATI 9800 (pro?)

also have:
4 X case fans
2 X optical drives
2 X HDs


Currently I have a TurboLink 350w ATX PSU that came with my case. I dont think it is going to be sufficient for my new system. My budget is very tight and I would like to spend around $50.

Im looking at:

Coolmax 400w CX-400, Taurus CX Series Silent Power Supply ~ $39.50

Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX Power Supply ~ 41.49

Aspire 450W, Model ATX-MR450W ~$50.00

Antec P4 ATX12v 400 Watt Power Supply ~ $55

Antec 330w Power Supply, Model "True330" ~ $50

Any suggestions? I know Antec is a good brand, what about others (Cooler Max, Vantec, Thermaltake, etc)?

Thanks

 

[amdskip]

Thermaltake: +12V@18A
Aspire: +12V@30A
Antec: +12V@18A
Coolmax: +12V@18A

I would go with the Antec for sure. Thermaltake is so so but the others I would not even consider unless someone knows something I don't which is possible.

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

consider the TTGI PSU's from Directron.com and choose one 380W+

i have the 450W 14cm fan one and it has been great they have been putting these TTGI PSUs on sale alot when i bought one it was onsale for 19$! + the shipping ofcourse

 

[Leros]

So, sticking with the Antec line.

Would I be better off with something like True 330 or Regular 400w PSU or even a Regular 350w PSU?

I also still like the Thermaltake Silent PurePower 420w.


Is 330w of Antec "True" better than 420w of Thermaltake?

Thanks guys.

 

[amdskip]

400w appears to have the highest rating on the +12V line.

 

[Leros]

The thermaltake 420w has a good 18A load on the +12v line as well. Any reason I should spend the extra $20 for the Antec 400w?

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: JToxic
The thermaltake 420w has a good 18A load on the +12v line as well. Any reason I should spend the extra $20 for the Antec 400w?

Better build quality. I guarantee you that Antec is heavier than that Thermaltake.

 

[cyberknight]

Sparkle makes quality budget PSU's

 

[Zebo]

None of the above. Get the tagan/epower 450 for $44

Has a fat 28A 12v rail (which is what almost everything runs off)
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-101-513&depa=1

review
http://www.cluboverclocker.com.../puma_cougar/index.htm

Or this enermax 350 which puts most 450-500 to shame for $60

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-455&depa=1

I've had this one 4 years in a system that runs heavy OC 247 with 3 HD's etc

 

[Leros]

both of those are nice and at a good price, unfortunatly I have window and I really need my PSU to be silver to match everything.

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: Insomniak

Originally posted by: JToxic
The thermaltake 420w has a good 18A load on the +12v line as well. Any reason I should spend the extra $20 for the Antec 400w?

Better build quality. I guarantee you that Antec is heavier than that Thermaltake.

Do I care about that? My current PSU is very flimsy and it holds up fine.

 

[amdskip]

Yes you should care about build quality. We are not talking about the outter casing as that is irrelevant. Generally speaking if a power supply weighs more, it is a much higher quality power supply. The components used will make the unit outlast the competitors.

 

[Thegonagle]

The True 330 is nice. I've used it in the past. (Why I'm no longer using it is another story.)

I'm currently using one of these from Fortron; it's just as good, if not slightly better, IMO. (It has fewer features though; it lacks fan RPM output and temp-controlled case fan connection.) $41.49 + shipping.

This is the same thing with a blue LED fan. $45.00 plus shipping.

EDIT: The finish is a quality-looking textured silver on the Fortron. My Antec had more of a matte gray finish. The Fortron I'm using is also heavier than the Antec, although the Antec was not a light-weight POS like some PSUs I've had.