Is this considered a "good" psu?

[codeyf]

Link to specs.

Need it to run the following:

A64 3200+ w/low profile fan/hs
MSI K8N Neo mobo
Single 80g SATA HD
DVD Burner
x800 XT
Audigy 2 ZS
2 x 80mm fans

Is it good enough? Or should I upgrade? In looking at the spec sheet, what would I look for to know if it's a good, solid psu?

 

[akira34]

What do you intend to add to the system over the next year or two? If nothing, then the 350W could work. Personally, I wouldn't go lower than a 400W these days. Especially with the video cards needing more power, and usually on it's own feed from the PSU. Are you planning to overcock your system at all during the next ~2 years? That's another reason to get a bigger/better PSU now.

Most people [here] go with at least 18A on the 12V rails... I'd also go with either the TruePower line from Antec or the NeoPower PSU (that's inside my current rig). The TruePower line is [typically] more robust than the smart line...

 

[codeyf]

If I add anything, it may be a seperate cdrw/dvd combo drive, perhaps a larger HD (most likely not a second). I might try to get PE speeds out of the vid card, but otherwise running all stock speeds.

 

[Banana]

FWIW, Directron.com states that there is a direct correlation between the weight of a PSU and the quality. Heavier is better. Problem is do the PSU specs give the weight?

 

[razor2025]

I've heard that even weight of a PSU isn't a good indicator of its quality. Manufacture can cheat that system by adding weights (as simply as increasing the heatsink size, but still have crappy capacitor, transformer, etc.). I think the only way to buy a PSU these days is by researching the brand and the model.

As for the power rating of PSU, 400 watt should be the standard these days. PSU is a part that shouldn't be upgraded every year or so. If you get a decent power PSU of a good brand (400-500 watt), then you won't have to worry about power requirements for some time.