Hows this PSU?

[BoaConstrictor]

For an A64 based system? (With a 6800 level card)

I know there are better, but I want to know about how this specific one is...


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-163-018&depa=0

 

[Gamingphreek]

Bad... dont get it... its very cheap... if you want the best PSU money canbuy get an OCZ powerstream PSU. The alternative to that is any Antec series powersupply.

-Kevin

 

[BoaConstrictor]

I've heard horrible horror stories about Antec, so it's out of question. I don't have money for the top money can buy PSU so im looking for a good value...

 

[Chaotic42]

70% minimum efficiency?

That's 406W.

 

[soulflyfan]

get any brand psu suppliers midrange supply - they'll be stable, probably see you through mild OC, and even if you dont, at least you'll get customer service. Dont, whatever you do, but a supply that seems too cheap. $30 for a 580w PSU reaks of dodgy to me.i wouldnt get it it, and im running off a 3 year old 300w generic with no problems

Also, the power requirements of the 6800 that people have been saying are massively overquoted, and only really neccessary for hardcore overclocks. a Quality 350w PSU will be fine for basic use

 

[eLiu]

I would be wary of cheap power supplies, even though the customer reports on newegg are good. I was in a similar situation earlier, and the general recommendations were Fortron and Antec...I went with the former. Enermax is also excellent, but they're rather expensive.

 

[BoaConstrictor]

What about the PSU in this case? Any good?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-055&depa=0

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: BoaConstrictor
What about the PSU in this case? Any good?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-055&depa=0

Generic psu in aspire case is actually holding good on a P4 2.4c oc'ed to 2.6 built a few months ago for a friend.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: BoaConstrictor
I've heard horrible horror stories about Antec, so it's out of question. I don't have money for the top money can buy PSU so im looking for a good value...

Antec offers some of the finest powersupplies on the market. Please keep in mind that every mfg will have parts that fail. It's the proven track record and customer service that allows Antec to thrive.