Help with new PSU purchase

[MrSmithers]

Hey all. I am looking for a new PSU for my main rig. I run around 5 HDD's, couple opticals, couple fans, right now running P4 processor @ 3.0 and a 6800 vid card. I have looked at a couple reviews online, but those guys only test for a few hours, where the real mark of a power supply is how well it lasts in the long run. I have previously used only Antec (came with my cases) so I really don't know much about many of the other brands. Basically, I am not looking to skimp by, but I also would like to get something that will be a solid unit without selling any of my appendages. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Smithers

 

[edelbrock]

I can only recommend the OCZ powerstream since that is what I have and use now. I have had Antec, Thermaltake, and Enermax. The OCZ is by far more stable than any of them. I am running a system similar to yours except overclocked. P4 3.0@3.6, 7 hard drives, 2 opticals and a nice supply of fans. I have the 520 but the 470 should work fine for you. Probably the 420 would be fine. The OCZ's tend to be underated in their capabilities. They do cost a bit, but you get a 5 year warranty and worry free power.